Would it be better to get this one for just the tank and get a regular faucet for city water? Or should I look for a 2-way pump?
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This unit is designed to work with a non pressurized source, for instance a tank placed below the level of the faucet. I'm not sure if there are any that would work for pressurized and not pressurized sources in one unit, although if you can I would keep it simple and use this unit for the tank and get a regular faucet for the pressurized source.
1789003
I didn't know that two-way pump/faucet units were available, to run under pressure or as a hand pump. I sort of doubt it, and it might be pricey. It would seem easier and cheaper to install a regular faucet as well as this hand pump.
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The Valterra will work great for a tank installation. It does not appear to be designed to work in a pressurized setting, so use a regular faucet for your pressure system. Alternatively, you could purchase a suitable diaphragm pump and create your own source of pressure from the tank, then a regular faucet could be used on each system - but it would be more complicated and more costly...
1789005
Sorry for the confusion, but when I said below, I was just referring to the height (IOW, being the tank at the same or lower height of the faucet). I installed it in my boat, and the tank is at least 7 feet away from the sink -and very low in the hull- and this little hand-pump faucet produced plenty of suction power to get the water flowing very well.
621121
I would opt for a larger tank such as this one so that your pump does not cycle as much. I use this tank for our whole house and like it very much -- no more water pressure surges when taking a shower etc. This said, suggest you find out about the capacity of your well - - a larger tank will require more water to fill and if your well has limited capacity, you could run your pump dry if you run out of water trying to fill the tank ...
1490022
More likely, no. You could retrofit and do a few adapters/ reducersto get it hooked up, but that is a lot of work. And would you use the water for everything, such as washing dishes? You could significantly reduce filter life when you use common application with RO. Much easier to install the drinking faucet.
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Its just a bit smaller, thats all, it will work just fine. Also, dont forget to adjust the amount of air in the tank you get, cause this also effects how often the pump goes on. ( this is also a balancing act, with the amount of water pressure you desire)
1779588
Any tank will work because they are connected by a pipe fitting, but the larger the capacity tanks will save on electricity and your pump will last longer because the pump runs less. Replacing my small tank with this larger one dropped my electric bill more than $12 a month.
1638590
Yes. As long as you have a return line running back to your water heater. You do not need a separate return line at every faucet. You need one return line. Follow your hot water pipe to the end (last branch takeoff), cut in a tee and run pex or copper. At the bottom of your tank style water heater there is a small, usually plastic valve. Remove that valve and screw in a 3/4" brass or stainless pipe nipple. Then install a tee inline with side outlet looking up and in the end of the tee put a brass drain valve to replace the crappy plastic one if applicable. The side connection on the tee you installed is where you will connect your return line you just ran. I did not notice if this pump had a built in check valve but if not you may want one to prevent water from flowing through both the hot water main and the hot water return to the faucet nearest the end. Water will follow the path of least resistance so the last branch on the main usually ends up being similar in distance to the water heater from either line. As a result water can back feed up the return line and will bring the cold water entering the tank with it. This is especially true when a second source of hot water is being used at the same time hence the need for a check valve.
2207798
If you have a water line which is the "waste water" you can use this pump. I like it because it's not an electrical pump.Make sure you get the right model to fit your GPD rating on your water filter.
930901
I wondered the same thing. I have used the fqsvf for years but I'm going to try the fqslf because it is cheaper. I also have a filter on my house where the water comes in from the city so I think I should be covered either way.
1290094
Well, this is made to go onto the main water pipe feeding your house, so you may not have access to that. For an apartment maybe one that fits onto your faucet might be better.
1382240
Considering you have a 40gal tank, i wouldnt recommend this for you. Also, why drain it continuously? This pump is for a 70gal tank.
695964
There's a switch to single pump if you want to. It's easy to go from both to one. And you can only hook up one side which I'll do if I'm pumping in public. If I'm out for the day, it's great to have two clean pumps to start out with so I can pump twice without having to clean it in the bathroom sink.
99636
You'll need to but an air pump to drive this filter. I always get a pump at least one step up from the aquarium size I am setting up. You'll also need an air hose to connect the 2.
1271040
Those who said "by the side" "as long as it is below the water level" are correct. On the one hand, a simple siphon (1 tube) has more flow the lower it is. OTOH, the higher a pump needs to elevate the water (in a 1 tube device) the more power it needs. It is difficult to "restart" cannister filters that sit next to tanks, but the flow is the same.
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As I didn't assemble this myself I can't be sure of an answer. However, I was watching on occasion during the process and now that its assembled It would be a stretch for me to think you could use an alternate faucet. The hardware that is used to assemble this thing are pretty delicate so in my opinion I would stick with the faucet that comes with it. It's actually a nice faucet and works well.
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I had a Franke Little Buttler, with a double dispenser hot and cold. I replaced it with this one. I would suggest you replace both the tank and the faucet. It is not difficult and this one is good looking. I lost the cold water feature, but am satisfied.
484680
I think this would be to much of a pump for what you are looking for. Its been my experience, hot water does not pump very well.
1266206
No need to drain whole tank, just a little so water does not spill when top outlet is opened. If you have not flushed tank , it would be a good time to that before installing pump