Why WellXTrol is the BEST Water Well Pressure Tank
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- Опубликовано: 5 ноя 2018
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In this video we compare WellXtrol pressure tanks to Fiberglass tanks and other brands of steel tanks. You'll see why WellXtrol is truly "Well Above the Rest". Scroll down to see all the specs of each tank.
Well X Troll
Highest working pressure - 150 PSI
Deep Drawn Steel and Multi Dome construction(prevent over stretch of diaphragm)
Thickest Diaphragm - Heavy Duty Butyl
Toughest Coating - Tuf-Kote HG (Used in marine applications, rust prevention on underside of cars, industrial vehicles like tractors)
Longest Warranty - 7 Years
Turbulator Water Circulation Device
Antimicrobial Liner to Neutralize Bacteria on contact
Stainless Steel System Connection
Welded Air Stem to eliminate leaks
200 Degree Max Temp
Water Worker (Steel Tank)
100 PSI max pressure
5 year warranty
Painted Coating
Polypropylene Diaphragm
Corrosion Resistant Liner
150 Degree Max Temp
Well Mate (Fiberglass)
125 PSI Max Pressure
100 Degree Max Temperature
Does offer replacement air cell
If the bladder fails the tank is likely to leak due to this design.
Cant Rust - useful in coastal regions
Can’t be operated on its side.
Plastic plumbing connections
30% lighter than Steel Tanks
2 year warranty
Comparable drawdown though they say greater drawdown.
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Excellent video. Thanks for posting. Bin there done that with the replaceable bladder....never again. Bought a Wellxtrol that failed in 2 months BUT a replacement was provided in minutes at no cost. One of those things, stuff happens. Replacement is still going 16 yrs later. Warranty is everything.
Excellent video. Perfectly explains your stand on tanks and perfectly explains the tanks themselves.
Thanks for watching! :)
Thanks for making this video , built a new house in the country and this is what the builder installed!
I bought a brand new WellXTrol Pressure Tank off a guy that had it sitting in his garage for over 10 years and it was still fully charged, that's amazing..
great presentation just keep them coming
Great video, thanks for the straight info.
This was so helpful, thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Great video. Learned a lot. I bought a WX-203 for my home and saw this video *after* I made the purchase. Looks like I got lucky with a good one!
Right on!
I just bought a WellXTroll, and had it installed. Great tank.
Good choice!
Were did you buy it
Thank you
Great video. Thanks 🙏
Glad you liked it!
When first in business, I installed either Well troll or for $100 less per install, Well Rite tanks. Now in business for 20 years, have replaced more of the wellxtrolls. Both are very well made but do prefer well rites.
I had a WellXTrol installed yesterday Wx-250 44 gallons works great . MFG Date 04-14-20
Good to hear!
No you didn't. Why do make up so much stuff all the time Tim come on
Great information thanks
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks, great video. Any thoughts on Wel- Flo tanks by Amtrol?
helpful
Just installed a new wx203 to replace a 20yr old one, hoping to get the same service out of it.
I just replaced a weltrol tank same as I took out. Could the bladder in the old tank have desenagrated and went in waterlines?
Replaced T watervalve pressure switch and safety valve.
You've redeemed yourself :) your explanation also explains the higher price. Perfect display too! Guys all want to look under the hood before purchase. Thank you!
Thanks for the feedback on both videos William - we really appreciate when you guys help point us in the right direction. Glad you enjoyed the redo :)
Much much better Chris. Thanks for the detailed information and explanation. I look forward to learning more through your RUclips videos. Keep up the good work.
I will be buying those thanks from now on. If I had to put in a fibreglass tank as they condensate less in our humid area and are more visually pleasing; which brand would your recommend? We have been using Pentair. Thoughts?
Hi, Thanks for all the detailed information. Thanks. At 7:29 you describe the upper dome to prevent bladder over expansion. Why not just make the tank smaller in the first place?
Hi, If I connect a hose to a water tank and compressed more air, does the power of the water that is pushed from the hose will be the same as if there is a pump connected to the system? Can the water reach from 20 to 30m?
Thanks to your helpful video, I just bought a well-x-trol 119 gal (150 psi) well water pressure tank. I now need a new Pressure switch and gauge. Do you recommend a 40/60 psi or 50/70 psi? I have a big house with many bathrooms and a big lawn that needs watering. Is there any drawback to the 50/70 psi switch?
Question:
How does the air get to the bladder from the shader valve on the Wellxtrol? Great video Thanks!!!
Bladder is filled with water. Air from schrader valve goes through hole in top dome and pushes air against water filled bladder to keep pressure in line after pump cycles off. Hope that helped.
Hi I just a bought a house and it has a well x trol and found out it was made in 2003 and still working but the house I bought is a Duplex family and want to know what tank should upgrade to plus the pcp piping is 1/2 inch plus I live in upstate ny Recommendation for well plumper in my area cause I can't find any thanks in advance 😊
Love your series guy.
My WX202 is at least 29 yrs old!
And who knows how long previous peeps had it.
Not a spec of rust and it's always wet.
I'm down in the basement/dungeon again
to change ANOTHER deep well convertible
pump after 3-4 years. The tank is losing air pressure
faster and faster now but does not get waterlogged.
Before I scrap it for new, what are the chances that
it's leaking thru the schrader valve? I could put a
new stem in and save a lot of money.
Ya think it could be that?
PS>
House came with a Myers pump and lasted me at
least 15 yrs. I think it was original with the house.
Looooong lived. Any recommendations on one
as good? But please not for $1500. (Eeeks!)
If you want something that is going to last you have to pay the price
my first tank (many years ago) had a butyl bladder. my acidic water ate it.
Does the pressure guage show pump pressure or tank pressure? I shut power to pump off and didnt use any faucets and my pressure fell 20psi in an hour and 15 min.
Is this available in tge Philippines
And what is the cist please
I have two questions, one how do you know when it's time to replace your pressure tank and two on occasion my submirsable pump will bring up sedamint from the well, will this be able to handle it?
1. When your pressure tank no longer holds pressure ( such as a hole in the diaphragm)
2. Yes, this pressure tank is designed to handle sediment commonly pumped out of wells and lake water.
Hi, thank you for the video. If I do not know the specs of my submersible well pump and have 20 gal tank with 30/50 switch, Is there any disadvantage to upsize my tank to 40 or more gal and 50/70 switch? I am also going to re-pipe my house and want to upsize my main run pipe from 3/4 inch to 1.25 or atleast to 1 inch.
The formula is...tank capacity gallons /0.75=well pump GPM needed.
I just installed a 26 gallon WellXTrol - I curious how much water does a 26 gallon tank hold? 26 gallons would make the tank weigh about 200 + pounds. My tank when pumped up full weighs about 80 pounds (guessing) which would be about 10 gallons. The draw down is 7 gallons. Is the draw down gallons plus a few more gallons the amount tank actually holds? Thanks for the informative videos...
Here is the sizing chart that lists the drawdown amounts: www.rcworst.com/Shared/content/mfr/amtrol_well_x_trol/docs/wellxtrolsizing19.pdf
I have a 350 and a 350D. Can I add them in a series to my 20 gallon tank setup? Just looking to have the extra water and lower pump on off cycles.
Yes, you can add them in series you just need to make sure all the air pressures in the tanks are the same.
my welltrolx just failed, 10 years.. good? normal? should have lasted longer?
my tank is doing some wierd surging issue. the wellxtroll looks pretty affordable. I just replaced the pressure switch a few months back and the tank is pretty darn old anyway. Time for an upgrade.
We have some of the best prices around: www.rcworst.com/Pressure-Tanks-c171.html
I have amtrol Wx250. Water is red... The tank failed inside and delivers rusty water. It's old - something like 15 Y. No other issues. It's spot on pressure and never had a problem. Looking to replace it. Thinking of water worker, that is amtrol made tank, but cheaper. They have same size and shape hence made in the same factory.
I currently have a 36 gallon pressure tank from Lowe’s that is 20 years old. WellXTrol has a 34 and a 44 gallon tank in the chart. Which size should I use to replace my old 36 gallon tank?
Bigger is better, less pump run
This a great video and I really appreciate the info as well as the comment section questions and responses. If I could ask why would a system continue to work with water pressure even if the pressure tank has failed and does not hold air? I might be answering my own question but is the well pump strong enough to keep pressure to a home even if the pressure tank is failing or failed. What is the true job of pressure tank? To relief the actual well pump from overworking and prolong it's life span?
Good question! The job of the pressure tank is to give the pump a chance to rest. The bigger the tank, the longer the resting periods and longer life you'll get out of the well pump. With no tank or a failed tank the pump will turn on every time you use water and will quickly burn out.
I think that Water Worker well tanks are identical to these at a meaningful savings. Home Depot. I just replaced two WellXtrol after 30 years with them.
Amtrol makes the Water Worker - shorter warranty, no bacteria liner...
Is there any difference between the amtrol and the water worker brand tank? they are both made by the same company and have the same warranty but the water worker is significantly less expensive. Thoughts?
From my research they are not made by the same company and the WW only has a 1 year warranty... Can you show me where you got your information?
I'm having problems, but I can't figure out if it's the pressure tank or something else. I lose pressure down to 20 psi then I have to shut the breaker switch on and off a couple of times before my pressure starts moving up.
Priscilla, Give us a call: 855.329.4519
Were can i find to find these pumps? In the website? Or what stores would have them ?. I guess I have to do my homework just thought some one could help me out. Thanks
Give us a call: 855.329.4519
I'm curious about the relative quality of the other sub-brands from Amtrol. In 2021 I got a great deal on a Water Worker Amtrol 86 Pre-Charged Vertical Pressure Well Tank. How does that compare to WellXTrol. I actually have one of those too, same size.
The water worker is similar, no turbulator, or anti microbial liner, inside is not rust proofed, outer coating is cheaper and the steel is thinner. Warranty is also shorter and more difficult to claim(lots of things that void it as opposed to the wellxtrol one).
Your shirt it's a size or two too big, but good explanation, well done !
Thanks for watching!
Jerk!
@ 16:58 he's talking down the plastic fitting on the fiberglass pressure tank - but he likes Poly Well Pipe (Plastic) and PVC down pipe (also plastic) and - all the piping from my well to the t-pipe is poly or pvc! The Cut away tank he's got is also a dead give away tank! No way he bought one and cut it open - he got that for advertising this brand of tank.
Do I have to pressurize the tank? I just bought a home with one of these and I’m not sure how to use it
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Thanks , on a great video, where would l be able to find. a Well×Trol tank in my area ,l live in upstate N.Y.
Amazon
Thanks
Where can one buy these wellxtrol tanks in New Brunswick Canada where I live?
From us, we'll ship them to you! Give us a call: 855.329.4519
Good video, but you need to revise with the best tank Global Water Systems. They use thicker high quality steel, better enamal paint and a composite base that can not rust. Much better thank than the WellXtrol or any other.
Do you know why mine is not filling up?
Pressure is at 50, replaces the switch. But the tank is light, I don’t think it has water in it...??!
Thx in advance!
Sounds like the air pressure may be set incorrectly. Check out our video on how to check and adjust pressure tanks
just when i think i understand.. I don't. So there is water in the black bladder? air pressure above pushes that water to an outlet? but it seems the white dome blocks the air pressure... so, I'm confused.
The top "white dome" has a hole in the center of it. Air pressure is still applied to the bladder.
Thank you for the info. Thank you (911) Mother hen needs h20 for her chicks...
Is there a way to do any adjustments without a working gauge on the pump or pressure tank. I bought the house and the pump was as is. The pump runs so far 20 min. and it never shut off. The pressure switch states that its calibrated at 30-50. I set the pressure , bladder tank at 28 psi with a pump. I don't know if the pressure switch is at the 30-50 factory settings. Is there a way to back out the screws and start over counting the turns. Or in a pinch get the pump to get water to the house. The pressure tank is empty and the pump just runs with out any water to house or well/trol pressure tank. Any help is appreciated.
You will need a pressure gauge to make adjustments
How do I buy one of these things in Mexico?
Good Vid.
Maybe you can help out with some info.
I recently moved into a house that has a Wel-Flo tank. 100psi
5’ tall x 26” across. Grey in color.
I believe it’s original , which is about 20 years.
I did a quick Google search & couldn’t find much on WF and this size ; any info you might be able to pass along would be much appreciated - also, am I on borrowed time with a 20 year old tank?
Thank you
After 20 years I would absolutely say your tank could be near the end of its life. What info are you looking for? Judging by its size, it is likely an 81 or 86 gallon tank.
@@RCworstwater
Basically, looking for info to see what size I would replace it with.
The size do you think it is - that is the actual water volume it would hold , 80+ gallons?
OK, so now I know why I shouldn't buy a tank from a big box store. They aren't much cheaper and now I know why they are cheaper.
Exactly, buy nice or buy twice!
@@RCworstwater the same company that makes these tanks makes the water worker as well
Amtrol
Max. True, Amtrol makes the tanks you see in big box stores but not to these speciations!
Does it hurt the pump if you have a larger than necessary pressure tank?
Nope, the bigger the better!
I will be getting a larger tank then!
Does the turbulator ever fail?
I have seen ONE instance on a 15 year old tank where the turbulator broke and got lodged in the bladder.
Do the tanks have silver or lead in them?
No, they do not.
I need a new tank. My local well expert (I trust the guy) informed me that many of the tank companies have altered their warranties to have effective dates the exact same day as the manufactured date! So, they sit in a warehouse for a year, and the consumer has lost one entire year off the warranty. Is this a practice which our attorneys general should be investigating and leveling fines against?
What kind of anti bacterial coating am I drinking from this?
You should come out to Bulgaria and install my water system. I will film a detailed video of your work and it will have millions of views
Wouldn't it be cool if the tank actually had a Florence light inside of it, to kill bacteria.
The weight thing is mostly to make a difference if you buy the tank and want less shipping and handling cost. But like he says, once installed, weight is meaningless. You buy that thing and it will sit there for years. It's not like if you house would complain about the weight of the tank on top of the floor, so get a good one even if it costs a little more.
Why the music in the background?
Ok, but how do I buy one? Not at Lowes or Home Depot..
www.RCWorst.com
Heavy Duty Butyl Diaphragm? I realize this video is 2 years old, but everything I read on these tanks says polypropylene bladder. Which is it?
It is Butyl. Where are you seeing polypropylene?
We have a Fiberglass Pressure Tank here and it has served us well for a couple of decades to date and it has a replacable bladder (I'm told)
These metal tanks do rust out - esp if installed at the well head and do sweat in the Summer - leaving a puddle like a cold beer on the dining room table.
Our Well X lasted 31 years. Just went bad!
Just had my wellxtrol tank fail at 8yrs. Pin rust hole from inside chamber and is now leaking. Not worth double the cost of the cheaper tanks in my opinion.
This has got to be Uncle Hacks dorky kid brother
Polypropylene doesn't stretch. As far as plastic is concerned, most all modern homes are pvc and plastic plumbing.
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Don’t forget..... no matter the type of tank a anti cycle valve should not be over looked.
tanks are much SMALLER, EASIER TO HANDLE( 1 person is needed) with a small tanks, always imstall a anti cycle valve such as the brass or stainless steel BARRETT pump stop( est.30-40%) cheaper than other brands and made with top grade brass and stainless steel,I also seen some plastic ,must be careful when temperatures are below 32 I think it’s a good idea to have a small space heater inside your pump house atleast insulate the pipes it keeps the wind shield factor off the pipes, doesn’t keep from freezing, only helps reduce chance, plastic is for those on a s budget that need to keep the well motor working for as long as possible......But the other brands are $1000, to compare $600 for
Barrett pump stop cycle cop version all Theses valve do the same thing., no reason one should be almost $1000( it was pretty easy to install and setting are pretty simple). ..remember Always install a anti cycle valve. I have the Barrett Pump stop, cycle cop.( made in the USA, I think the price starts at $99 , Or go with the more expensive brands but don’t forget to install one, unless you have a very big tank and only a 3/4-1’’ pipe on discharge side small house no garden etc. Good luck. Remember YOU HAVE OPTIONS. this is not rocket science and anti cycle valves have been around for decades. Bottom line don’t let a company make it so expensive to where you have to for-go a anti cycle valve. Buy a small tank and get a anti cycle valve. Lots of rural people live on fix incomes and want a product that is made to last w/out paying 2 and 3 times over what it should retail for only because a company spends hundreds of thousands on advertisements , sounded to me I was paying for the name and all the money added to each valve for advertising,no thanks... SO you may not realize other company’s sell anti cycle valves for a REASONABLE PRICE... remember Barrett pump stop is Assembled in USA(I’m like 90% sure I know it’s not China tho), I also liked the warranty, the price w/ good warranty and made in USA was enough for me to buy a smaller tank and a cycle valve to PROLONG my pump(well pump replacement was/is not cheap, I want my pump and motor to last as long as possible, so I did NOT skip on researching pump cycling and the effects it has on well motors along with offering other benefits like uses less electricity and how effective a anti cycle valve is and when you can find one on the web at a price that makes sense and seems FAIR I to added one, most people don’t install them because the price is so HIGH( doesn’t seem reasonable or fair)thankfully I found BARRETT PUMP STOP, AND ORDERED the 1” cycle cop in brass and it was easy to install and at the price I paid I can replace it w/out having worry about cost( will I be able to afford it, when the time comes to have it replace, no worries) and with COVID-19 I could have went with the plastic that is for budgeting people with a well , WHO REALLY WANT THE WELL TO LAST-as long as possible and who can’t afford big tanks,high price anti cycle valves...... it would be my last choice the option of plastic is great although it must be insulated properly (often people don’t put insulation when building a well pump house...
ITS VERY IMPORTANT TO INSULATE THE PUMP HOUSE WALLS AND ALSO ALL Exposed pipe or pipe that is less that 6” underground. Also remember to turna hose Bibb on with a little stream of water coming out when temps are 32 or below, I normally do it when it drops below 27. Also if your well is Cycling on and off really fast, you need air in your tank OR YOUR TANK IS BROKEN(most likely) so replace tank and while your at it install new valve to PROLONG THE LIFE OF YOUR WELL.. a well or anything electrical turning on and off more than 6 times in 1 hour will decrease the life of that motor.
Why didn't you have a cut away of other tanks? You didn't give specifications of other manufacturers, you just implied they were inferior so this _Still_ sounds like a product ad to me.
Have a well x trol tank that failed in two years. We are
The second owner so we can’t get the warranty.
I go through water tanks about every 3 years...........I'm being told it's due to sediment......
Add a filter (with pressure relief) in the line before the tank. Also add quality valves (non-PVC) before and after the filter for easy filter changes.
spent the money 3 times... It lasts us about 2 years every time.... The diaphram is garbage obviously since ours keeps breaking.
If you purchased a Well-X-Trol tank it would be under warranty after two years. Did you pursue a warranty replacement?
My wellxtrol WX-255 has now failed. I am now fighting to have them honor their warranty. My manufacture date on the tank is 04/09/20 and the shipping delivery was 05/15/20. I paid $714.49 on sale + $225 shipping plus 7% sales tax and it did not last as long as a cheap $368 "waterworks" tank from Home depot. I bought wellxtrol due to the reputation and because of this video. I am at the point of posting my own video about what a piece of crap this tank is. Every week I have to disconnect this tank and move a full 81 gallon tank outside and flip it upside down to drain the water out of the Schraeder value. I am really unhappy.
I am sorry to hear you're having such an issue with your tank. Are you dealing with the supplier that sold you the tank or with WellXtrol directly? I can tell you that we have never had an issue when the occasional (maybe 1 every couple years) tank is submitted for warranty.
@@RCworstwater OK so they gave me a new tank! I was dealing with the people at the warranty link on the manufacturer's website when you click on submit warranty claim. I only had the packing/shipping slip and credit card proof of payment but the seller was able to send me a copy of the original invoice as they still had it on file. Eventually the seller took over the warranty process. I had to use a heat gun to get the original decal off of the tank and I mailed it to the company that sold me the tank. Make sure that you get an original invoice when you buy. If you buy online you will get a packing slip that is not an invoice. They sent me a huge box by Fed-ex. I am quite happy now
@@matthewkelleyhotmailWould be nice to know why the tank failed. The company goes above and beyond to tell people why their tank is different.
@@Bobcagon They sent me a brand new tank for free so no complaints with the replacement one. I take back by post as I am really happy with the tank now. I guess I just got unlucky with the first one. I did not cut the old tank apart but I discarded it after I got shipped the replacement. I suppose it was a failed liner that keeps the air pressure separate from the bottom water section. The replacement is working flawlessly.
If anyone runs into this, no need to flip it. Shut the pump off, open a faucet, add a small amount of nitrogen (watch the pressure!) and wait for it to push the water out.
Is it a bladder tank or diaphram tank? You keep saying "bladder" but the tank looks like a "diaphram" style tank. Very confusing...
If that confuses you; you really should hire a plumber.
@@geralddobrynski7231 7:47 he calls the diaphragm a bladder. Its not a bladder....
@@texasfrontiersman8245 its a bladder
Still sounds like a biased commercial-- an infomercial.
If you listen carefully this guy lies so many times I can't trust anything he says.
150 psi means what when the safety is set at half. Nice claim but of no real practical advantage. Like the burst pressure of pex. Fun to debate but of no real value.
never tank advice from a guy who wears ear rings