Size of Accumulator

[jimking]

Hi All

I have an 8 litre accumulator on my pressurised water system which leaks. I have two tap outlets and a shower connected, Due to space restrictions I would prefer to fit a smaller size accumulator. Will this have any adverse effects on the system?

Thanks in advance


Jim

 

[lw395]

Most systems work well with accumulators of a couple of litres.
This has the advantage of not taking so long to pump up when you first turn on the pump. Modern multi-diaphragm pumps give a reasonbly smooth output anyway.

 

[oldsaltoz]

Only that the pump will run more often but for shorter times.

There are pumps available that are pressure sensitive and no accumulator is needed, mind you pump runs whenever a tap is turned on.

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