piefertrp
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Post by piefertrp on Sept 7, 2020 16:48:10 GMT -8
My 1965 16ft trailer has a pressurized water tank. Anyone know the amount of pounds to pressurize the tank.
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Post by vikx on Sept 7, 2020 19:25:11 GMT -8
Does it leak? Be careful when pressurizing... I'd say 50 pounds or so but that's just a guess. They were pretty heavy duty back in the day. The pump was a 12 volt air pump and most don't go very high. I say try it with a little air and see what happens, then gradually increase the pressure. If the faucet blows up, you'll know you've gone a little high.
Also check for leaks every 15 minutes or so. They can be insidious and a person doesn't notice them right away.
Most trailers are designed to handle 45 psi and many use a regulator rated at that. I'm again guessing that the lines and other equipment were designed that way even in 65.
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Post by piefertrp on Sept 8, 2020 10:21:21 GMT -8
No leaks at this time. Faucet flows well at 25psi, but doesn’t hold the pressure at that psi.
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Post by vikx on Sept 8, 2020 11:37:36 GMT -8
Not holding pressure signifies an air leak. You can check the fittings with soapy water or gas leak detector. Sounds like a very slow leak. If you have 50 pounds, the bubbles should be faster/bigger.
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