How To Install A Pressure Tank For A Sprinkler System

Step 1

Shut off the power and water supplies to the system. This helps make sure the system will not turn on when the system is drained.

Step 2

Drain the water from the system. Most likely, if there is no tank installed, the system self-drains after each use. Be sure to check.

Step 3

Cut the supply pipe between the water supply and the distribution valve. The cut should be made where the tank will reside.

Step 4

Step 5

Install the pipe tee at the location of the pipe cut. Install the tee per the requirements of the pipe.

Step 6

Install the 1-foot of pipe to the tee side of the tee. This will be the pipe to the tank.

Step 7

Attach the tank the the pipe. Some tanks may require more pipe to complete the connection.

Step 8

Reconnect the water and power supplies. Test the system for leaks.

Step 9