Water Worker and Amtrol are two brands that offer products related to water storage and heating. Water Worker mainly manufactures well tanks, pressure tanks, and expansion tanks, while Amtrol offers a wider range of products such as thermal expansion tanks, indirect water heaters, and hydronic heating systems.
- Amtrol was founded in 1946 and introduced the first diaphragm-type expansion tank in the 1950s.
- Water Worker became a subsidiary of Amtrol in the early 2000s.
- In 2017, Amtrol was acquired by Worthington Industries, a leading diversified metals manufacturing company.
Flexcon Industries is a competitor that specializes in manufacturing diaphragm and composite expansion tanks, as well as well tanks and pressure vessels.
TankPAC Industries offers well tanks, expansion tanks, and pressure vessels for residential, commercial, and industrial applications.
Stiebel Eltron is a competitor that offers products such as tankless water heaters, heat pump water heaters, and indirect water heaters.
Water Worker offers a variety of well tanks for residential and commercial use, including vertical, horizontal, and in-line models.
Water Worker manufactures pressure tanks for well systems, including vertical, horizontal, and in-line models with different capacity options.
Both Water Worker and Amtrol offer expansion tanks for water heaters and plumbing systems, which help regulate pressure and prevent water hammer issues.
Amtrol provides a range of indirect water heaters that use a heat exchanger to transfer heat from a boiler to the water, providing more efficient and consistent hot water.
A well tank is a container that holds water from a well and provides a buffer of pressurized water for the pump to draw from. This helps reduce the number of times the pump has to turn on and off, making it more energy-efficient and prolonging the life of the pump.
An expansion tank is a device that helps regulate the pressure in a plumbing system by absorbing the expansion of water as it heats up. This helps prevent damage to pipes or fixtures caused by excessive pressure and can help extend the life of the plumbing system.
An indirect water heater is a type of water heater that uses a heat exchanger to transfer heat from a separate heating source, usually a boiler or a solar panel, to the water in the tank. This allows for more efficient and consistent hot water without the need for a separate burner or heating element in the tank.
The size of the well tank you need depends on the size of your household, the demand for water, and the size of your pump. As a general rule, it's recommended to have a tank with a minimum of 3-5 gallons of storage per fixture (such as a faucet, toilet, or showerhead) to ensure adequate water supply.
While both pressure tanks and expansion tanks help regulate pressure in a plumbing system, they serve different purposes. A pressure tank provides a buffer of pressurized water for the pump to draw from, while an expansion tank absorbs the expansion of water as it heats up and releases it back into the system as needed. The two can be used together to provide optimal pressure regulation.