Step 7 · Position and Connect the New Tank

This is the step most people slow down on. Take it one move at a time — there’s no rush, and you can rewind the clip as many times as you need.

Carefully move the new, fully assembled pressure tank into its final position. Align the tank tee with the main water line coming from the pump. Reconnect the plumbing. If using threaded connections, apply Teflon tape and pipe dope. If using PVC, clean the pipe end and the fitting with PVC primer, then apply a liberal amount of PVC cement and push the two pieces together with a quarter-turn, holding for 30 seconds. Ensure the tank is stable and level on its base.