QUOTE(one1002 @ Oct 25 2015, 07:22 PM)
I think so too...but, in the third pic also have the non-return valve. The problem is I don't understand why outlet no. 3 going back to the main pipe into the tank..any idea?
QUOTE(lucifah @ Oct 25 2015, 09:24 PM)
this setup usually means you are bypassing the water tank
the water in the tank only flows out if there is no water supply from SYABAS
so if there is water supply, you get the stronger water pressure from SYABAS pumps rather than gravity feed from your roof top water tank
As what lucifer mentioned, the issue lies with your one-way valve. Instead of visualizing the water flowing out of the tank and into the main pipe, you should visualize it backwards, say main pipe water flowing into the tank outlet pipes (stopped by the one-way valve).the water in the tank only flows out if there is no water supply from SYABAS
so if there is water supply, you get the stronger water pressure from SYABAS pumps rather than gravity feed from your roof top water tank
Its a piping system that says in case no pressure from mains, tank water pressure will take over. If got main pressure, it will top up your tank and bypass the tank water usage for outlet 1 and 3. Since one of the one-way valve is faulty, then system fails and it will flow main water into the tank non-stop.
One of the two valves is faulty but my best advice is to replace both to save time from testing which valve is faulty. Just go to any hardware shop and ask for one-way valve with the correct size (measure your pipe diameter). Also, my advice on replacing both the valves is to sumbat outlet 1 and 3 from inside the tank (with a thick cloth and must be tight) and off main pipe tap. Drain the water in outlet 1 and 3 (Just open any tap to outlet 1 and 3). Do valve replacement with two pipe wrench. Don't forget to apply fresh Plumbing tape (white tape).
Too bad my house tanki piping system isn't like that and whenever water shortage, all the taps connected directly to the mains will run dry.
Oct 26 2015, 11:35 AM

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