Amtrol WX-103 (142PR1) 7.6 Gal WELL-X-TROL In-Line Well Tank
A precharged in-line well pressure tank used in plumbing/well water systems to help maintain system pressure and reduce pump cycling.
Key Features:
- 7.6 gallon in-line well tank
- 3/4" connection
- 7-year limited warranty
- 150 PSIG max pressure
- 38 PSI factory precharge
- 0.42 max acceptance factor
- Size and build details :
- 22.25" height, 11" diameter
- 15 lb
- Blue enamel coating
- Steel shell
- Heavy duty butyl diaphragm
- Virgin polypropylene liner
- Listed as replacing 142PR1
Compatibility & Applications:
- Listed for plumbing use as an in-line well pressure tank
- Must only be used where the manufacturer specifies this exact part number: WX-103 (also referenced as 142PR1)
Installation & Operation Notes:
- Installation should be performed by a qualified plumbing/well system professional.
- Refer to the system and tank installation instructions for correct piping, pressure switch settings, and safe depressurization before servicing.
- SupplyHouse Q&A guidance:
- This tank is designed to be installed vertically.
- In a vertical installation, the water port must face down.
- Precharge guidance: at installation, set the tank precharge 2 PSI lower than the pump cut-in (example given: a 40/60 switch would use 38 PSI precharge).
- For changing/adjusting precharge, staff directs users to the tank's installation instructions for the procedure.
Maintenance & Troubleshooting:
- This tank is commonly replaced or serviced when a well pump system is short cycling or pressure performance has degraded.
- Customer feedback frequently ties replacement to reducing pump cycling and restoring normal pump shutoff/pressure behavior.
- If issues persist after replacement, verify precharge matches the pressure switch cut-in guidance and confirm the tank orientation and piping configuration match the installation requirements.
User Reviews & Q&A Summary:
- Reviews commonly describe it as a direct replacement that "fits and does the job," with multiple reports of improved operation (notably reduced pump cycling/short cycling).
- Several reviewers mention replacing older WX-103 tanks that had been in service for decades and choosing the same make/model again.
- Practical notes from reviews include occasional shipping-related cosmetic dents and comments about packaging, while others note the tank arrived well protected.
- Q&A themes focus on orientation requirements (vertical, port down) and how to set precharge relative to the pressure switch cut-in setting.