Rural Max 8L Pressure Tank Diaphragm
A compact 8 litre tank for small pressure systems — enough to stop a pump short-cycling on small draws. Inside, a butyl rubber diaphragm and polypropylene liner keep water off the steel shell.
Why customers choose it
- Butyl rubber diaphragm and polypropylene liner — water never touches the steel
- Fewer pump starts and steadier pressure
- Helps protect pipes from water hammer
- Stainless steel water inlet, brass air valve with O-ring seal
- UV-resistant polyurethane over epoxy coating
Specifications
- Capacity: 8 L
- Maximum working pressure: 10 bar
- Pre-charge: 2 bar (factory set)
- Height: 28 cm
- Width: 19 cm
- Diaphragm: Butyl rubber
- Liner: Polypropylene
- Valve: Brass, O-ring bonnet
- Model: RM-R8
Bigger systems: the 18 L or 60 L. Smallest: the 2 L. All pressure tanks.
Questions we get asked
Why fit a pressure tank?
It stores a little water under pressure, so the pump doesn't start every time someone opens a tap. Fewer starts mean steadier pressure and less wear on the pump. A bigger tank means fewer starts.
Delivery or pickup
We deliver Australia-wide from our Derrimut warehouse in Melbourne's west, usually dispatched within 24 hours on business days. Heavy items go by courier or freight; anything over 30 kg needs a tailgate (lifting) service, and if that adds a charge we'll let you know after you order. Prefer to collect? Choose Pickup at checkout and collect free from 24A Park West Drive, Derrimut. See how click & collect works.
See the full Rural Max range of pumps, tanks, hose and tools at Nightingale Superstore.
Shipping information
- We deliver Australia-wide from our Derrimut warehouse in Melbourne's west.
- Orders are dispatched within 24 hours on business days. Most arrive in 2 to 7 business days; remote areas can take a little longer.
- Every order is tracked, and we email your tracking details as soon as it ships.
- Shipping is calculated at checkout from your postcode and the size of your order, so you see the full price before you pay.
- Orders up to 21 kg go by Australia Post; heavier and bulky items go by courier or freight. Items over 30 kg need a tailgate (lifting) service. If that adds a charge, we'll let you know after you order.
- Prefer to collect? Choose Pickup at checkout and collect free from 24A Park West Drive, Derrimut, usually within 24 hours. How click & collect works.
Returns & warranty
- Faulty or not as described: contact us within 30 days and we'll cover return postage where necessary. Your rights under the Australian Consumer Law always apply.
- Warranty: products come with the manufacturer's warranty. Where we know the period, it's listed in the product description. Contact us first and we'll advise you on the next steps.
- Change of mind: please choose carefully. Change-of-mind returns are at our discretion, within 30 days, for items that are unused, in their original packaging and resalable. Return postage is at your cost; a 10% fee applies to unused, sealed items and a restocking fee of up to 20% if the box has been opened or the item used.
- Questions? Call 03 9369 4277 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm) or contact us.
