Starting with tank empty ... how long does it take to fully pressurize the tank?
1723143
I find usually takes about 5 minutes. I turn it on and leave it for a while
1266524
Over time (approximately 5 years) my tank needed more pressure. I was fortunate to find a retired plumber who removed tank in approximately four minutes, took it to a local hardware store to refill (he said it could be done with a bicycle pump--just takes longer). It took him another four-five minutes to reinstall. It was still working fine about a year later when I sold the house, so it can be done, and with very little cost, and it worked like new. Hope this helps. satisfied customer.
483915
The first time you fill it will take a longer as you are going from 0-3,000 psi. So the first time like 20-30 min. or so. It all depends on how tough you are really. You do want to check the temp of the pump by putting your hand on the shaft and not get it too hot. My brother had one go out on him and we think it is because he got it too hot. After that first time it depends on how far you shoot down your pressure. If you try to keep the pressure in a tight range, because you do not have a regulator, then it will not take as long to pump back up. I am talking about only shooting from 10-20 shots between fills. You can figure about 2-3 pumps to replace the air for one shot. I have a bottle and it is really nice for bench shooting and shooting in the field, but I would not do away with my pump as it takes a bit to get to the paint-ball shop to get my bottle filled.
1950235
It takes me about 5 minutes. My friend has a Big Agnes pad and it takes him just as long. The difference is that you have to fill 6 different sections, with 6 different valves. Inflating it is not as bad as I thought it would be. Deflating it is another matter. It is irritating to fight the little pinch valves to get the air out.
641732
For my husband, about 6 weeks, but we do not empty the tank each time, just refill til its full. When we begin using another bottle, we begin with a cleaned, empty cleaning tank.
2137230
Not to be insulting,but there is another way to tell it's on,your water will clear up. Depending on the size of the tank,(mine is in a 20gal.tall),it took 3 days to clear it up.
973873
I believe the instructions say to use tap water and empty the tank when you finish. I always used distilled water anyway.
108866
If you let the reserve tank actually drain, it takes about 2 hours to fill again. The only time we drain, is when the filters are changed.
1924622
You need to let steam really get going before using. Red indicator on fill tank (button) needs to come on and make sure you've stepped on lever to get steamer heating (green indicator light).
1322158
Let your tank run down to almost empty, add the BG 44K and then fill up the tank. Works great.
463562
I had the same problem. The flapper closes too fast. Try holding on to the lever for a couple of seconds to empty the tank.
579901
Chances are you have air in the line for your input. Try either filling the canister up with water beforehand or use the hose you use to fill your tank to force water into the input once you'be turned it on.
1499961
Yes that is normal. Fill up the top tank all the way to add more pressure so it goes a little faster, but yes, usually 4 hours to go through a whole filtration.
1657151
Patricia you asked a difficult question because recovery depends on 1) size of the tank 2) the temperature of the cold water input 3) the voltage on your network, but... my ballpark figure is around 45 minutes, that is if you completely depleted all hotwater. Using water a bit here and there, you'd never know there is a recovery as the thermostat kicks in the moment you start using hot water and the temperature has dropped a few degrees in the tank.Hope this help? I have five of them and would not be without them, also purchased them for our Church and I haveabsolutely NO CONNECTION with Amazon, Bosch or anyone, just like you a customer, me a happy one!HGM Patricia you asked a difficult question because recovery depends on 1) size of the tank 2) the temperature of the cold water input 3) the voltage on your network, but... my ballpark figure is around 45 minutes, that is if you completely depleted all hotwater. Using water a bit here and there, you'd never know there is a recovery as the thermostat kicks in the moment you start using hot water and the temperature has dropped a few degrees in the tank.Hope this help? I have five of them and would not be without them, also purchased them for our Church and I haveabsolutely NO... » Read More Patricia you asked a difficult question because recovery depends on 1) size of the tank 2) the temperature of the cold water input 3) the voltage on your network, but... my ballpark figure is around 45 minutes, that is if you completely depleted all hotwater. Using water a bit here and there, you'd never know there is a recovery as the thermostat kicks in the moment you start using hot water and the temperature has dropped a few degrees in the tank.Hope this help? I have five of them and would not be without them, also purchased them for our Church and I haveabsolutely NO CONNECTION with Amazon, Bosch or anyone, just like you a customer, me a happy one!HGM « Show Less
213689
I have the same problem. If I fill it up I usually have enough fluid for about 3 weeks. This is normal.
1499960
It is very slow the first couple of times. After a week ir so it will cycle in about 3 hours for the whole upper tank.
29656
You have to a few hours if just installed..what's happening is that regular water pressure in trying to Squeeze tap water thru 3 water filters...that's why they give you a 3 gal holding tank..it keeps 3 gals in reserve because it takes a while to recharge the system...give it about 3-4 hours...you're going to love it..