A non-metallic, diaphragm-type tank assembly for use with a pressurized
water system is disclosed. The tank assembly comprising a non-metallic
outer body; a non-metallic inner shell assembly, including an upper
portion and a lower portion, that is contained by the non-metallic outer
body; and a diaphragm that is structured and arranged about the upper and
lower portions of the inner shell assembly to separate said inner shell
assembly into a water portion and a pressurized gas portion. Preferably,
the diaphragm comprises a resilient, non-porous material and includes a
bead portion comprising an annular ring that is convex on an inner side
and concave on an outer side at its outer periphery. More preferably, the
bead portion is removably secured to the overlapable end portion of the
lower portion of the inner shell assembly by a clamping system that
comprises an inner clamp hoop and an outer band. Specifically, the outer
band can be mechanically crimped to compress and secure the second
overlapable end portion and the bead portion of the diaphragm between the
inner clamp hoop and the outer band to provide a watertight seal for the
water portion.