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    syscoman Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Nov 8, 2007, 12:29 PM
    Bladder tanks
    How do you know if your bladder tank is bad. My pump cycles a lot and I loose pressure quickly until my pump kicks back on.
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    Nov 8, 2007, 04:54 PM
    There should be a valve on the tank, one like on your car tires, use the same gauge and check it, probably should read somewhere around thirty pounds I would guess.
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    Nov 8, 2007, 07:23 PM
    2 things.

    1. Press the air valve on top and see if water comes out. If it does, then your bladder is ruptured.

    2. Using a hammer, gently tap the side of the tank, beginning at the bottom. You can usually tell where the water line is by hearing a change in the tone. If the water line is near the top... bad news.
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