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    grneyz272000 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Sep 18, 2012, 11:34 AM
    Pressure tank cycles too quickly
    Assuming it needs to be replaced I have replaced pressure switch 1 year ago and added air to tank now I'm having rapid cycling I added air again and it appeared normal then 2 days later back to cycling too often.. what next?is it time to replace pressure tank if so what size?
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    Sep 18, 2012, 11:53 AM
    With the pump shut off and a cold water tap opened to bleed off the pressure what is the tank charged at in regards to the cut in point of the control box? Let me know, tom
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