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    May 14, 2006, 05:54 AM
    Tank Pressure vs Pump Cut Out Pressure for Well
    I am trying to increase my water system pressure to the minimum required 40 PSI to feed my reverse osmosis drinking water filter. However, the 33 gallon pressure tank for my well pump system says it is pre-charged at 30 PSI and that the cut in pressure for my pump should be set equal to that 30 PSI.

    What are the consequences of raising the cut in pressure of my pump to 40 or 45 PSI? I know how to make this adjustment on the pump controller but should I do it?

    Thanks for any advice.

    Wayne
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    May 14, 2006, 06:50 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by waycar42
    I am trying to increase my water system pressure to the minimum required 40 PSI to feed my reverse osmosis drinking water filter. However, the 33 gallon pressure tank for my well pump system says it is pre-charged at 30 PSI and that the cut in pressure for my pump should be set equal to that 30 PSI.

    What are the consequences of raising the cut in pressure of my pump to 40 or 45 PSI? I know how to make this adjustment on the pump controller but should I do it?

    Thanks for any advice.

    Wayne
    Hi Wayne,
    I don't see where you have much choice but to up the pressure so the RO fiter will operate.
    First adjust the pump control to the desired cut-in and cut-out pressure. Note the exact cut-in pressure on the pressure gage. Next, shut the pump off at the breaker box and drain the system down so that there's no pressure left in the system. Now, through the snifter valve, set the bladder tank pressure at 2 pounds under the cut -in pressure of the control box. Energize the pump and pump up the system and you're back in business. Good luck, Tom

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