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    Feb 7, 2009, 03:38 PM
    Holding tank pressurization
    What is the correct method of repressurizing an old metal holding tank? Once or twice a year the pressure in the house gets a little low and I add air with my compressor. Should I be bleeding air out first when I do this?
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    Feb 7, 2009, 04:52 PM

    Mike, are you talking about a pressure tank on a residential water well system? If so, then something is wrong with your tank.
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