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    Oct 26, 2011, 06:49 PM
    Pressure tank
    My pumps is set for 30 50 cut in and out. I put 28psi in pressure tank when pump hit 50psi. Should make air pressure still be 28psi? Or 50?
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    Oct 27, 2011, 06:30 AM
    50. The 28# is where you should set the pressure with the pump off and pressure drained to zero by running water through a lower level faucet.

    When you turn the pump back on, the pressure at the top of the tank will be about what you read on the pressure gauge.

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