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    Jun 29, 2014, 11:35 PM
    Can I use 2 bladder type water pressure tanks with different capacity or size?
    Hi. I need some help guys. Can I use 2 bladder type water pressure tanks with different capacity or size?
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    Jun 30, 2014, 04:29 AM
    More details please! Why would you want to use two bladder tanks? What is the advantage? Back to you, Tom
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    Jul 1, 2014, 04:11 PM
    Unless they are wildly different in size, I would think you would be OK. I would make sure I set both tank pressures the same.

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