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    Jul 12, 2014, 04:02 PM
    Does a shallow well pump with a pressure tank need a relief valve
    I am changing out my existing shadow well pressure tank. Do I have to install a pressure relief valve?
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    Jul 12, 2014, 04:08 PM
    Relief Valve
    Does a shadow well system with a pressure tank required to have a relief valve?
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    Jul 12, 2014, 06:54 PM
    Is it required to have one? Not that I know of, but you can check with your state or county government to find out. I'd put one in simply because it is easy and cheap. The odds of a pump running non-stop enough to build sufficient pressure to rupture a tank? Very, very slim, but it has happened.

    http://inspectapedia.com/water/Water...fety_Valve.htm
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