[cecilb]

I have water coming out my air valve which generally indicates the bladder is shot correct? However, it appears the tank is not completely full of water as when I tap up the side of it it's clear that the water is not fully up the tank. Obviously I can't get the hose on to see exacty what the pressure is in the tank... I'm pretty sure it isn't 2lbs below the cut in point as I had tried to increase my pressure cut in/out points and also increase my water tank pressure accordingly. Is my tank shot? Do I need a new one? Things otherwise seem to be working okay... when I engage a tap I get a quick drop in pressure which engages pump and it stays steady from there. Thanks much.

[jlisenbe]

If the tank is full of water, as it certainly appears to be, the pump should be short cycling, meaning it will turn off/on every few seconds. You can also watch the pressure gauge and notice the pressure going up/down rapidly when water is being used. For the short term, you can turn off the system, completely drain the tank by opening a low level faucet, then use an air tank to put a few pounds of pressure into the tank. Turn it back on, and you should be good for several weeks.