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    ClaudeL Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
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    Jan 8, 2011, 09:52 AM
    Can I add pressure to a well water system ?
    My water comes from a surface well 300 feet away from my house and 40 feet lower. It all runs through a 3/4 hp pump and I have good pressure for a sink and toilet.
    Now I want to add a shower and was wondering if I could add a second pressure tank on the system to avoid pressure fluctuations. Thanks for any help.
    Claude
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    Jan 8, 2011, 10:34 AM

    One tank should be sufficient to operate these 3 items.

    I have 2 full baths with kitchen sink and dish washer with no problems.

    What is pressure (on/off) set at?

    If u have enough water will be fine with one tank.

    Chuck
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    Jan 8, 2011, 11:37 AM
    I'm on a well too with 3 baths, DW and clothes washer. You should be fine. Chances are all 3 of these items won't be working at one time.
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    Jan 12, 2011, 02:02 PM
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    I appreciate your feed back thanks ! Claude
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    Jan 12, 2011, 02:02 PM
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    I appreciate your feed back thanks ! Claude
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    Jan 12, 2011, 02:03 PM
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