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    May 30, 2011, 04:46 PM
    Factory Charge on A.O. Smith V60 tank
    What PSIG reading should I be getting on an A.O. Smith V60 tank. I would like to verify that I am within 5 - 10% of the factory charge.
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    May 30, 2011, 04:52 PM

    Your precharge in the tank should be 2 psi below pump cut in. You will want to check the pressure with the pump off and all pressure drained from the water system. So, if your pump kicks on at 40, you will want your tank precharge set at 38. I don't recall what the factory precharge is, sorry.
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    May 30, 2011, 05:32 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by mygirlsdad77 View Post
    Your precharge in the tank should be 2 psi below pump cut in. You will want to check the pressure with the pump off and all pressure drained from the water system. So, if your pump kicks on at 40, you will want your tank precharge set at 38. I dont recall what the factory precharge is, sorry.
    This is a big help, thanks!
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