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    Dec 15, 2011, 05:46 PM
    Pressure tank
    How can I ck if there's enough air in my tank what should the proper pressure be ?
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    Dec 15, 2011, 07:01 PM
    The correct PSI for a bladder tank is 2 PSI under the cut-in point of the control box while the pump's shut off and the pressure's bled off by opening a cold water faucet. Good luck. Tom
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