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    phunky1234 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    May 14, 2012, 04:14 PM
    How do I setup a pump and bladder tank?
    The pump is already there but hasn't been used in 25 years. There is a really old Submercible pump control box in the well house(should I replace it?). Previously there were three wires run to the pump. 2 hots and a neutral I think. I still have the old breaker box so I can see how it was wired.

    I don't have a bladder tank what is a good size to buy for a single person(eventually I want to add washer and dryer)? Do I just rewire it then add a bladder tank or is there other things that I need to add? The old system was for a trailer house. The new system will be for a park trailer.
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    speedball1 Posts: 29,301, Reputation: 1939
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    May 15, 2012, 05:58 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by phunky1234 View Post
    The pump is already there but hasn't been used in 25 years. There is a really old Submercible pump control box in the well house(should I replace it?). Previously there were three wires run to the pump. 2 hots and a neutral I think. I still have the old breaker box so I can see how it was wired.

    I don't have a bladder tank what is a good size to buy for a single person(eventually I want to add washer and dryer)? Do I just rewire it then add a bladder tank or is there other things that I need to add? The old system was for a trailer house. The new system will be for a park trailer.
    You're asking about a existing submersible pump and how it hooks up, Correct. A small bladder tank should handle your needs. These may help. Good luck, Tom
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    Sep 30, 2013, 05:45 PM
    I just asking about water pressure bladder the size meaning the gallons that I might need to purchase a new pressure tank
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    Sep 30, 2013, 06:01 PM
    It depends to some extent on how much usage you will have, but something in the 35 to 50 gallon range is typical, something like this:

    Shop Water Worker 44-Gallon Vertical Pressure Tank at Lowes.com

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