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    Jul 20, 2012, 09:37 PM
    Utilitech pressure tank
    We have a 45 gallon pressure tank and are not sure how much air to put in the bladder or bottom of it?
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    Jul 21, 2012, 06:23 AM
    Don't put any in the bottom. In the top, set the pressure to 2# BELOW the point at which the pump cuts on. So, for example, if the pump cuts on at 30#, you would set the pressure at 28#. Do this with the system off and pressure drained to zero by opening a low level faucet.
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