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  • From: "Mogrits" <mogrits AT gmail.com>
  • To: <homestead AT lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: Re: [Homestead] Water
  • Date: Sun, 2 Dec 2007 18:38:19 -0500

Someone mentioned needing to replace the pressure tank for their well...
Sometimes you can get a little more life out of them by removing the plastic
cap on the top and adding some air to the bladder. It has a schrader valve
so a bicycle pump will fit. The pressure should be about 2lbs below your
pump "cut-in" pressure.

If you have to replace it, try to locate it in the house or under the house-
somewhere protected from the elements and it will last longer. It can be
anywhere on the cold water side of your system- there's no rule saying it
has to be outside in the wellhouse or under one of those ridiculous
"well-rock" things.

Warren
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