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Modern well water pressure tanks are made of thin steel with a thick rubber bladder inside. The mouth of this bladder is open to the water inlet pipe. The tank has an air charge outside this bladder, with an inflation nipple (just like on a bicycle tire) at the top.) The standard pressure switch is fitted to the TEE at water opening with a gauge and a shutoff valve on house side and a non-return valve on well side. The pressure switch should be set at 30/50 or 40 /65 -these are factory settings bur can be adjusted. If the PS is at 30/50 you will need an air charge of 28 psi outside the bladder, when bladder is empty. (Raise or lower this pressure by the nipple at top) When the pump is turned on water will enter the bladder until it gets to 50 psi. then the pressure switch will open. The residual air pressure will squeeze the bladder forcing water through the system. When water level gets down to 30 psi, then the switch will close, turning the pump on again. Having tank air pressure 2 pounds below switch setting is an important part of this.
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