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This is known as the bladder. There is almost always a nipple on top. Buy a good round pressure gauge and check this air pressure monthly. To check effectively, switch pump OFF, open a faucet or two and let most of water drain out. When the fixed gauge at base of tank drops to 30, close faucets and measure tank air at top nipple. It should be 27-28 psi. (It's possible your home is on 40-60, if so check when gauge is at 40, then tank pressure should be 38)

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