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Old 10-20-2005, 07:48 AM
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Remove the pressure tanks air valve CAP,depress valve pin for a second or two.. If no water is apparent (water here indicates a leaky bladder) If no leak proceed as follows.:

Shut off pump power, drain tank of all water, with a bike pump put air into tank so its 2 lbs psi below the 'cut-in' setting (in your case 35 minus 2 = 33 lbs psi
Turn power to pump back on and try it out..
good luck.
PS; Normally a system has a 20 psi differential.,eg;20-40 30-50, 35-55. this 20 spread will allow you to use more water before activating the pump. This adjustment is usually indicated on the inside of the pressure switch cover plate. If not, post back and we can describe how to manage this adjustment.
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