Recent content by RiverbedRanch

Yes, the tank was pre-charged. Though, the instructions on the pressure pump said to reduce it to 28psi, which I did. (Don't remember now if that was before or after turning on the pump for the first time).

You may be right. I had one but didn't make room for it. In order to add it in, my piping will truly look like a bowl of spaghetti! :)

On my off-grid homestead, I'm using 1.5" PVC pipes to bring water into my pump house from my 2,400 gallon tanks. The pump and pressure tank are brand new. Got it all hooked up and turned it on. Pressure built up until it hit 60psi. Then the pump starts cycling on and off every second or less...