Bladder tank and repressurizing system ??

[peterz54]

I have my own home well with a large bladder tank and 1 hp submersible pump.

Need to install a new pressure switch. I have new 40/60 psi to replace the 30/50 switch.

The tank appears OK. Recently checked it and it cycles from about 30 to 55 with the pump cycle.

As I'm increasing the pressure range with the new switch, do I need to add about 10 pound of air (to about 38psi) before closing the breaker and restarting pump to charge system?

Thanks

 

[Valveman]

Increasing the air pressure in the tank is not critical. But it will make the tank a little more efficient and you will need it to be. Because the pump will cycle more at 40/60 than at 30/55.