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(Krystonia5) wrote in message ...
I didn't see all the replies regarding the fast cycling rate of your water
pump, but I do not agree with the last two posts.

You probably don't need to change your tank. All you need to do is comletely
drain all the water and air out of the tank, make sure you completely remove
the air inlet valve to make sure all the air pressure is out to get a full
drain. then close the outlet drain and close the air valve. Then let the
pump run for about 30 seconds. then pump the tank up to the starting pressure
(whatever it's set to, probably around 30 psi). The let the pump fill the
tank.

Often what happens is that too much air gets into the tank, so the amount of
water that is between 30psi and 60psi becomes really small, and you have a
really short pump cycle. don't know how the air gets in there, but the only
way to cure the problem is to re-set the system the way I described.

Paul

The 'only way' according to you is the wrong way. There have been
enough explanations of the proper way already but here it is again.
Completely draind the tank with the pump off, add air to 2 psi below
cut-in, turn pump on.
Short cycling is caused by not enough air in the tank (not too much)
or a leak. Too much air can cause the pump not to come on at all if
the pressure is above the cut-in.

Sine the OP has a better cycle rate now, it is probable that his main
tank has little air in it, possibly a blown bladder. The surge tank
is now acting as a normal pressure tank although very limited in
capacity.

Harry K