How often do I need to recharge my pressure tank?

Question

I have a Flotec pressure tank and the bladder leaks. I can't afford to replace it at this time. I have been recharging it, but don't know how often I need to do it to save my new pump. How often should I recharge it to be safe?

Hondu · Accepted Answer

If the bladder is leaking, recharging it isn't enough without purging the water from the bladder as well.  You can recharge it every time you hear the pump recycle too rapidly but eventually it will become completely water logged and any air cushion will be gone.  Having a low precharge in the tank doesn't really hut the pump other than to make it work more often.  Having no precharge will cause the pump to start and stop against a shock load.  Not good.

How often do I need to recharge my pressure tank?

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