Tank Pressure

[Rickmalone]

I built a house on a hill 200 feet higher in elevation than my public water source. I have installed a booster pump and a 150psi well tank at the lower elevation. I believe I need to set the pressure switch as close as possible to the 150psi. If I set the pressure switch at 125/145 psi does that mean I should put 123 psi of air in the tank before I allow any water into the system?

Thanks
Rick

 

[Valveman]

Yes

 

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[Rickmalone]

Thanks. I have attached the CSV1A to the system. With the pressure switch set at 125/145 psi what am I to adjust the valve to? Do I need a separate pressure gauge on the valve itself or is the gauge on my Tee enough?

 

[Valveman]

The same gauge as is on the tank is the one to use. Set the CSV at about 135-140 PSI while running about 3 GPM somewhere.