Two Pressure Tanks

I have a 2 gpm well ( along with all of my neighbors). The pressure tank is a 36 gallon bladder one. We run out of water often and the pump controller cuts out. I propose to put a 119 gallon one in its place and put the 36 gallon one in parallel in the garage - 8' away on same level.

Does this sound like a good idea?

Also, the pump pressures up the 36 gallon tank in less than a minute from "0". Should I throttle it down, replace it with a smaller one, or?

Also, there is a check valve in the well line just before it connects to the tee at the base of the tank. There is uite a vibration when the pump shuts off. Should I take it out?

Appreciate any suggestions.

Gary

garyrice said:

I have a 2 gpm well

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In my opinion, and you'll run into several opinions here, is that a 1-3 gpm well should feed into a cistern, and you should pressurize your pressure tank from that water. You would have to throttle back your well pump to keep it from running the well dry.

garyrice said:

Also, there is a check valve in the well line just before it connects to the tee at the base of the tank. There is uite a vibration when the pump shuts off. Should I take it out?

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You didn't say if you had a submersible pump, if you do, then take it out.

Rancher