how to add a additonal well pressure tank

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Author: dogwood (NV)

would someone be kind enough to tell/show me how to add a additional pressure tank to my well?
I have a jet pump, a 40-60 switch, and a 34 gal bladder tank, useable probley about 20 gallons. I want to add an additional 34 gal or larger tank but I have been told there is a certain way to connect the new tank to the line that goes to the house. I tried this once before and found the second tank was not putting water in the line. I had it connected where the tank #1 was in a straight line to the in house waterline and the added tank was done like a L'' with the long arm of the L connected to the mainline which I cut the pvc and added a T.
I almost need a drawn picture or a web site where I can see it clearly. thanks so much

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Re: how to add a additonal well pressure tank
Author: hj (AZ) YOU put a T in the line out of the existing tank and connect the new one to the T.
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Re: how to add a additonal well pressure tank
Author: m & m (MD) It can 'float' on the line anywhere after the pump discharge. It may or may not need a check valve but we don't know your application.
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Re: how to add a additonal well pressure tank
Author: Paul48 (CT) The air pressure has to be set the same as the tank with the pressure switch on it. You do that prior to installation.
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