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Old 11-18-2009, 01:56 PM   #1
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Am in process of draining tank so i can recharge w/ air. How long should draining take? I think its a 40 gal tank-been draining for an hour now.

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Old 11-18-2009, 02:39 PM   #2
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If you can disconnect something above the water, it will drain far faster.
Right now, it's probably sluggishly acting like somebody had their thumb over the upper end of a straw.
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Patience is a virtue. Sluggish as you said but all worked out fine-thanks.
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