Whole house water pressure regulator
#1
02-26-23, 05:54 AM
Whole house water pressure regulator
I have replaced the pressure balancing unit in my shower a few times. The company said to check the house pressure. The unit says its' range is 45-50lbs best but up to 80lbs. My pressure is 75 lbs in my house. The unit works for 4-6 months and stops working right. So I am going to try and reduce the pressure in the house. Is there anything to look for when buying a pressure regulator unit for the house? They all look the same and I would rather not have to replace it for a while. Getting a little too mature to keep on doing these things.
#2
02-26-23, 05:58 AM
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They come in fixed and adjustable versions. The fixed are simple since there is nothing you do with them but with a a adjustable one you could try different pressures to see what you like.
#5
02-26-23, 07:24 PM
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Watts products are typically tops but even they don't seem to last forever.
I would definitely install one that uses threaded fitting on the end so that it can be changed
without having to cut the pipe and solder.
I like the valve in the link. It comes in different configs depending on the size and type of pipe.
It has a built in gauge and replaceable regulating cartridge plus it uses nut connections.
Caleffi PRV
I would definitely install one that uses threaded fitting on the end so that it can be changed
without having to cut the pipe and solder.
I like the valve in the link. It comes in different configs depending on the size and type of pipe.
It has a built in gauge and replaceable regulating cartridge plus it uses nut connections.
Caleffi PRV
CasualJoe
voted this post useful.
#6
03-09-23, 10:20 AM
I installed the Caleffi 5353h. Have a question? In the morning before any water usage, the gauge reads 50 lbs, which is OK. During the day when no water is being used, the pressure drops to 40 lbs. It says about 44-45 most of the day. So is it usually for the pressure to from 50 lbs in the morning to 40 later for most of the day? Did not know I could only go from 45 to 60lbs and nothing in between
PS: Going from about 75 lbs to 45 is a big difference. Now it takes forever to fill the teapot.
PS: Going from about 75 lbs to 45 is a big difference. Now it takes forever to fill the teapot.
#7
03-09-23, 10:29 AM
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Water pressure from the city is rarely constant. Early when the water towers are full you get the highest pressure. Then as the city uses water and the level in the tower drops you get less pressure at your house. Then when demand is low like at night the tower slowly refills to start the cycle again.
