Water Pressure
Water Pressure Regulation
Pressure regulators help reduce the pressure of water that is supplied from the main water supply source to your home. Water supply to homes are distributed at a very high pressure to reach all the homes in the area and the pressure reducing valve reduces this pressure to a more efficient and manageable pressure for your home.
Standard Plumbing codes requires a pressure reducing valve on all plumbing systems exceeding 80 psi. This requirement will prevent damage of the piping system due to excessive pressure. Acceptable Water Pressure for a home is between 55 and 80 psi. Anything over 80 psi is considered excessive and could cause damage to your plumbing system and void your home warranty.
Signs Your Pressure Release Valve Should be Replaced
Discharge of temperature/pressure relief valve on the water heater
Shower valve or faucets leaking even after repair or soon after replacement
Water shut off valves under fixtures leaking or even being “blown off” the pipe
Why Do I Have Low Water Pressure?
Check for a clogged screen on one of your faucets
Check for faucet leaks
Check your shut off valve and see if it is opened all the way
How Can I Get a Water Pressure Regulator?
The easiest way would be to call your local qualified plumbing contractor who can provide you with an estimateand also advise of the various type of regulators available and the one best suited for your home.
There are some laws which provide that only a licensed plumbing contractor be permitted to work on the home potable drinking water system for health and safety purposes.
Contact Drip Drop for a free estimate and save time and money.