Do I have to use water regulator
I have been using a water regulator on my hose for years. I would love to do away with it and have a normal shower. Do I really need to use a regulator, or is the plumbing in my FW strong enough to ...
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SDcampowneroperator wrote:
Ask the camp about the water pressure at your site, or even better use a gauge like we do. Its a simple 0-100 # gauge adapted to hose thread. Might cost you 10 bucks to make one.
If the camp pressure is less than 60 psi, skip the regulator.
You see, the problem with most regulators is that they also restrict flow, so you get a weak shower if the pressure is within acceptable range, less than 60 psi.
You could spend the money for a Watts adjustable pressure full flow regulator, but why bother and spend the money when its so simple to just check it out beforehand?
We have seen parks with pressures from 25 psi (la state park) - 110 psi ( Tx pvt.) . Our State law requires a minimum of 25 psi with a flow of 2gpm.
This is exactly what I was wanting to know. I need to get a pressure gauge. I think some of the places I camp have low pressure and the regulator just makes it worse. Thanks for the replies.
