Water pressure?
Our summer campground just redid the water system and are telling campers to be aware of high water pressure. Does anyone know what the water pressure rating for an RV is? I saw 2 different rated re...
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PEX Temp/Press Ratings
160 psi at 73°F
100 psi at 180°F
80 psi at 200°F
Note: As temp increases pressure decreases
Water heaters....
Normal Hot water temp is 130*F/140*F depending on Brand
Hi Temp T-stat...open at 170*F/180*F depending on Brand
T&P Relief Valves...Open at 210*F/150 psi
So for safe operations....
Pressure Regulator set at 65 psi MAX (static pressure---no flow)
After having a fitting break while on city water using a Watts Reg set for 50# and flooding which resulted in $6000 in repairs/costs I use nothing BUT pump/fresh water tank
Pumps can be quieted but I prefer to hear it run...cause if it is running W/O demand then I KNOW there is a LEAK
160 psi at 73°F
100 psi at 180°F
80 psi at 200°F
Note: As temp increases pressure decreases
Water heaters....
Normal Hot water temp is 130*F/140*F depending on Brand
Hi Temp T-stat...open at 170*F/180*F depending on Brand
T&P Relief Valves...Open at 210*F/150 psi
So for safe operations....
Pressure Regulator set at 65 psi MAX (static pressure---no flow)
After having a fitting break while on city water using a Watts Reg set for 50# and flooding which resulted in $6000 in repairs/costs I use nothing BUT pump/fresh water tank
Pumps can be quieted but I prefer to hear it run...cause if it is running W/O demand then I KNOW there is a LEAK
