Water pressure hazards
I have had a pressure reducer on my city water hose since my first couple trips, which is over a year\maybe a dozen trips ago. One place (La Sage, Grover Beach, CA) assured me I needed it, as the wat...
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PawPaw_n_Gram wrote:
There is a big difference between water pressure - which could damage the plumbing,
and water flow - which is how well your shower works.
Yes, folks can use brute force and force water with high pressure, or they can find out what restricts their flow, and fix the problem for good.
How many and what type water filters do your have? Some can restrict the flow significantly.
How old are your water filters? If you have sediment filters, they are designed to clog up as they filter our particulate matter in the water. They have to be replaced regularly.
I have a 'WaterPur' filtering all water to the trailer. It's activated charcoal and a microfilter, it says. I didn't put the filter in place till after a few trips, so I'm sure it doesn't have the 10,000 gallons passed through it that is recommended before a replacement is needed. I get enough flow with my water pump or without the pressure reducer, which is a brass device (that's not suppose to be used in California, it says!)
PawPaw_n_Gram wrote:
Is there a reducer washer in the base of your shower handle which cuts down on the flow of the water?
I kind of doubt it, as I get the best flow in the trailer on the tub. I will check out the shower hose, though.
PawPaw_n_Gram wrote:
Have your checked for calcium or other deposits on your water hose ends, the pressure reducer? If you see them, then those hard water deposits are also building up on your faucets and other internal plumbing fixtures.
That all looks good.
PawPaw_n_Gram wrote:
I would never run without a pressure regulator, no more than 1 year old, between the 'city' water supply and my rig. It was 44 PSI when you checked, but it might be 100 PSI in the middle of the night, and 30 PSI at 7 am as everyone is getting ready for the day.
Yikes!
PawPaw_n_Gram wrote:
You also likely have a very good solution to the lack of flow problem built into your rig - a fresh water tank and a pump. At samboree's the water pressure is usually inconsistent - so I fill the fresh water tank and use the pump so I have consistent, steady pressure and flow.
Yeah, I turn on the pump (making sure there is plenty of water in the tank) and that helps. I have been leaving city water on while doing this. Kind of a hassle, though. I will be looking for the kind of pressure regulator with a gauge and a viable control, though. Oh, well, only wasted ten bucks on the pressure gauge.
