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JRS___B
Explorer
Nov 21, 2013

Pressure reducer for water?

We are experiencing high pressure at the campground we always stay at. I do not know if it is something they just did recently, or it is just because the campground is still pretty empty.

Anyway, I had a leak on the trailer supply line, then on the shut off valve to washing machine, then the shower head, etc. So I put in my standard issue brass pressure reducer, and now the shower pressure is adequate, but just barely.

Any suggestions as to what I should buy. I am not particularly price sensitive. I just want something where I can dial in some middle ground.
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  • JRS___B's avatar
    JRS___B
    Explorer
    Nov 21, 2013
    Thanks for all the help.

    In almost six years we have had our fiver, this is only the second time I ever had to resort to using a reducer. So my brass reducer has not been used enough to be plugged. In fact, it looks like brand new.

    While there is no Camping World handy, we do have both a Lowe's and a Home Depot. I'll check it out. I looked at the local Harbor Freight store but did not find anything.

    For some reason I thought it would be more expensive. I should have bought one years ago. Thanks again.
  • mwool's avatar
    mwool
    Explorer
    Nov 21, 2013
    I also use the Watts - we were at a park with a lot of crude in the water. I was able to take the Watts apart and clean vs having to get a new reguatot. Just another benifit.
  • just_me's avatar
    just_me
    Explorer
    Nov 21, 2013
    Camping world has one that has the gage in it for around $50 #49511 and is adjustable.
  • ford_truck_guy's avatar
    ford_truck_guy
    Nomad
    Nov 21, 2013
    I use the Watts H560 with gauge....I keep it on the end of my hose that hooks to the water supply at the pole... That way I have no reason NOT to use it.
  • skipnchar's avatar
    skipnchar
    Explorer
    Nov 21, 2013
    An alternative is to find the pressure your rv is designed to handle (probably 60 psi) and purchase a pressure regulator set for that pleasure. Not likely you would ever want to reduce pressure below the maximum the rv is designed for. Many low cost units are designed for only 40 psi so all rvs can use them.
  • rockhillmanor's avatar
    rockhillmanor
    Explorer II
    Nov 21, 2013
    First of all those brass reducers fail more than you think. AND yours could also just be plugged up. I only get a few months of use of those cheap brass ones before I have to buy another one. They either plum stop working or get clogged up and reduce the water pressure to a trickle.

    I quit buying the brass ones and I am having better luck with the plastic regulator. Go figure.

    They make a real nice inline rv regulator that shows the pressure and you can dial it in. Just don't be tempted to put it over what the suggested pressure for RV water lines.

    http://www.rvwaterfilterstore.com/PressureRegulators.htm
  • imgoin4it's avatar
    imgoin4it
    Explorer
    Nov 21, 2013
    Go to Home Depot or Lowes Hardware and check out a Watts pressure reducer. There are several models and most will be for a stick and brick application so you might have to purchase brass adapters with hose threads. Been using mine for years.

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