water pressure reducer

Start with the regulator attached. Then check your flow inside at the kitchen, bathroom and shower. If it's too low, there is most likely a built-in. I'm in charge of water hookup, but DH is the pressure valve guy.

BTW, while you're shopping for the regulator, if you don't already have one invest in a volt meter....plugs into a receptacle that's very visible. If you get near the red area, you need to start shutting things off or change to the 50 amp adapter. Not a pricey item and for sure a necessity.

Thanks for the advise everyone. I will go get a new one before next trip and then let you all know how it worked.

Firstly, if the OP has low pressure, it's very likely to be the CG that he's at and there's nothing you can do to boost pressure from the CG supply. I would check the filter screen at the city water inlet to see if it is clear. Maybe the check valve at the city water inlet is plugged?

I would try the TT at home or at another CG to see if the same thing is happening.

A regulator is highly recommended to protect against high pressure at another CG. I have read reports of it getting as high as around 200 psi in some cases which can do serious damage.

Those inline exterior "regulators" are simply a flow restrictor that has a small hole in it of around 1/16" or so. There are no moving parts in it like a TRUE regulator. If someone thinks it really thinks it is more than just an orifice, I would really love to see a link posted to flow/pressure performance curves because I have looked and looked and not found anything. If these do regulate, you should be able to find a flow/prssure curve like for a Watts 263A shown here: Watts 263AThe inline "regulators" get plugged up with sediment/dirt/grit easily and stop working. The worst thing about the inline regulators is when they sit there with zero flow, the pressure will equalize on both sides of the orifice and leave you unprotected.

The best thing to do is get something like the Watts H560 or 263A regulator which can be installed outside or inside. The 560A is around $60 and is pictured below. I installed the 263A inside along with a tell-tale gauge on the inlet which shows a peak pressure of 80 psi so far this year.

I found the RV water pressure regulators sold at camping stores go bad, often. From being gummed up with iron from CG well water, etc. I too spent some time trying to track down water problems only to find out buying a new pressure regulator fixed the problem.

The plastic ones don't last as long as the brass ones. But that said I have had 2 of the brass ones******out this past year. They don't make them like they used to.

I found the Valterra brass regulators with plastic screw on lasts longer than the Camco reluator does.

And if you buy this one with the meter at least you can see and know WHEN they are broke! :C



I full time so my regulators do get a work out and have to deal with ALL types of nasty CG well water!

I'm sort of amused that folks here won't bat an eye spending $6,000 for FBP and yet can't spring $60 for a good pressure regulator that will last for many years. it is a one time purchase.
bumpy

Turn the spicket all the way on.

And here we go.

There are two camps here, those that spent big bucks on a Watts after having owned common types (the $9 variety) and those that spend $12 on the newer "High flow type that work and flow perfectly good for RV use.
The "High Flow" was Camco's response to those that complained of low flow with their cheap regulators. Maybe Camco felt they were loosing sales to Watts but for what ever reason, they came out with the improved type which is regulated to 50 PSI instead of 40 and flows fine.

Bottom line is the Camco High Flow works perfectly - I've had one for 5 or more years and I have to lower the pressure in the shower because it sprays so hard.
The Watts will also work fine - just at a much higher price.

What Bumpy said. I use to use the Camco type and then bought a Watts adjustable with gauge and the flow is great.

Old-Biscuit wrote:
PEX can handle in excess of 100# ......fittings, well not as high.

A water pressure regulator is a good tool.

Low pressure........
Could be clogged regulator
Could be low CG pressure
Could be clogged water filter
Could be clogged screen/washer at city water connection
Could be clogged faucet aerators

The only thing listed here that could give you low water pressure is "low CG pressure". All of the others will result in low flow and will have no effect on pressure.

Flow and pressure are two very different things that are often mistaken as being the same. It is fairly easy to determine whether your problem is one or the other, and once you work this out, the solution will be easier to find.

Bruce

A water pressure regulator is a good investment in preventing damage due to high pressure. :)