water pressure reducer
I have a 2015 premier 19fbpr, was wondering if i need to use a water pressure reducer like i did with my 07 surveyor? i have been using it but the pressure at the taps are weak.
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- It may have one built in.
- No need if the tap pressure is low.
- I suggest one that is high volum, 50 PSI.
Many of the will not only lower the pressure but the volum also. dsmechanic wrote:
I have a 2015 premier 19fbpr, was wondering if i need to use a water pressure reducer like i did with my 07 surveyor? i have been using it but the pressure at the taps are weak.
Unless you are alawys guaranteed to have weak pressure it is better to have a water pressure regulator and not ever worry about blowing your lines which are typically rated for around 50 psi. It does not have to be an expensive one either.- throw away the cheap $9 walmart special and get a watts type.
bumpy - Get a $12 Camco "High Flow" (blue collar) regulator and it will be set for 50 PSi and give you all the volume you can use.
- 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 - A water pressure regulator is a good investment in preventing damage due to high pressure. :)
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- What Bumpy said. I use to use the Camco type and then bought a Watts adjustable with gauge and the flow is great.
