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Water Pressure Regulator / Pressure Reducing Valve
Adjustment Q&A
FAQs on how to adjust the pressure regulator
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Water pressure regulator control adjustment:
This article describes exactly how to adjust a building water pressure reducer or water pressure regulator control, as part of diagnosing and correcting poor building water pressure or perhaps the need for a replacement water pressure regulator/pressure reducer.
Distinguishing between static water pressure, dynamic water pressure, and water flow rate can help diagnose water problems in a building. Here we explain these concepts and we describe how to measure water pressure and flow at a property where either municipal water supply or a private well and pump water supply is in use.
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FAQs: How to Adjust a Municipal Water Pressure Regulator
These questions & answers about adjusting a water pressure regulator control, usually found on municipal water supply systems, were posted orginally at WATER PRESSURE REGULATOR ADJUSTMENT - be sure to see the advice given there.
On 2018-03-07 2 by (mod) - Loud Hammer noise at the kitchen sink when faucet is shut off
Akram,
See WATER HAMMER NOISE DIAGNOSE & CURE https://inspectapedia.com/plumbing/Water_Hammer_Noise.php
You might indeed stop water hammer by a small adjustment of water pressure or flow downwards at the water pressure regulator.
On 2018-03-04 by Akram
Loud Hammer noise at the kitchen sink when faucet is shut off
On 2017-07-29 by Glynn
what happens if my PRV is set at 50psi and the supply pressure drops to 40psi?
On 2017-03-23 by (mod) -
Barry, more likely water heater "knocking" is due to scale formation in the heater - a common source of that complaint.
Use the search box just above to search this site for WATER HEATER SCALE to read details.
On 2017-03-23 by Barry
If water pressure is to high would this cause the water heater itself to Knock loudly while in heating mode if a toilet is flushed or faucet turned on? there is a pressure regulator on the house could it be bad or need adjustment?
On 2017-03-13 by (mod) - can I remove the adjustment screw on the water pressure regulator?
Casey:
You should be able to hold the adjustment screw and separately loosen the lock nut.
If the valve is leaking or damaged, forcing the adjustment past its normal range that includes having the lock nut installed but screwed up near the top of the screw - then you need to replace the regulator.
On 2017-03-13 by Casey
Can I remove the adjustment screw from the BELL of the preasure value to remove the Lock nut ? I believe my preasure value is failing and I need to increase my preasure so to do tht I need the adjustment that is being taken up by the lock nut
On 2016-10-30 by Bonetight1999
How can I increase pressure if pressure valve s few is all the way in? Zurn
On 2016-08-08 by (mod) -
Noel please start at https://inspectapedia.com/noise_diagnosis/Water_Pipe_Whistle_Noise.php where we discuss some water pipe noises.
On 2016-08-08 by Noel
Water pipes are noisy. Humming sound when hot or cold is turned on. House is 1600 sq.ft. 18 years old. Pressure regulator ???
On 2016-07-10 by (mod) -
Sure Cindy
Search InspectApedia for NO WATER PRESSURE or DIAGNOSE POOR WATER PRESSURE to see articles suggesting diagnostic and repair steps.
On 2016-07-09 by Cindy Bolick
Need information on water pressure
On 2016-04-28 by (mod) -
Sorry I don't understand the question. I don't understand why installing a pressure regulator has to do with blowing out the water lines unless you mean that excessive pressure caused a supply pipe blowout failure.
On 2016-04-23 by Albert
Do water valve faucets remain on after installing the water pressure regulator to blow the lines out
On 2016-03-10 by Coulinjo
This site looks awesome, and I'm sure it contains the answer to my problems - but it's so technical that I can't begin to understand it. How long do people study to become plumbers?
Question: how do I lower the water pressure?
(Jan 13, 2013) ronald said:
Water pressure is at 28 pay how can i lower the water pressure
Reply:
Loosen the lock nut and turn the screw counter-clockwise one turn.
Question: are the parts in the pressure regulator replacable?
(Apr 2, 2014) Gerry said:
Can the adjusting screw be removed and be replaced in a water line pressure control valve
Reply:
(Apr 3, 2014) (mod) said:
Gerry, depending on the brand+model some water pressure regulators can be re-built, including replacing the bolt that adjusts pressure. If you are doing a DIY project I'd be sure to match the original part not just in dimensions and thread but I'd use a corrosion resistant material as may have the original (brass or stainless steel for example).
Question: pressure in the house goes up too high
(Apr 19, 2015) john d. said:
my recently purchased regulator is set at 50, after the valves in my house are all turned off it goes up to 80 or more why is this,my last regulator did the same thing,I thought it was bad and replaced it with this one. jcd206@yahoo.com
Reply:
John
Check for a defective pressure gauge buoy making an independent measurement of water pressure.
Next check
for a clogged mounting the that communicates the actual water pressure to the switch?
...
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Citations & References
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- Watts, 815 Chestnut Street, North Andover, MA, USA 01845-6098, web search 09/18/2010 Watts Regulator Corporation, 815 Chestnut Street, North Andover, MA, USA 01845-6098, provides pressure and temperature relief valves, water pressure test gauges, water pressure regulators, backflow preventers, check valves, and other plumbing and heating controls and supplies. Website: http://www.watts.com/
- Watts Backflow preventers - 978-688-1811
- Watts Control valves - 713-943-0688 for example Watts pressure reducing valves, original source: http://www.watts.com/pages/learnAbout/reducingValves.asp?catId=64
- Watts Drainage products - 828-288-2179
- Watts Potable water PEX plumbing - 978-688-1811
- Watts Water safety controls - 978-688-1811
- Watts Water quality & conditioning products - 352-465-2000
- Access Water Energy, PO Box 2061, Moorabbin, VIC 3189, Australia, Tel: 1300 797 758, email: sales@accesswater.com.au Moorabbin Office: Kingston Trade Centre, 100 Cochranes Rd, Moorabbin, VIC 3189
Australian supplier of: Greywater systems, Solar power to grid packages, Edwards solar systems, Vulcan compact solar systems, water & solar system pumps & controls, and a wide rage of above ground & under ground water storage tanks: concrete, steel, plastic, modular, and bladder storage tanks. - Smart Tank, Installation Instructions, Flexcon Industries, 300 Pond St., Randolph MA 02368, www.flexconind.com, Tel: 800-527-0030 - web search 07/24/2010, original source: http://www.flexconind.com/pdf/st_install.pdf [Copy on file as /water/Smart_Tank_Flexcon.pdf ] -
- Typical Shallow Well One Line Jet Pump Installation, Grove Electric, G&G Electric & Plumbing, 1900 NE 78th St., Suite 101, Vancouver WA 98665 www.grovelectric.com - web search -7/15/2010 original source: http://www.groverelectric.com/howto/38_Typical%20Jet%20Pump%20Installation.pdf, [Copy on file as /water/Jet_Pump_Grove_Elect_Jet_Pumps.pdf ] -
- Typical Deep Well Two Line Jet Pump Installation, Grove Electric, G&G Electric & Plumbing, 1900 NE 78th St., Suite 101, Vancouver WA 98665 www.grovelectric.com - web search -7/15/2010 original source: http://www.groverelectric.com/howto/38_Typical%20Jet%20Pump%20Installation.pdf, [Copy on file as /water/Jet_Pump_Grove_Elect.pdf ] - Cooperative Extension, School of Forest Resources, web search 07/24/2010, original source: http://pubs.cas.psu.edu/FreePubs/pdfs/XH0002.pdf
- Crystal Clear Supply provides portable ceramic water filter purifiers and portable reverse osmosis water treatment equipment - see http://www.crystalclearsupply.com/category_s/7.htm
- When Technology Fails, Matthew Stein, Chelsea Green Publisher, 2008,493 pages. ISBN-10: 1933392452 ISBN-13: 978-1933392455, "... how to find and sterilize water in the face of utility failure, as well as practical information for dealing with water-quality issues even when the public tap water is still flowing". Mr. Stein's website is www.whentechfails.com/
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