DIYgirlPower
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Hi,
I replaced 30yo Wilkins water regulator with the exact same model- Zurn Wilkins 114 600xl - installation was fairly simple. *I did use the old tailpiece & Union bc they appeared to be fine.
(I also noted a PRV at pipe right there near Pressure Reducing Valve was completely rusted corroded & non-functional- so I replaced that too!!)
***Possible Problem---
Upon turning on water, the fittings were all dry but the ACTUAL REGULATOR ITSELF, WAS LEAKING FROM THE STRAINER CAP GASKET.
I decided it was minimal, & went ahead & opened up faucets inside to let out any air, then I checked Pressure at back hose bib, 56psi!!!
I was thrilled!
After 1hr, rechecked pressure, remain 56! -back to check newly installed Pressure Reduce Valve, NO LEAK!! It's dry to touch! It is still dry 15hrs later.
*****Q#1-- why did it leak initially? Should I be concerned about that? Do I have a possibly defective product?
****Q#2-- Pressure Gauge reading-- is this normal for house water pressure?? --->When rechecked Pressure in am, still 56, but with washing machine on- down to 54, turned on faucet same time & down to 52- but back up to 54 when faucet turned off. Pressure reads 56 again when washer off.
I just want to make sure everything is good!
Thanks in advance! Appreciate it
I replaced 30yo Wilkins water regulator with the exact same model- Zurn Wilkins 114 600xl - installation was fairly simple. *I did use the old tailpiece & Union bc they appeared to be fine.
(I also noted a PRV at pipe right there near Pressure Reducing Valve was completely rusted corroded & non-functional- so I replaced that too!!)
***Possible Problem---
Upon turning on water, the fittings were all dry but the ACTUAL REGULATOR ITSELF, WAS LEAKING FROM THE STRAINER CAP GASKET.
I decided it was minimal, & went ahead & opened up faucets inside to let out any air, then I checked Pressure at back hose bib, 56psi!!!
I was thrilled!
After 1hr, rechecked pressure, remain 56! -back to check newly installed Pressure Reduce Valve, NO LEAK!! It's dry to touch! It is still dry 15hrs later.
*****Q#1-- why did it leak initially? Should I be concerned about that? Do I have a possibly defective product?
****Q#2-- Pressure Gauge reading-- is this normal for house water pressure?? --->When rechecked Pressure in am, still 56, but with washing machine on- down to 54, turned on faucet same time & down to 52- but back up to 54 when faucet turned off. Pressure reads 56 again when washer off.
I just want to make sure everything is good!
Thanks in advance! Appreciate it
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