Re: home water pressure question

Posted by Dale's Plumbing Service Inc LMP on March 17, 19100 at 16:25:18:
In response to Re: home water pressure question
: If I remember the inspector's numbers correctly, our new house (actually 50 yrs old) has water pressure : of about 80. He said it was a bit high, and that we could install a valve to lower the pressure, but didn't : seem overly concerned. : What are the implications of high water pressure, and what is involved in installing this valve? : Is it something the water company does? The inspector recomended a PRV as the code states no more than 80 lbs in a home. If you install one then put an expansion tank on the cold water inlet to the water heater. Dale's Plumbing Service Inc LMP

Posted by Dale's Plumbing Service Inc LMP on March 17, 19100 at 16:25:18:

In response to Re: home water pressure question

: If I remember the inspector's numbers correctly, our new house (actually 50 yrs old) has water pressure
: of about 80. He said it was a bit high, and that we could install a valve to lower the pressure, but didn't
: seem overly concerned.

: What are the implications of high water pressure, and what is involved in installing this valve?
: Is it something the water company does?

The inspector recomended a PRV as the code states no more than 80 lbs in a home. If you install one then put an expansion tank on the cold water inlet to the water heater. Dale's Plumbing Service Inc LMP

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