Exterior water main is 3/4 inch PVC (not CPVC). Want to get the best volume of water flow through the valve as I can by using one of these two Watts Pressure Reducing Valves.
Problem: Either I used the wrong valve to begin with (LF25AUB-Z3) or the valve is defective. There is no external leaks at the valve. Valve set to 55 psi at time of installation. Pressure build to 55 psi but once the water hose water bib is opened the volume drops off more than I like. It acts like the valve is restricted in some way and not allowing full volume of water to pass through it? Now the PRV will not adjust down and is putting out full water main pressure of 61 lbs psi. Current valve is about 1 1/2 year old.
1) Using a 3/4 inch LFU5B-Z3 or use an adapter fitting to use a 1 inch LFU5B -Z3. Will one of the two valves allow more water to flow through it than the other?
2) Will a 3/4 inch LFU5B-Z3 PRV allow more water to flow through it than a 3/4 inch LF25AUB-Z3 PRV ?
Thank You
Problem: Either I used the wrong valve to begin with (LF25AUB-Z3) or the valve is defective. There is no external leaks at the valve. Valve set to 55 psi at time of installation. Pressure build to 55 psi but once the water hose water bib is opened the volume drops off more than I like. It acts like the valve is restricted in some way and not allowing full volume of water to pass through it? Now the PRV will not adjust down and is putting out full water main pressure of 61 lbs psi. Current valve is about 1 1/2 year old.
1) Using a 3/4 inch LFU5B-Z3 or use an adapter fitting to use a 1 inch LFU5B -Z3. Will one of the two valves allow more water to flow through it than the other?
2) Will a 3/4 inch LFU5B-Z3 PRV allow more water to flow through it than a 3/4 inch LF25AUB-Z3 PRV ?
Thank You