What do the pros consider the "correct" PRV pressure setting?

[Jadziedzic]

I live on a street with city water supplied at around 120 PSI. Our PRV was just replaced, and the plumber adjusted the new PRV for 70 PSI. I think I've seen recommendations here for around 60 PSI, but I can't find that right now via search. (The new PRV is a lead-free Watts 25AUB.)

I have to admit it feels good to have decent water pressure through all the (EPA-mandated) low-flow fixtures, just want to be sure we're not going to extremes. Thanks!

 

[Terry]

70 is fine. The top end for code is 80 PSI
They come preset most of the time at 50 PSI

 

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[Jadziedzic]

70 is fine. The top end for code is 80 PSI
They come preset most of the time at 50 PSI

Thanks Terry, appreciate the info! Hope you have a safe, prosperous, and very happy new year!

 

[Reach4]

Watts 25AUB has a filter screen, so if flow drops off, you might want to check the screen.

 

[Plumber69]

70...80. We average 50 here

 

[James Henry]

I like 65 psi, your doing any pressure washing.

 

[Jeff H Young]

As long as there is no water hammer or issues im ok at 70 prefer a little lower . I got mine set lower cant remember ill guess 55 but most of my hosebibs are unregulated so those work real good