Hi,
I installed a PRV and Expansion tank about 6 months ago and I have the pressure set in my home for 65 psi. I accidently left the pressure gauge connected to my water heater drain spigot (lowest point in house) after I did the job. I noticed that the nominal pressure is at the 65psi however I must be getting spikes up to 95 psi since the needle that tracks maximum was at that level. I reset it and rechecked a few weeks later and I got the same reading of about 95psi.
Is this normal?
I used a 2.5 gal expansion tank with a 50 gal heater, is this too small?
I would appreciate any comments. I want to make sure I won't have any problems.
Thanks,
Gary
I installed a PRV and Expansion tank about 6 months ago and I have the pressure set in my home for 65 psi. I accidently left the pressure gauge connected to my water heater drain spigot (lowest point in house) after I did the job. I noticed that the nominal pressure is at the 65psi however I must be getting spikes up to 95 psi since the needle that tracks maximum was at that level. I reset it and rechecked a few weeks later and I got the same reading of about 95psi.
Is this normal?
I used a 2.5 gal expansion tank with a 50 gal heater, is this too small?
I would appreciate any comments. I want to make sure I won't have any problems.
Thanks,
Gary