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Handyman Fix For High Water Pressure

  
  
  

pressure regulatorIf your water pressure is too high, you can use this handyman trick to reduce it. You can add a pressure regulator to the water supply, and then adjust it for your needs.

You can test your water pressure by using a water pressure gauge. You can buy these at any home center and attach it to a hose bib. Turn the water on and the gauge tells you the pressure. The water pressure should be between 40-80 psi. There is a device on top of the valve that allows you to increase or decrease the water pressure.

Some incoming water pressure is excessive, above 100 psi. You can intercept the incoming water line and add a pressure regulator. Most of these preset to 50 psi but are adjustable from 25-75psi.

You will need to install the valve on the incoming supply pipe. You can solder one on to the copper piping, or use a compression fitting. Just make sure the direction of flow is correct. There is an arrow stamped onto the valve’s housing that shows the direction of flow. Once you have the new valve installed, you can adjust the pressure to fit your needs.

If you have low water pressure, you might also check your neighborhood. It may be that the entire neighborhood has low water pressure. Ask a neighbor if you can compare the pressure to yours. If everyone has low pressure, you might consider calling the water company to see about your options.

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What can I do to reduce water pressure at specific faucets? Tried turning the things down that are under the sink but that does not work. Please, I need a solution.
Posted @ Sunday, May 29, 2011 10:07 AM by Barbara
I have pressure regulator same as above. do I adjust by turning right to increase pressure or to the left?
Posted @ Monday, October 15, 2012 12:54 PM by jerry milatz
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