Water Pressure Issues


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Old 05-06-19, 07:32 PM
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Water Pressure Issues

I recently had a home inspection done on my house and I was told that our water pressure was 90psi and to lower it. I purchased a water pressure gauge and tested and confirmed 90psi. I adjusted the water pressure regulator by adjusting the screw then retested. The gauge started at 50 psi but slowly continued to climb back to 90psi. I tested the pressure in the house and it began strong but after only a few seconds was definitely noticeably lower. I guess my question is what is my true psi? Is it resting in the pipes at 90 until initial pressure is released? Is the regulator possibly bad? Any tips/ advice is much appreciated
 
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Old 05-06-19, 08:06 PM
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I'd say the valve is bad. It's not supposed to let the pressure exceed the set point.
 
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Old 05-07-19, 02:34 AM
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I also suspect the PRV, they aren't all that expensive so I'd go ahead and replace it.
 
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Old 05-07-19, 10:16 AM
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I agree, just replace the PRV.
 
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Old 05-07-19, 12:07 PM
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Don't bother trying to repair it. Replace the PRV. They are relatively inexpensive.
 
 

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