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40-80 psi.
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Can you have too much water pressure in a residential house requiring a pressure release valve?
The water pressure in my house is about 140PSI. Which is definitely dangerous. It happens more often than you would think. What happens is a city will use water supply lines which are too small for the water requirements. Therefore, they have to increase the pressure. You wouldn't want a pressure relief valve, because then if the pressure was too high, it would just spray water everywhere to release the pressure. You would want a pressure regulator installed, which is what I am working on for my house right now. Just to let you know though, you may have to get a thermal expansion tank for your water heater if you don't have one. See, the new pressure regulators have a check valve in them, which prevents water from traveling back into the city pipes once it has gotten into your house. When your water heater heats the water, the air bubbles in it expand, which increases the water pressure, and will probably cause your pressure relief valve on your water heater to blow. You can get a cheap water pressure meter at any improvement store to check it out. 50-60 PSI is ok. I would say you could take it up to 70 or 80 PSI safely.
How much does it cost to replace water pressure regulator?
To replace a 3/4 pressure reducing valve should be $400-$500 9/12/12 md
How much does it cost to replace a water pressure regulator?
To replace a 3/4 pressure reducing valve should be $400-$500 9/12/12 md
How much pressure does a water hose have?
4,000 PSI working pressure
Why is your house air conditioner leaking so much water in the house?
When you cool hot air, water condenses out of it. This water should be piped to the outside of the air conditioner unit and drained away outside. It is possible that the drain pipe is blocked.
Will too much water pressure to the house cause the shower diverter valve to not work properly?
You should not really have over 80 pounds of pressure. But a lot of people do. NO -- even with high pressure it should work ok
How much pressure should my water tank bladder have?
The water pressure depends on the residual air pressure in the tank. Normally it should be between 30 -50-psi. Tank air pressure is important, it should be about 27-29 when water is nearly empty.
How much pressure should be applied to common water in order to split it to its element H2 and O2?
Mechanical pressure will not split water into its component elements.
Well water is not working in the house?
A break in the line from curb to house, or from well to house. in some cases pressure reducers have a screen in it. Best is to start at one end and check for leaks, and if possible check for water pressure.
When you want to set up a water tank why do you put it higher than your house?
because the water flows much faster this way and the water pressure is high
How much pressure should a water bladder tank hold?
It depends on which pressure switch you have. The total pressure with a 60-80 switch is about 84 psi.
What is the Water pressure for homes?
Generally it is about 55 psi . The best way to set it is have a water pressure valve installed on the incoming water line to your house. Too much pressure can cause serious damage to appliances. Water hammer is a comon cause of too much pressure Any Questions e-mail jdroegem@comcast.net
Why tap on a ground floor of a house flows with much greater speed?
Water comes into your house at ground level. Therefore the pressure will be greater downstairs than up, (gravity) although, there shouldn't be that much differnce. You may have a problem with an airlock or blockage that is slowing the water pressure down by the time it reaches the upper floors of your house. Get a plumber to check it out.
Why does tap on ground floor of a house flows with much greater speed?
Water comes into your house at ground level. Therefore the pressure will be greater downstairs than up, (gravity) although, there shouldn't be that much differnce. You may have a problem with an airlock or blockage that is slowing the water pressure down by the time it reaches the upper floors of your house. Get a plumber to check it out.
How much weight kg can you lift with 1 psi of water pressure?
You can lift a locomotive or a house with 1 psi, if the pressure is applied over a large enough area.
How much pressure should be put into a bladderless water tank?
You must drain the tank almost to bottom, switch off the pump and water feed to house . Now put in 27-28 psi of air if you have a 30/50 pressure switch. Put in 37-38 if you have a 40/60 switch. It may be necessary to adjust the pressure switch after observing cut in and out.
How much water pressure should be in a well water expansion tank?
The air pressure should be 2-3 psi LESS than the pressure switch cut on. If you have a good 30/50 switch, then 27-28 psi air is good. (this is measured when tank is almost empty of water.)Total pressure with this switch should never be more than about 58 psi
