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What are some things that one can do to increase the power of their water pressure?
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∙ 10y ago
Two ways, depending if you are on Municipal or your own well.
If on Muni supply then there should be a Pressure Regulating Valve somewhere near where the main supply pipe enters your home. This can be adjusted easily and there should be instructions hanging right on it.
If you are on a well, there may be a problem with your pressure tank. This tank where the water enters from the pump is a critical part of your system . It should have an 'air charge' of approximately 27-28 psi. If this air charge has gone down, then your water pressure will be lower. If this tank is very old, possibly silver or green in color, then it's a "galv tank' and is possibly 'waterlogged'. This means you have to recharge the air with a compressor (just like blowing up an auto tire) To do this,switch off the pump. Open a faucet near the tank and let most of the water out. When you think it's nearly empty, close the valve to house and pump in with the compressor till the needle on your tank gauge points to 27. Now switch on the pump and the pressure should be improved. -IF your tank is a pale blue one, then chances are it's a 'bladder' tank and low pressure means your bladder is leaking. -You can pump it just as I said already, but in this case it will only last 2-3 months. You basically need a new tank.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 10y agoThere are many things that one can do to increase the power of their water pressure. One way to increase the power of the water pressure is by increasing the flow of water.
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