Advice. Words from our CEO.
The biggest pluming challenge we face in the field is high water pressure. High water pressure causes plumbing devices to fail. Running toilets, banging pipes, leaking faucet, and even catastrophic plumbing problems, like burst pipes and water heater.
A pressure regulator in each property are intended to reduce pressure coming from the municipal supply to a safe level. Plumbing codes require property to maintain pressure under 80 psi. Plumbing products working pressure is also at 80 psi. Some plumbing products will even void the warranty if pressure is higher than 80 psi. It is very important to keep water pressure at a safe level. Unfortunately, pressure regulators do not last forever and thermal expansion in water heater can also cause excessive pressure in the system.
There are a couple recommendations for catching harmful water pressure problems before they cause damages:
- Water pressure gauge: Regularly test the water pressure with a pressure gauge. Attach a water pressure gauge to your water line and read the maximum water pressure in the system. The maximum pressure shall not be more than 80 psi.
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