{"id":45,"date":"2012-03-05T19:41:23","date_gmt":"2012-03-05T19:41:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.excellentphm.com\/plumbing\/?p=45"},"modified":"2016-11-15T18:07:48","modified_gmt":"2016-11-15T18:07:48","slug":"too-high-too-low-just-right","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.excellentphm.com\/colorado-springs-plumber\/plumbing-repairs\/too-high-too-low-just-right\/","title":{"rendered":"Too High? Too Low? Just Right!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"ColoradoIf you are experiencing low<\/strong> or high water pressure<\/strong>, there are a few things that you can
\ncheck to see if the pressure problem is in your household pipelines.<\/p>\n

First, check the pressure\/flow at your outside hose bib<\/strong>, usually located in the front of
\nyour home. If you are getting good flow at the hose bib, the problem may be isolated
\ninside your El Paso County home. If the problem appears only on kitchen and bathroom sink taps, make
\nsure the faucet screens are free of accumulated hard water deposits or sediment. If all taps
\nare affected, make sure your main shut-off valve is fully opened and your pressure
\nregulating valve, if you have one, is operating properly. If you have a water conditioning
\nsystem (softener, etc.) verify that it is operating properly.<\/p>\n

If there is very little pressure and flow from the hose bib, check your gate valve<\/strong> that is
\nlocated on the standpipe to make sure it is turned on all the way. If your gate valve is on
\nall the way, your pressure regulator<\/strong> may need to be adjusted or replaced. This pressure
\nregulator is the El Paso County homeowner\u2019s responsibility to maintain.<\/p>\n

Water Pressure Regulators for Residential Use<\/strong><\/p>\n

New residential plumbing codes usually require a pressure regulator be installed.
\nAlthough most pressure regulators are adjustable, they are normally set at a pressure
\nbetween 50 and 70 psi which is considered normal pressures for residential uses.
\nRegulators are typically installed with the initial construction of the home and maintained
\nby the property owner. Regulators are always located above
\nground, usually near where the plumbing enters the house.
\nThe pressure regulator is a bell-shaped device and is typically
\ninstalled on the inlet pipe, next to the hose bib and house valve.
\nThe regulators are preset by the manufacturer at about 45 – 55
\npsi., and areas with low pressures may be negatively impacted
\nwith this setting. Although in most cases, they do not need to
\nbe adjusted. Please note that incorrectly adjusting the regulator
\ncould cause water pressure that is too low or too high inside the
\nhome. We recommend you have a qualified El Paso County plumber<\/a><\/strong> make adjustments to the pressure
\nregulator.
\nIn an effort to aid you in your water pressure problems<\/strong><\/a> this information is being provided
\nto help you make adjustments to the water pressure regulator<\/strong> in your El Paso County home (if equipped).
\nThis device will not increase water pressure above the operating pressure of the city
\nmaintained water main.<\/p>\n

These are generalized instructions actual adjustment procedures may vary depending on
\nthe type and model of the pressure regulator in you home. To assure accurate
\nadjustments are made please refer to the literature that is provided by the manufacturer of
\nthe regulator.<\/p>\n

To increase the pressure down stream of the pressure
\nregulator loosen the Retainer\/Lock Nut on the stem, them
\nrotate the Pressure Adjustment Stem clockwise to increase
\nthe pressure and counter clockwise to reduce the pressure.
\nA pressure gauge connected down stream of the regulator
\ncan be used to verify an increase or decrease in pressure.
\nAnother method to verify the change in pressure is to set a
\nlawn sprinkler in the yard and view the effect of adjusting
\nthe pressure regulator.<\/p>\n

In some cases the internal components of the pressure regulator may need to be cleaned,
\nto perform this procedure please refer to the manufactures recommended maintenance
\ninstructions or contact a licensed El Paso County plumber. If you chose to perform maintenance on the
\npressure regulator such as cleaning of the internal seats and screens be sure to shut the
\nwater off before the regulator before you proceed.<\/p>\n

The adjustment and or cleaning of the screen of the pressure regulator may or may not
\nincrease the pressure within your El Paso County home. Should you continue to experience water pressure problems having completed all these steps, you need to contact your El Paso County plumber.<\/p>\n

If you are looking for a professional El Paso\u00a0water pressure plumber then please call 719-393-9300 or complete our online request form<\/a>.<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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