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achillez (OR)
Hi I bought a house that was renovated (to the studs) in 2006. The problem I uncovered is the following:
- nearly all showers, bathtubs leaked. Ordered replacement cartridges, replacing one of the cartridges in a shower seems to have fixed it -- however when I turned off the on the water pressure my hot water tank groaned and complained for a couple days -- possibly due to air bubbles?
- when turning on then off the outside water tap, water will blast out the edges of the valve - almost like there is too much pressure
- when turning off the water upstairs I can hear some knocking for a couple seconds. Not super loud, but it's odd
- lastly, recently had a new dishwasher installed, but the auto water pressure valve keeps popping (dishwasher people are coming to check it out)
- not 100% certain but I think there is sediment / brown water when first turning it on upstairs after ~12hrs
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I guess my question is do I potentially have a water pressure problem? I haven't tried measuring the water pressure but I'm thinking to buy a gauge just to check it out.
thanks!!
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Author:
bernabeu (SC)
D'OH, ya' think ?
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Author:
achillez (OR)
Thanks. I've learned (the hard way) to confirm with experts even if there does seem to be an obvious problem.
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achillez (OR)
Ok quick update. I ordered a pressure gauge, but also found out that last year we had a water specialist come by. They did measure the pressure on our water system (afaik just the outside water coming in, not the water heater), and said the water pressure was in spec. So perhaps it's a water heater pressure issue... or something else?
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srloren (CA)
OK, what is your water pressure at the hose bib gauge? Dishwasher Manufacturers recommend not exceeding 80 PSI. If it is anywhere near this or more I recommend a Pressure Regulator Valve installed where the water comes into the house below the Hose bib and above the Ball Valve.
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Author:
RRWA (WA)
do you have an expansion tank? You may need one.
I suggest you read the following post in detail, take multiple pressure readings as explained there, then post your results here.
[www.plbg.com]
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Author:
achillez (OR)
Hi all - update, I acquired a rain bird pressure gauge. Measured the pressure at two separate times, two separate external water faucets. First time: ~3 months ago, saw 75psi, today I measured it and saw ~78psi. Based on this I assume I should evaluate whether I have a closed system, or not and evaluate adding a regulator.
Any other advice would be great. thx!
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