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83 PSI
Author: Palm329 (VA) Measured my house at 83 psi (nothing running at the time) Copper pipes, house from the 50’s. No reducing valve installed. What do you think? Everyone always comments about how good my pressure is. What are the dangers, if any?
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Author: hj (AZ) It is what I usually set my regulators at.
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Author: george 7941 (Canada) The city water pressure at my house varies from 80 psi in the daytime to 90 psi at night. I don't have a PRV.
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Author: NP16 (OR) high pressure equals high velocities which could lead to erosion leading to pipe failures and potential disasters.
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Author: steve_g (CA) Way back when, I was only required to install a PRV if the incoming was >100 psi.
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Author: srloren (CA) NP is correct with his post also why waste water. When your pressure is high every time you turn on a faucet, more water is wasted than when your pressure is lower. I have mine set at 55-60 PSI and live with less corrosion.
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