Drip water pressure too high
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11 years ago
11 years agoI checked the second line today... apparently there is not pressure regulator in that line. The pressure topped out at just under 120psi when the valve was first opened and settled at just under 110psi. Clearly this is my problem.... is there a recommended pressure regulator that I can install just before the drip line control valve -- in the 3/4" pvc that will reduce the pressure to under 70psi? Thanks
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Comments (6)As long as your T&P valve on the WH is repeatedly bleeding off excess pressure then nothing bad should happen BUT I'd want the problem corrected sooner than your plumber seems to want to get around to it cause if your T&P valve sticks closed then possible BOOM and it is now August. When a PRV is installed and adjusted the plumbing system in your home becomes a CLOSED system and that necessitates the installation of a thermal expansion tank. I'd also replace the T&P valve in the WH at the same time BUT make sure the new T&P is an exact replacement in length and temp and pressure for the one that is installed in the WH from the factory. The aproned ones at the box stores think T&P valves are all the same and whatever is on the shelf fits all but it doesn't. In my experience you might have to really search to find an exact replacement T&P valve and don't let ANYONE, including plumbers, tell you it doesn't matter. As far as cost, I've learned that plumbing always costs more than you expected, but it has to be done. Call a couple other plumbers and ask for a free quote. With the proper water pressure faucets, fixtures, appliances, hoses, and toilet flappers will last a lot longer before needing attention. This post was edited by justalurker on Sat, Aug 10, 13 at 17:54...See MoreDrip irrigation pressure too high? Emitters popping off
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Upon mike1059's suggestion about rain bird having the valve I need, I investigated the pressure regulator I already had.... the recommended water pressure is 70 psi but it is good up to 120 psi.... heck their website does not even mention the 70 psi (that is in the paper work with the valve)...
http://www.rainbird.com/homeowner/products/drip/DripControlZoneKit-Inline.htm#.UWNpyTfJj58
So I tested the pressure after the regulator...bang on or close to 30psi -- which is good because I was not looking forward to adding another regulator. So the regulator is working even at the higher line pressure.... This leads me to the drip line itself... it is 1/4" orbit laser drilled every 6" -- I was expecting it to dribble out but is it suppose to mist or spray out? Is my line pressure suppose to be less than 30psi (the package did not really say anything about it)? I am curious if this is the difference between the laser drilled and the emitter style soaker lines. I even try reversing the soaker line, thinking maybe the arrows were printed on backwards... is there a chance the line is simply defective?
Thanks, Mike
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