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Water pressure regulator
« on: October 19, 2022, 10:12:41 am »
How many of you use a water pressure regulator when connected to city water? Are they really of value? I mean are they worthwhile? Necessary? Or are they basically a safety recaution?
If so what do you use and why?
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Re: Water pressure regulator
« Reply #1 on: October 19, 2022, 11:57:01 am »
I wouldn't connect to a water source without one. I remember waking up one morning in key west to find 2 RVs next to me with water pouring out their doors.  The pressure spiked over night. My pressure regulator protected me.  Those without had burst pipes, wet floors and more. Cheap insurance I won't go without.

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Re: Water pressure regulator
« Reply #2 on: October 19, 2022, 03:05:43 pm »
I agree with Larry.  I use one and have noticed spikes (prior to regulator) in camp grounds.  Peace of mind is worth its weight in gold.
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Re: Water pressure regulator
« Reply #3 on: October 19, 2022, 04:30:49 pm »
I use one.  Mine has an oil filled gauge and adjustable.  Many out there for $25-35.  I’ve seen campground water pressure across the scale.  Had one place in Texas warm me up front that the campground water pressure ran 90-110psi.  I set mine at max 50psi.  I will say Most campgrounds have been under 45psi so I guess for me it’s simple piece of mind.
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Re: Water pressure regulator
« Reply #4 on: October 19, 2022, 07:14:16 pm »
Quote from: garmp on October 19, 2022, 10:12:41 am
How many of you use a water pressure regulator when connected to city water? Are they really of value? I mean are they worthwhile? Necessary? Or are they basically a safety recaution?
If so what do you use and why?
Thanks

VERY MUCH WORTH the $11 (all brass, no gauge) at Walmart in their RV section.  I keep it on the faucet end of my water hose.

I have used it in campgrounds that warn about 100+ psi water pressure and zero problems.  I use it every time I hook up and never worry.  The PC specs for my 2015 say the coach plumbing is rated at 80 psi MAX
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Re: Water pressure regulator
« Reply #5 on: October 19, 2022, 07:29:27 pm »
Good point Don... Always connect the pressure regulator on the water source spigot so that ALL of your equipment, including the hose, is protected.
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Re: Water pressure regulator
« Reply #6 on: October 19, 2022, 08:53:34 pm »
I  always do, and just leave it attached to the hose when it’s time to pack up and go. I even have a spare that someone else left behind.
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Re: Water pressure regulator
« Reply #7 on: October 20, 2022, 05:46:39 am »
That spare might be ours. We've left several over the years. We also don't hook up without it and have been warned at campground that they have high water pressure. We currently have the inexpensive Walmart one with no gauge because that's what we could get last time ours went missing. We previously had one with the gauge but it does freeze. We've gone through two of those over the last nine plus years. We consider the water regulator and the electrical power management system to be mandatory for hook up
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Re: Water pressure regulator
« Reply #8 on: October 20, 2022, 06:12:06 am »
Just as others have said, we use one at the spigot, at every campground we visit, regardless of the claimed pressure of the owners.  We always carry an extra regulator with us in case we screw up and leave the regulator by mistake.  Only has happened twice in 20 years of camping, but it saves having to run out and get one while camping.
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Re: Water pressure regulator
« Reply #9 on: October 20, 2022, 09:37:05 am »
Thanks all. Now with or with out gauge?
And set to about 50 psi?
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Re: Water pressure regulator
« Reply #10 on: October 20, 2022, 01:03:11 pm »
Quote from: garmp on October 20, 2022, 09:37:05 am
Thanks all. Now with or with out gauge?
And set to about 50 psi?

The non-adjustable units without the gauge are normally fixed at 45-55 PSI.  Most adjustable units are supposed to come preset from the factory within that same range.  That pressure seems to be a good mix between adequate pressure to the RV, and safely below the pressure limits of your system.
While the fixed (no gauge-no adjustment) regulators are simpler units, a regulator with adjustment and a gauge gives you some assurance of exactly what pressure you're feeding to your RV.  Just be aware that gauge failure on these units is common.  Gauges that are wall-mounted on an air or water system somewhere operate for years, but these RV regulators live a tougher life.  In and out, hooked and unhooked, bouncing around in a storage area--sometimes unprotected.  If you look at the negative reviews on Amazon for various regulators, a high percentage will be because the gauge is no longer reading accurately (or at all).  Replacement gauges are readily available and simple to change--but cost about a third of a new regulator.  I'm sure many hold up for long periods of time, but I keep my regulator stored wrapped in bubble wrap--and I'm ordering a new gauge for it now.
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Re: Water pressure regulator
« Reply #11 on: October 20, 2022, 05:53:30 pm »
Quote from: mikeh on October 20, 2022, 01:03:11 pm
Quote from: garmp on October 20, 2022, 09:37:05 am
Thanks all. Now with or with out gauge?
And set to about 50 psi?

The non-adjustable units without the gauge are normally fixed at 45-55 PSI.  Most adjustable units are supposed to come preset from the factory within that same range.  That pressure seems to be a good mix between adequate pressure to the RV, and safely below the pressure limits of your system.
While the fixed (no gauge-no adjustment) regulators are simpler units, a regulator with adjustment and a gauge gives you some assurance of exactly what pressure you're feeding to your RV.  Just be aware that gauge failure on these units is common.  Gauges that are wall-mounted on an air or water system somewhere operate for years, but these RV regulators live a tougher life.  In and out, hooked and unhooked, bouncing around in a storage area--sometimes unprotected.  If you look at the negative reviews on Amazon for various regulators, a high percentage will be because the gauge is no longer reading accurately (or at all).  Replacement gauges are readily available and simple to change--but cost about a third of a new regulator.  I'm sure many hold up for long periods of time, but I keep my regulator stored wrapped in bubble wrap--and I'm ordering a new gauge for it now.
Mike


The Camco no gauge, (at Walmart) no adjustment are just fine..  Only $12 too.

Those with a gauge... Biggest problem is not getting water out of the hollow brass tube that actually moves the pressure needle, if all the water isn't out, any water in it can freeze, and ruin that brass tube.  I had to replace the actual gauge twice.  That's when I switched to the fixed, inexpensive units.

Don't know about the oil filled gauge, I *presume* the oil is in that brass tube, but don't know.

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Re: Water pressure regulator
« Reply #12 on: October 20, 2022, 06:08:29 pm »
My gauge is oil filled. No water for inside the dial.   I used to use the 10-12 dollar units.   They are def the easiest.  But you can’t adjust and I always found them to be super restrictive.  At least mine (2) were.  One came with the rv and was restrictive do I bought a new one with same results.  I doubt they were above 30 psi.  But for $10 your protected.

And I hadn’t thought about freezing.   No idea on that account.  I live in the low desert so hadn’t given that any thought. 
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Re: Water pressure regulator
« Reply #13 on: October 21, 2022, 06:24:19 am »
Our gauge gets wrapped in a cloth, placed in a food storage container, and tucked into the bottom of the shallow rear bin.
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Re: Water pressure regulator
« Reply #14 on: January 28, 2023, 01:43:25 pm »
We definitely use one - some sites have higher water pressures than others and could cause leaking in your RV - well worth it to buy one and use it every time!
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