Do You Use A Water Pressure Regulator?

[kayo]

Amazon.com. It is a Watts water pressure regulator. costs about $58 and it has a bolt type arrangement on top to adjusts the pressure and a guage to tell you when you get there. I keep it on 50# and as noted above, with a 3/4" nipple get great water flow. Most parks are somewhere between 40 and 50#

[mel s]

Originally Posted by kayo

Most parks are somewhere between 40 and 50#

Kayo
I disagree with that statement.

SOME parks have between 20 and 50 psi of water pressure....
In those parks no pressure regulator is necessary.

HOWEVER:
SOME PARKS HAVE WATER PRESSURE of 75-100 psi.... (25-50 psi HIGHER/GREATER than you can be safely connect to/used in your RV water system)!

THAT is the reason for buying and using a regulator

[TravisNuwa81]

So dumb question but, what if you just dont turn the water on all the way? I usually only turn it on to half.

[flaggship1]

A friendly neighbor will come along and correct your error?

[Dr4Film]

You have to understand the differences between Water Pressure and Water Flow.

Dr4Film ----- Richard

[TravisNuwa81]

Originally Posted by Dr4Film

You have to understand the differences between Water Pressure and Water Flow.

Dr4Film ----- Richard

Yea im a dummy. I figured slow the flow the less pressure

[flaggship1]

Originally Posted by TravisNuwa81

Yea im a dummy. I figured slow the flow the less pressure

What happens to pressure and flow when you stick your thumb in a garden hose?

[Mr_D]

Originally Posted by TravisNuwa81

So dumb question but, what if you just dont turn the water on all the way? I usually only turn it on to half.

Because all the does is restrict the flow when water is running. When you stop using water (no flow) the pressure will equalize at the spigot pressure. Don't believe me? Take a pressure gauge and put it on the spigot and turn the water on part way and leave it for a while. It'll be the same as the full open pressure.
Too many years doing water hydraulics system design and construction!!

[Wolfpack Fan]

Just do it!

[TravisNuwa81]

Originally Posted by Mr_D

Because all the does is restrict the flow when water is running. When you stop using water (no flow) the pressure will equalize at the spigot pressure. Don't believe me? Take a pressure gauge and put it on the spigot and turn the water on part way and leave it for a while. It'll be the same as the full open pressure.
Too many years doing water hydraulics system design and construction!!

See, thats what people need to hear vs. Do it or your camper will explode. Lol thank you for explaining it to me. Ill be looking for an adjustable regulator. Thanks!

[menoble]

A restricter will help when the pressure blows a hose inside of the camper, you'll have twice as much time to scramble out and shut the water off and only have 1/2 as much water running across the floor .

I don't have a regulator yet, so when I flush the spigot before attaching the hose and the pressure 'seems a little high', I put enough water in my tank to get us by and leave it off.

[mel s]

Originally Posted by TravisNuwa81

So dumb question but, what if you just dont turn the water on all the way? I usually only turn it on to half.

That DOES NOT reduce the PRESSURE!

If you turn it on to half you will reduce the VOLUME: (aka: AMOUNT OF WATER/gallons per minute).
The water pressure, (aka: PSI) remains the same!

[Dr4Film]

Originally Posted by TravisNuwa81

So dumb question but, what if you just dont turn the water on all the way? I usually only turn it on to half.

There is no dumb question.

Here is a good common sense explanation of the difference between Water Pressure and Water Flow.

Definitions

• Water flow refers to the amount of water coming out of a hose, faucet or other pipe fixture in a certain amount of time. Water pressure refers to the amount of force that is put on the water to make it move from one place to another, or to the amount of force the water exerts when coming out of the pipe. Water pressure often is caused by gravitational pull.

Measurement

• Water flow and water pressure have separate units of measurement. Water flow is measured in liters per second, since it is a measure of how much liquid is being dispensed. Water pressure is measured in kilopascals (kPa). It is a measurement of how much stress, or force, is put on the water as it moves through the pipe or other container.

Adjustment

• Because water flow and water pressure are two very different things, they are adjusted in different ways. Water flow is changed by adjusting the opening to the pipe, such as the shower head you use. Water pressure is changed by altering the diameter or texture of the pipe, using a different pump/regulator or pump/regulator setting, or changing the amount of water that is elevated above the water coming through the line (the weight of the water creates pressure on the water below).

Friction

• Water flow and pressure both are related to friction. As water moves through a pipe, friction will slow it to a certain degree, depending on the texture and diameter of the pipe. The smoother the pipe, the less friction there is and the faster water can move through the pipe, provided that the water pressure is sufficient. With good water pressure, the friction in smaller pipes can be overcome so that the water flow remains high.

Pipe Size

• In general, the larger a pipe, the higher the water flow. However, the water pressure level always has to be considered. If water pressure is too low, then even the largest, smoothest pipes will not have good water flow because they don't have enough pressure to overcome the force of friction.

Problems

• If you think you may have a problem with your water pressure or flow but aren't sure where to start, think about whether the water flows more vigorously at certain points of the day or when many lines are open at once. If the water flow slows during peak water usage hours or if it changes only when you turn on multiple faucets, then this signals that pressure is not high enough to keep water moving through all the lines at one time. If, however, water flow is reduced to a trickle at all times, or if water runs well through one line and not another, then the problem probably is a blockage resulting in poor water flow out of the pipe.

Dr4Film ----- Richard

[TravisNuwa81]

Originally Posted by Dr4Film

There is no dumb question.

Here is a good common sense explanation of the difference between Water Pressure and Water Flow.

Definitions

[*]Water flow refers to the amount of water coming out of a hose, faucet or other pipe fixture in a certain amount of time. Water pressure refers to the amount of force that is put on the water to make it move from one place to another, or to the amount of force the water exerts when coming out of the pipe. Water pressure often is caused by gravitational pull.


Measurement

[*]Water flow and water pressure have separate units of measurement. Water flow is measured in liters per second, since it is a measure of how much liquid is being dispensed. Water pressure is measured in kilopascals (kPa). It is a measurement of how much stress, or force, is put on the water as it moves through the pipe or other container.

Adjustment

[*]Because water flow and water pressure are two very different things, they are adjusted in different ways. Water flow is changed by adjusting the opening to the pipe, such as the shower head you use. Water pressure is changed by altering the diameter or texture of the pipe, using a different pump/regulator or pump/regulator setting, or changing the amount of water that is elevated above the water coming through the line (the weight of the water creates pressure on the water below).

Friction

[*]Water flow and pressure both are related to friction. As water moves through a pipe, friction will slow it to a certain degree, depending on the texture and diameter of the pipe. The smoother the pipe, the less friction there is and the faster water can move through the pipe, provided that the water pressure is sufficient. With good water pressure, the friction in smaller pipes can be overcome so that the water flow remains high.

Pipe Size

[*]In general, the larger a pipe, the higher the water flow. However, the water pressure level always has to be considered. If water pressure is too low, then even the largest, smoothest pipes will not have good water flow because they don't have enough pressure to overcome the force of friction.

Problems

[*]If you think you may have a problem with your water pressure or flow but aren't sure where to start, think about whether the water flows more vigorously at certain points of the day or when many lines are open at once. If the water flow slows during peak water usage hours or if it changes only when you turn on multiple faucets, then this signals that pressure is not high enough to keep water moving through all the lines at one time. If, however, water flow is reduced to a trickle at all times, or if water runs well through one line and not another, then the problem probably is a blockage resulting in poor water flow out of the pipe.


Dr4Film ----- Richard

Thanks a lot for the info!