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10-24-2015, 06:40 PM
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Water Pressure in DP
I have a 2004 National Tropical is has very low water pressure in all faucets. I don't have a regulator on it from the hose bib. There is plenty of pressure at the hose end. I understand the need to have lower pressure on the inside but it is very weak. Any ideas to increase it with out damaging the pipes?
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10-24-2015, 06:46 PM
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When I had my 04 Tropi Cal I removed the back flow preventer from the water inlet line. This helped a lot. I did have to put a plug in the line then when using the pump.
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10-24-2015, 06:53 PM
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Do you have an in line filter? If so remove it and see if it cures the problem. I've had them get plunged with mineral deposits and restrict flow.
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10-24-2015, 07:44 PM
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Excuse my ignorance, where is the back flow preventer?
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10-24-2015, 07:48 PM
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If you are not using a regulator then the pressure inside the RV will be the same as the hose bib. (physics) Sounds like you have a volume issue.
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10-24-2015, 07:49 PM
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I did try that with no help. But thanks for the idea.
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10-24-2015, 08:10 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nfglaser
Excuse my ignorance, where is the back flow preventer?
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Directly behind where you hook your hose to the coach.
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10-24-2015, 08:29 PM
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That was my thought as well I just wanted to make sure there was no way of regulating the pressure inside the coach. If it is what it is then I will live with it.
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10-24-2015, 08:36 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nfglaser
That was my thought as well I just wanted to make sure there was no way of regulating the pressure inside the coach. If it is what it is then I will live with it.
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A regulator is still needed. A correct sized quality regulator will not reduce flow (GPM) just reduce the pressure to a safe range for the Rv's piping.
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10-24-2015, 09:22 PM
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Nf, there may be inline sediment screens (like a small washer with a semi-spherical screen mounted in it) where the hose comes into your coach, and at each faucet. Be sure to check these. It is amazing how a small amount of grit can impede water flow.
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10-24-2015, 10:13 PM
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Thanks everyone appriciate the feedback.
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