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06-09-2011, 05:43 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Tucson
Posts: 9
M.O.C. #11291
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water pressure regulator
At what pressure should you use a pressure regulator?
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06-09-2011, 06:07 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Haysville
Posts: 4,261
M.O.C. #3085
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About 50 psi is max in most discussion circles.
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06-10-2011, 01:59 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Land O Lakes
Posts: 2,783
M.O.C. #10246
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We ALWAYS attach our water regulator...regardless of what the campground advertises their pressure....
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06-10-2011, 04:11 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Colorado Springs
Posts: 3,335
M.O.C. #10496
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VERY wise move IMHO! We do the same. What a mess it would be to blow a line in the rig. Then there would be the effort to fix it ... 
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quote:Originally posted by CamillaMichael
We ALWAYS attach our water regulator...regardless of what the campground advertises their pressure....
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06-10-2011, 04:26 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Port Orchard
Posts: 1,153
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We have ours set at 40 psi...and turn the water off at the part source when leaving for the day. Don't want a line in the trailer breaking and leaking when we are gone.
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06-10-2011, 07:52 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Murrieta
Posts: 5,816
M.O.C. #9257
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We have one that's fixed at about 40psi. I've had a couple of these fail before, so I added a gauge that reads how much pressure is present and of course the thing hasn't failed since. When it does I will replace it with a better unit with adjustable pressure to increase to about 50psi. I think the 10psi gain will be better especially at the shower which seems to be a little light. I do intend to get an Oxygenetics shower head but I also need more pressure other places too. If I increase the pressure, then I might not need a new shower head. I am not in a hurry for this, but I will definitely use some pressure regulator at all times along with a water filter system.
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06-10-2011, 10:17 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Indian Land
Posts: 1,142
M.O.C. #9808
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06-10-2011, 03:34 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Leona
Posts: 6,382
M.O.C. #2059
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I use a variable regulator. I keep it at 60 psi and have for four years. Much of the time the campground's pressure is not that high.
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06-10-2011, 03:58 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Bakersfield
Posts: 5,316
M.O.C. #15
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John,
That's a nice looking setup you have for your water.
Stiles,
I have a variable pressure device also and keep mine set about the same as you. So far it has worked just fine.
Dennis
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06-10-2011, 04:58 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Winfield
Posts: 7,327
M.O.C. #6846
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Ditto Stiles and Dennis here, adjustable regulator set at 60 psi.
Bingo
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06-11-2011, 01:29 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: West Sand Lake
Posts: 267
M.O.C. #10232
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Our pre-set regulator is at 40 psi and we keep it located at the unit. I know many people put the regulator at the source but we have found that the supply is better because of less pressure drop from the hose restriction. Been working well for us for years and have never popped a hose.
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06-12-2011, 07:40 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Duvall
Posts: 110
M.O.C. #10238
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Does anybody have a variable water pressure regulator they would recommend?
I have seen a few that looked pretty cheap.
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06-13-2011, 01:48 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Naples
Posts: 178
M.O.C. #9521
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Go to www.rvwaterstore.com/ and you will see a menu on the left where pressure regulators are lister. This is where I purchased mine. Works great.
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06-13-2011, 02:06 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Nekoosa
Posts: 412
M.O.C. #5793
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I bought the adjustable regulator with gauge from Camping World. It now is useless...Chinese crap! Iwill go to Menards or Lowes for a commercial one!
Roy
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06-13-2011, 02:35 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Winfield
Posts: 7,327
M.O.C. #6846
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Here is the one that I use, no problems to date anyway:
RV Adjustable Pressure Regulator
Not an endorsement, just letting it be known what we are using
Bingo
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06-13-2011, 02:42 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
Posts: 20,229
M.O.C. #2839
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We use the same one as bingo and i think it is the same one at Camping world. We have it set at 50psi and it is part of our hookup procedure.Had it for a long time..no problems.
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06-13-2011, 03:16 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Nekoosa
Posts: 412
M.O.C. #5793
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by bncinwv
Here is the one that I use, no problems to date anyway:
RV Adjustable Pressure Regulator
Not an endorsement, just letting it be known what we are using
Bingo
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Bingo,
Yes, same one as Camping World......maybe I can repair? It's like sticking...sometimes very low pressure & the incoming pressure is good.
Roy
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06-13-2011, 04:15 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Winfield
Posts: 7,327
M.O.C. #6846
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Sounds like some kind of blockage. Haven't looked at it to see if dis-assembly would be straight-forward. I know if it was me, before I gave up on it, I would be operating on it. They are pretty simple devices, so I would not think it would be too hard to check them out before discarding. Might get lucky??
Bingo
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06-13-2011, 06:49 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Nekoosa
Posts: 412
M.O.C. #5793
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Thanks Bingo.............
I'll give it a try...
Roy
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06-13-2011, 07:00 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
Posts: 20,229
M.O.C. #2839
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They can get cruded up like any faucet due to hard water, etc.Need to keep a eye on them.
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