MAXIMUM WATER PRESSURE

[Larry-P]

We have a 2011 3455SA model Monty. I also have a Watson adjustable water pressure gage connected to the city water line. The gage is set at 50 lbs.

Does anyone know what the maximum pressure I can adjust the gage to and stay within the factory limits and not blow out a pipie or water connection?? It seems we have low water pressure at times and I would like to increase the pressure to 60 or 65 lbs.

Would this be within the safe limits of the Keystone requirements??
Thanks for your help.

Larry P

[bncinwv]

My understanding is that the lines are rated at 120 psi. This does not mean however that the connections put together by the hard-working, quality-control conscience-minded workforce are rated at the same pressure. We have run ours at 60 psi with no problems, but if you increase the pressure, I would advise a quick occasional check to make sure there is no leakage anywhere. I do not believe you will blow out a pipe, the connections, however are a different story!! Keep in mind that if you have low pressure at the campground, you will not raise the pressure by adjusting your gage. In low pressure situations, we have resorted to filling the on-board fresh water tank and using the pump for our water needs.
Bingo

[pineranch]

I believe 50-60 should give you all the pressure you will ever need. Much more and you will be living on the edge of needing a shop vac. If you see 50 on your gauge and still have low pressure inside, blockage may be the cause and you will need to isolate the problem and fix it, not increase outside pressure.
Mike

[dieselguy]

Increasing the regulator pressure will not make low water pressure greater. If you're in a sutuation with low pressure depending on usage you're kinda stuck. That being said ... I've seen scores of people hooked directly to the water spigot without issue. I would offer your regulator has low flow characteristics, but you indicated you're using a Watson which generally has pretty good flow. You might examine your water source for issues.

[Jolu]

I have my regulator set at 65 lbs. That is what works for us and have had no problems. However that pressure probably will put a test to any weak link in the system. If the pressure is higher than 65 lbs my pressure will be limited to 65 lbs. If it is lower pressure than the set 65 lbs I will have less pressure. It is a mixed bag from hookup to hookup as to what the pressure will be. We also have had to resort to the pump for more pressure at a couple of parks.
Joe

[kerry]

I use an adjustable pressure regulator set at 60-65#. Works great and have had no issues.

[Recumbent]

Have our adjustable water pressure regulator set at 58 lbs. When we are at low pressure campgrounds we just go in slow motion, and it reminds us to not come back to that CG in future. We have noticed that CGs with an on site wellwater system seem to have the lowest water pressure.

[Mudchief]

I have ours set at 65 and have not had a problem.

[RJI47]

What is the pressure at the water spigot? Generally the CG will post what the water pressrue is. Have you had problems in the past which let you to use a regulator? I haven't even used a regulator in years, and never had a problem. Now that I've put it in writing, I suppose I'll blow a line real soon.

[kab449]

I have a watts adjustable regulator also. Most campgrounds after I set up and check the flow at the shower I go out and take it off as I really couldn't get a decent shower. It is set at 60. They control the pressure but also cut down on the flow. Generally if you open the spigot before attaching the regulator you can get a feeling for the pressure and flow.
I also shut off the water when leaving for any length of time.

[7.3Ford]

For some reason I had 40 psi in my mind, so I looked it up in the Montana's Owner Manual and all it says is to use pressure regulator. You might want to look up Jim Fisher's post, where he put in a 2 gallon bladder tank, primarily to reduce the amount of time pump runs, but might also help with your pressure problems.

Here is a picture of my regulator filter assembly all parts were purchased at Lowe's, except stand.

[DQDick]

We set ours at 65 and if we have to insulate and heat the line then I use a stainless steel preset at 55. Doesn't make much difference either way, we are seldom in an area with water pressure over 65.

[steelpony5555]

Has anyone ever ran into a campground where they had more then 65 lbs of pressure at the spigot? I have a regulator but most cases the pressure is not that great, and I've never run into excessive pressure. Now I usually turn on the water and see if it gushes or trickles and use the regulator only if it gushes lol.

[ols1932]

We run ours as high as 80 psi with no problems.

Orv

[Jolu]

Yes, I have run into campgrounds with water pressure more than 65 lbs. A couple of times over time I have seen posted warnings the campgrounds pressure was over 100 lbs. Many times before I installed the regulator I ran into pressures 80 to 85 lbs. Before I installed the pressure regulator I always checked the pressure with a pressure gauge that I made up. With the regulator I only look at the gauge on the regulator when I hook up just to see what the pressure is. With a regulator it takes the guessing out.
Joe

[bncinwv]

Ditto Jolu, we have seen campground pressures of 100 psi on occasion as well. Regulator is another one of those cheap insurance purchases.
Bingo

[8.1al]

quote:Originally posted by steelpony5555

Has anyone ever ran into a campground where they had more then 65 lbs of pressure at the spigot? I have a regulator but most cases the pressure is not that great, and I've never run into excessive pressure. Now I usually turn on the water and see if it gushes or trickles and use the regulator only if it gushes lol.

I also remove the regulator when the pressure is low as it restricts flow somewhat

[DQDick]

X3 on also having experienced a campground with high water pressure.

[helmick]

We always use a pressure regulator, had a lot of parks well over 100lbs.

[bigskyjimmy]

Just like JR147 said I have never had a problem in 2 years of fulltiming but now that i say that watch i will be posting that my pipes blew!