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Old 06-22-2010, 06:12 AM   #1
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Just a reminder --H2O pressure regulator--

Having worked in rv parks for 2 summers now, I see a lot of em left on faucets after the people check out. Just last week as I was walking thru I thought to myself "Hmmm I wonder if theres any regulaors left behind,I haven't even looked for any this year" an lo and behold I look over and spot a shiny new Watts H560 regulator (a $50 unit) Still screwed to a faucet. After sitting in lost & found for a week I brought it home. Nice score for me. I personally have my Watts p/r installed after my cannister filters to get more pressure thru them & then I can't forget it. Happy & Safe travels Dave
 
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Old 06-22-2010, 06:51 AM   #2
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Good idea on the placement of your regulator. I'll have to do that and I won't forget mine that way! If I do, I leave everything behind!
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Old 06-22-2010, 07:29 AM   #3
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dandt..... So that's where it went! I wondered where I had left it. I've been to so many RV parks I just don't even remember where I was when it happened. If you don't mind, one of these days I'll be by to pick it up. We'll share a beer. DW reminds me I'm so forgetful and I believe her because I left my spray-on Liner at one RV park.

I like the idea of placing the regulator after the filters.
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Old 06-22-2010, 09:37 AM   #4
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While camping at the Fishing Bridge rv park in Yellowstone our friends who were travelling with us had their filter exploded by the pressure of the water. They had their pressure regulator fitted after the filter. We were warned when we got there that the pressure varied a lot in the water supply. I was lucky and had my pressure regulator on first.
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Old 06-22-2010, 12:03 PM   #5
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Yep, I did the same thing a couple of years ago. I left a Watts regulator hooked up to the faucet and drove off. By the time I noticed it was gone we were 300 miles away.
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Old 06-22-2010, 04:36 PM   #6
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A year ago last March I left my H560 in north Florida, H John Kohl picked it up on his way past and he left it somewhere last summer LOL. Good idea for placement. But I stopped at a CG in MO last year and had 128 lbs and water hose burst after a few minutes. Put H560 on and almost fainted when I saw the pressure. So I put it before the hose as at the time all I had was a few repair ends for the hose. Although after having to cough up another 61 bucks (w/shipping) I am very protective of my new 560... Dave
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Old 06-23-2010, 06:51 AM   #7
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I also had high pressure & it expanded (not popped) my hose leading to my cannisters so I purchased 3 foot of 5/8 hi-pressure hose at Q-zite & now have no problems. I just hope everyone remembers to look before they drive off & leave it for the C/G
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Old 06-23-2010, 05:21 PM   #8
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Being new to RVing, I'm not familiar with the Watts H560 Regulator. What can someone tell me about it? I bought on of those cheap ones from the dealership, but it sounds like this Watts the way to go..
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Old 06-23-2010, 07:17 PM   #9
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It's an adjustable water regulator that fits inline with the hoses to your RV. It has a gauge and an adjustment to allow you to regulate the pressure you desire. It is of high quality materials so it lasts longer than the typical 40psi regulators generally available (aka cheap ones). Many members including me had these fail so we went for the better Watts H560 regulator.

http://www.watts.com/pages/_products...ls.asp?pid=775
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Old 06-24-2010, 03:41 AM   #10
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Thanks Art for the info and the link. Found a dealer down in Orlando Fl, just south of me. Going to order one today.
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Old 06-30-2010, 02:44 PM   #11
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I have the water regulator permanently fitted inside the convenience center so that all I have to is hok up the hose (using a quick disconnect fitting) If pressure gets too high for the hose so be it. I have blown a green hose (not a white one) but they are so cheap it doesn't matter too much. On a related but slightly different topic I am astounded at the poor quality of garden hoses you get from the big hardware chains.
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