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Testing home water pressure? Calab 04-25-2008
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Posted by Calab on April 25, 2008, 7:47 pm
The water pressure in my subdivision has always been low. We moved in
as the area was being developed so we just assumed that the pressure
was low as houses were still going up, etc...

Well, now it's eight years later and our pressure is still poor. For
example, if I have the lawn sprinkler on and flush my toilet, the
sprinkler just about stops.

I'm hoping that there is a reasonably simple way that I could test the
water pressure in my home. Any gauges or methods that I should be aware
of?

I'm located in Calgary, AB, Canada.

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Posted by Robert Neville on April 25, 2008, 8:46 pm

>I'm hoping that there is a reasonably simple way that I could test the
>water pressure in my home. Any gauges or methods that I should be aware
>of?

There's two parts to water flow - pressure and volume. If you have a volume
problem (i.e. a half open valve somewhere, a crimped pipe, etc.) a static check
of the water pressure won't reveal the problem.

I'd go to a local hardware store or plumbing supply house, buy a pressure gauge
with faucet threads, then check the pressure with no water being used, and the
pressure when you have another faucet open.

Posted by jim on April 25, 2008, 9:17 pm
> >I'm hoping that there is a reasonably simple way that I could test the
> >water pressure in my home. Any gauges or methods that I should be aware
> >of?
>
> There's two parts to water flow - pressure and volume. If you have a volum=
e
> problem (i.e. a half open valve somewhere, a crimped pipe, etc.) a static =
check
> of the water pressure won't reveal the problem.
>
> I'd go to a local hardware store or plumbing supply house, buy a pressure =
gauge
> with faucet threads, then check the pressure with no water being used, and=
the
> pressure when you have another faucet open.

Check with the nieghbor as was said do they have the same problem make
sure your main shut off is fully open and as was sais check
blockages . Also check your areators may be 7.5 ltrs per min flow rate
ones change for 9.5

Posted by Norminn on April 25, 2008, 8:51 pm
Calab wrote:

> The water pressure in my subdivision has always been low. We moved in
> as the area was being developed so we just assumed that the pressure
> was low as houses were still going up, etc...
>
> Well, now it's eight years later and our pressure is still poor. For
> example, if I have the lawn sprinkler on and flush my toilet, the
> sprinkler just about stops.
>
> I'm hoping that there is a reasonably simple way that I could test the
> water pressure in my home. Any gauges or methods that I should be
> aware of?
>
> I'm located in Calgary, AB, Canada.
>
There have been some good suggestions, but I would start with water
supplier if on a municipal supply. Ask what normal pressure is .

Posted by Joseph Meehan on April 25, 2008, 8:54 pm
It sounds more like a partial blockage or too small of a supply line
somewhere. Do you have a pressure control valve on your system? Do you
have any kind of whole house water filter? How about the neighbors; do they
have the same problem?

> The water pressure in my subdivision has always been low. We moved in as
> the area was being developed so we just assumed that the pressure was low
> as houses were still going up, etc...
>
> Well, now it's eight years later and our pressure is still poor. For
> example, if I have the lawn sprinkler on and flush my toilet, the
> sprinkler just about stops.
>
> I'm hoping that there is a reasonably simple way that I could test the
> water pressure in my home. Any gauges or methods that I should be aware
> of?
>
> I'm located in Calgary, AB, Canada.
>
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