Bobbo
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Not only do I have a Watts regulator, I have a 24v AC solenoid valve that is plugged in inside the MH. When we leave the rig for any length of time, I unplug the 24v power supply and the valve closes, turning off the water supply. When we get back I plug it back in and the valve opens giving us water again. You can get the solenoid valve and 24v power supply in the big box hardware stores in the plumbing area where they have irrigation systems.
p.s. I also have a surge protector.
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Camper Ken
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I always use a regulator at the faucet, and then before connecting the hose to the motorhome I run the water through the hose observing the flow, then shut it off, connect to the motorhome, and turn the faucet on only enough for adequate flow.
I never turn the faucet all the way on. I know many people do this, and I believe that's the source of many "high water pressure" damages.
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donee
Simi Valley, Ca. 93063
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FWIW, in regards to not opening the faucet completely actually would do more harm than helping.
Keep in mind, inside most faucets is a rubber gasket and if not opened completely will damage the gasket or cause it to dislodge and enter the water system.
IMHO, its something to think about.
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Bumpyroad
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donee wrote:FWIW, in regards to not opening the faucet completely actually would do more harm than helping.
Keep in mind, inside most faucets is a rubber gasket and if not opened completely will damage the gasket or cause it to dislodge and enter the water system.
IMHO, its something to think about.
and will it cut down pressure or just cut down flow?
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Aridon
SE Florida
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Camper Ken wrote:I always use a regulator at the faucet, and then before connecting the hose to the motorhome I run the water through the hose observing the flow, then shut it off, connect to the motorhome, and turn the faucet on only enough for adequate flow.
I never turn the faucet all the way on. I know many people do this, and I believe that's the source of many "high water pressure" damages.
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The source of damage is someone not using a regulator, has nothing to do with how slowly the faucet comes on. Its foolish because they are not expensive and very cheap insurance.
Been in parks with very high pressure and the regulator does its job. It can be 200 PSI behind it, I can open the nozzle as fast as I want its only going to be 50-55 PSI past it.
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Matthew_B
The boonies near Dallas, Oregon
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Chuck&Gail wrote:We saw thye same thing in a CG last year. CG even had a warning sign at checkin about water pressure.
It seems to me that the better investment for the campground would have been a regulator instead of a sign.
I'm going to assume that the campground must have city water and not well water. I just can't imagine someone setting a well that high.... Why would you want that much pressure.
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KarenInTheWoods
Wisconsin
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We never stay hooked to a water faucet, we just fill our freshwater tank and then unhook the hose. If we use a hose and pressure regulator, we get slower water pressure and not even enough OOOMPH to keep the spray feature going on the Moen kitchen faucet. And the shower is restricted to a half spray trickle.
We get better water pressure by using our freshwater tank and our water pump.
After seeing my brother's camper flooded and water pouring out all the openings, never ever will I stay hooked to a faucet.
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donee
Simi Valley, Ca. 93063
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Bumpy,
In answer to your question, it will cut down the flow.
The pressure from the faucet will remain the same whether the faucet is partially open or not.
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wa8yxm
Wherever I happen to park
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1: Why I bought a WATTS regulator (As you did, I've been to a park that spiked to 120 PSI, no damage in my rig,, But then my "Water system" consisted of a close pipe nipple, an "inlet" and a spigot, nothing else, on that rig)
2: The water was most likely coming out the TPR valve.. in this case think tPr
Temperature, PRESSURE, relief
People often speak of this valve dripping as the water heats.. Very few of the people who speak of this have pressure regulators in the supply line and nearly all of'em are on city water when it happens.
Nothin adds excitment like something that is none of your business
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Bumpyroad
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KarenInTheWoods wrote:We never stay hooked to a water faucet, we just fill our freshwater tank and then unhook the hose. If we use a hose and pressure regulator, we get slower water pressure and not even enough OOOMPH to keep the spray feature going on the Moen kitchen faucet. And the shower is restricted to a half spray trickle.
We get better water pressure by using our freshwater tank and our water pump.
After seeing my brother's camper flooded and water pouring out all the openings, never ever will I stay hooked to a faucet.
are you using a cheap $6.00 wal-mart pressure regulator, if so that is your problem. and that is why I shut my water off if I am gone for the day. the same thing could happen if you leave your water pump on.
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