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We
provide a 10-year parts
and labor warranty for sewer
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Pressure Regulators.
Residential, single family homes have plumbed water systems
that are kept at an average of 55-75 psi. Pressure out
at the street, however, ranges from 130-180 psi. The waterline
that feeds your home comes directly from the city or county
mains at the street, and this ultra-high pressure would
destroy your home's fixtures. So what accounts for the
almost 100 psi difference?
PRV's, or pressure-regulating valves, or sometimes, pressure-reducing
valves, govern the pressure of your entire home's water
system. The valve is cone-shaped, about 5 inches tall,
and is located on your incoming waterline where it enters
the home. It is made of brass, and houses several small
parts, including a pressure spring and a diaphragm. These
internal parts work together to reduce pressure from street
levels to safer, lower levels, and allow your home's faucets
and other fixtures to operate properly. Without such a
valve, faucets would leak excessively, toilets would run
constantly, and leaks would surface everywhere. This is
not to say that EVERY home has a PRV, however.
Older homes with galvanized steel waterlines often have
no pressure regulating device whatsoever, and as such
are subject to all sorts of problems. Given, most homes
with such piping are located in older parts of town, and
the city's pressure is not as high as neighboring, larger
areas. Such homes often in need of re-piping, another
service we offer. During a complete house re-pipe, all
the home's waterlines are replaced and a new PRV is installed.
PRV's, like any other plumbing part, do not last forever.
average lifespan is around 10-12 years, depending on usage.
Replacement is necessary, and we carry a ready stock of
high-quality PRVs to accommodate any home. |
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