Plumbers help needed

[Kankles]

Last year I had to have a water pressure regulator installed in my home because the pressure was too high (115+) Well called a plumber and had it done. He placed it right after the water meter and in the line running into my house. Well now I'm getting my sprinklers running and they don't work. Not enough pressure!!! Lol so now I either need to crank up the pressure every time I water or have a plumber come out and move the regulator to the water split that runs into the house only and not the sprinklers...

Anyone have any suggestions? Any plumbers that may be able to lend their advice, maybe send me a quote on the job cost? I'm in Ft Worth if it helps

[buckybill]

move the regulator

[MeanGreen1]

Do you know what the regulator is set at? You may be able to adjust your PSI to run your irrigation w/o damaging your fixtures. Otherwise, you could have it relocated so that it does not decrease pressure to your DCVA.

[arrowslinger]

If you can set it at 60 psi it should run everything. The plumber should have known to put it after the tee for the sprinkler system. I would call them back and have them adjust the PRV or move it.

[Kankles]

Do you know what the regulator is set at? You may be able to adjust your PSI to run your irrigation w/o damaging your fixtures. Otherwise, you could have it relocated so that it does not decrease pressure to your DCVA.

I am able to adjust the PSI myself but my sprinklers wont function properly until it reaches over 100 psi, which is what it was when they were installed when the house was built

If you can set it at 60 psi it should run everything. The plumber should have known to put it after the tee for the sprinkler system. I would call them back and have them adjust the PRV or move it.

Currently have it set at 55 and my sprinklers will not pressurize, too many on each valve because they were originally installed with water pressure in excess of 100 psi

[Todd-ty729]

What was the issue with the high pressure to begin with?

[Kankles]

What was the issue with the high pressure to begin with?

Never had an issue with it, just had it done for safety measures.. When I purchased my home the inspector noted it on his report and recommended it be done.. PSI was around 115

[Kankles]

This is where I currently have it set

[Todd-ty729]

I would just remove it.

Modern (and old for that matter) plumbing can handle 115 psi. You will have outstanding water pressure!

The best solution for high pressure is to put in what are called water hammer arrestors. They sell manufactured versions but the cheap and better way is to build in an air chamber on top of your water heater on the hot and cold side.

Acts like a shock absorber for ll of the water piping in the house.

Anyway, this is something we can do for you...remove the regulator and install air chambers.

[arrowslinger]

I wouldn't say remove it. 115 psi is to much for sure. Try around 70 psi see if that works.

Really in my professional opinion I would move the PRV. I would not recommend having 115 psi to your fixtures something may or may not ever happen but I can almost promise it will be while your on vacation when something blows.

[denowt]

The modern piping may be able to handle 115PSI, but you will have problems with dripping faucets, leaky toilets, etc.
30-60PSI should be plenty of pressure for just about everything if you have at least 3/4" pipes.
Most sprinkler heads are not designed for 115PSI. Whoever designed your sprinkler system should've installed pressure regulators for the system.

Are you on municipal water or private well?

[Kankles]

The modern piping may be able to handle 115PSI, but you will have problems with dripping faucets, leaky toilets, etc.

30-60PSI should be plenty of pressure for just about everything if you have at least 3/4" pipes.

Most sprinkler heads are not designed for 115PSI. Whoever designed your sprinkler system should've installed pressure regulators for the system.



Are you on municipal water or private well?

Municipal

[Kankles]

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