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12-08-2016, 01:37 PM
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I keep ours set to 60 pounds. FR says they test to 90 pounds. You don't want to take a chance of blowing a pipe connection.
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12-08-2016, 01:57 PM
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We always connect one, and then if water pressure is too low, I remove it. Good luck.
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12-08-2016, 01:59 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ontherock
We use one all the time. For the $15.00 cost it's cheap insurance.
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x2 easy security to a problem waiting to strike in some locations.
we have one at the end of each 25 ft hose. (2 trailers)
work well except for when the site has one on their line already then it doesn't - doesn't give you much water pressure.
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12-08-2016, 02:07 PM
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Location: Brentwood, CA
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We ALWAYS use one. There's no point in taking a chance. Our old one seemed to retrict the flow so much the shower was a trickle. Just got one by Fairview, a Canadian company. What a difference and still keeps incomeing pressure at 55. Look it up on line.
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12-08-2016, 02:14 PM
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Location: Central Florida
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I was there 3 times last year and always use a water restricter and never any problems
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12-08-2016, 02:15 PM
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Location: Southern NM
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We have both an adjustable regulator set to 60psi, and a 50psi high flow restrictor. We don't see a difference in performance (just in price). We used to have a cheap restrictor (30psi?) and that did reduce flow which was why it was thrown away.
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12-08-2016, 02:51 PM
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Location: Tucson, AZ
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I once stopped at a park the stated I had to use one due to extremely high pressure. I had a Camco that completely stopped the water flow. Park manager said this was a common problem with them and suggested a Valterra. A few bucks more for the non-adjustable one, and it works great.
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12-08-2016, 03:01 PM
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12-08-2016, 03:33 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ontherock
We use one all the time. For the $15.00 cost it's cheap insurance.
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12-08-2016, 03:48 PM
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Location: Orange Texas
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$15. for a regulator gives you a false sense of security
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12-08-2016, 04:05 PM
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Location: Southern NM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tiggerdad
$15. for a regulator gives you a false sense of security
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12-08-2016, 05:19 PM
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Location: Kirtland, OH
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Many campgrounds are forced to maintain high water pressure to get enough water flow to their many campsites. Use a pressure regulator especially if there are lots of available sites.
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12-08-2016, 06:32 PM
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The latest water pressure regulators available at retail outlets like Camping World are hjigher flow than the ones from years past. Ours cost about $15.00. We use it all the time, and have much better flow rates than we used to have with a more expensive "adjustable" regulator and at far lower cost.
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12-08-2016, 06:36 PM
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Location: Harrison ar
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jakie-Boy
The latest water pressure regulators available at retail outlets like Camping World are hjigher flow than the ones from years past. Ours cost about $15.00. We use it all the time, and have much better flow rates than we used to have with a more expensive "adjustable" regulator and at far lower cost.
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I need to replace mine...do you have a specific example so I can look to purchase? Thanx!
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12-08-2016, 08:04 PM
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I just went to Amazon n searched for adjustable water pressure regulator n made sure it said lead free, thats all.
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12-08-2016, 08:41 PM
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Location: Southern NM
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12-08-2016, 08:45 PM
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Location: Chicago
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Also, most campground water pressures are not constant. The well pump will bring the accumulator tank up to high pressure and then stop until it falls below low pressure. The high and low settings vary by campground. I've seen guys hoses expand like balloons as the pump tops out, then slowly return to normal. Now, I always put my regulator before the hose.
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12-08-2016, 09:52 PM
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Member
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Location: West Central Ar
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Water Pressure
I would advise anyone to "not leave home without it" concerning the pressure regulator. I work for a water co. and have seen water pressure numbers vary greatly. I havea 60# that I always connect to the water supply source( hydrant) and every thing is fine. just a note- I started out connecting it to my inlet on the camper-- camped in a place once where I had to connect 4 25' hoses (only ones available that weekend) and I noticed my hoses leaking. tightened them with pliers and still some leaks, tried an experiment and took regulator from trailer and put it on hydrant and leaks stopped.
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12-08-2016, 10:41 PM
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Location: Missouri
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DeeWayne
I would advise anyone to "not leave home without it" concerning the pressure regulator. I work for a water co. and have seen water pressure numbers vary greatly. I havea 60# that I always connect to the water supply source( hydrant) and every thing is fine. just a note- I started out connecting it to my inlet on the camper-- camped in a place once where I had to connect 4 25' hoses (only ones available that weekend) and I noticed my hoses leaking. tightened them with pliers and still some leaks, tried an experiment and took regulator from trailer and put it on hydrant and leaks stopped.
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As a clarification - will these regulators increase the pressure if the CG has low water pressure? I've heard they don't. Another question - can the RV's water pump be used at the same time as the CG water source to safely increase water pressure within the camper?
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12-08-2016, 10:47 PM
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Location: NJ
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gfarmcafe
As a clarification - will these regulators increase the pressure if the CG has low water pressure? I've heard they don't. Another question - can the RV's water pump be used at the same time as the CG water source to safely increase water pressure within the camper?
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No, they can not increase pressure.
To use your pump you would need to either put in a diverter 3way valve or easier yet just fill your fresh holding tank and draw from it with the pump.
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