The county came out and measured the water pressure.It was 40 psi at the house and 100 psi at the curb.Recommendation: Pressure Reducing Valve may need adjustment orhas failed.Now is the the county's problem or mine. The guy just left anote on my door, so I didn't get to ask him, and I found the notelate friday evening so I couldn't call.If this is my problem, where is the valve located. I do think Ican adjust it, and probably replace it if it is b/w the main andthe house.Advice?

Everything after the meter is usually the homeowner's responsibility.The pressure valve could be in one of many places. At our house, itis in the same underground box with the main shutoff valve at thestreet. Typically, they are at the point where the water line entersthe house. Especially if you have a basement.

Water Pressure - Wher is my "Pressure Reducing Valve"?

May 01, 2005 22 Replies

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Dave 21 years ago

The first one pictured on Speedy Jim's webpage is the one I have. I think I paid around $50 for it although I can't remember exactly. Lowe's has them and HD probably does also. In addition to that you might also have a back flow valve which could also be clogged.

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Brett Miller 21 years ago

There is someting like what is in the pictures on the site, but I was told it was a back flow / anti siphon valve.

How much do the valves on the site run?

Thanks BM

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Speedy Jim 21 years ago

Typical cost on a 3/4" PRV should be around $75. Might even find them at BigBox.

Jim

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