Question What's your RV water pressure when pump is off?

[Neal]

I've been to 2-3 CG's where it was known they were mega pressure. It amazes me how many don't use them, not me, but I do like higher pressure 50-60 but right now my faucets are running well around 40 surprisingly. I would love to get a water pressure tester that I can just put on city water and see what the pressure is, not regulate it, just read it.

 

[Neal]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000YMU8JC/?tag=rvf01-20

or

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00838J80E/?tag=rvf01-20

 

[TJ&LadyDi]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000YMU8JC/?tag=rvf01-20

or

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00838J80E/?tag=rvf01-20

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Either of those should be just fine. It is handy to have just a gauge that you can check unregulated pressure with.

TJ

 

[Jabber Jaw]

I have two different ones that I use, one is preset to 45 PSI, & the other is adjustable. And I always install it at the spigot.
I find that the "preset" one is the easiest, have tested it and it does maintain 45PSI.

NOTE: A quote from my Newmar, big black book that came with the coach.
"The fresh water system in your designed to operate at a maximum of 60 PSI. Water pressure levels above this level can damage the fresh water plumbing in your unit. If your water pressure ever surpasses 60 PSI, you must install a pressure regulator to reduce the incoming pressure, or fill the fresh water tank and use the internal water pump to supply water to your coach.
Page 161...PLUMBING

 

[Neal]

I'm curious of the pressure drop between the spigot and the house filters (after the reel). This is why I prefer the regulator aft of the reel so I know the pressure at the coach and can enjoy optimal pressure without loss in the distant line.

 

[Buly]

Neal, the static pressure in all lines in the coach will be whatever is set on the regulator. Depending on the demand, it will vary lower than the preset pressure. More demand will decrease the pressure depending on how restrictive are the filters, check valve, number of 90 degree fittings etc. while the supply line is trying to make up for the pressure lost.
But overall I think regulator set to 55psi is "middle of the road " safe pressure for the supply line.

 

[Jabber Jaw]

Neal, I've not checked line pressure in the coach. But, as a comparison to the S&B, there seems to be plenty of pressure to the sinks, and great water pressure in the shower! And that's my main concern!
I wonder, does it being "new" (6 months) make any difference?
DW is "happy"! And "Happy wife equals a Happy life"!?