How to Adjust a Water Pressure Regulator Valve

Change the water pressure in your home by adjusting the water pressure reducing valve to recommended house water pressure.

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[vinny]

A no nonsense, to the point, and clear visual example with concise explanations. This is quality content.

[purrungas]

Love these informative videos, no running around the bushes, just straight to the point...thank you very much

[kam]

You did an excellent job explaining this process completely and in detail. Thank you

[bigmoviefan]

thank HEAVENS for a clear, concise video with no overhead or BS!!

[amberkeumurian]

THANK YOU for mentioning the expansion tank/closed system. I would never have figured out what my issue was with my water pressure if you hadn't. I watched quite a few videos on adjusting the water pressure regulator and no one else had said anything about it. <3

[doctordevo]

you helped me greatly today! had to trouble shoot a P & T valve that kept opening and your videos gave me the map I needed. In the end I had to replace my pressure reducer to the house, was at 120 PSI now at 60 PSI, and the back flow tank. Thanks!!!

[davidgrayson]

Thanks for this. I hadn't thought to try to adjust mine. Got it down from 180 to 120, but that was the end of it. My regulators last about a decade. Will be replaced this afternoon.

[charlesjackson]

Great video👍 I'm glad I found it. My water pressure seemed to be too high. When I cut on the kitchen faucet it beat down on the stainless steel sink basin like a bullet.. I also have that plumbing in my house that is prone to leaks.. I figured this would help it as well if I reduced it some.. I have a pressure regulator like the one listed on this video.. I ended up turning it counterclockwise about three times.. I didn't know about that lock nut as well.. That was a good guide in letting me know how much I had reduced the pressure.it is much better now. Thanks again for your very detailed and easy to understand video. The next time I have a plumber in I will get him to check the pressure as well.. I didn't want to spend $150 just to get it reduced to about the amount that it is now..

[cherylwade]

Appreciate this video could not get an answer from water company. They said they could not reduce the pressure from the meter by only partially opening the
main valve. At least now I know what to look for.

[donovanweaver]

I've always been frustrated when I washing my car or even taking a shower with the weak water pressure. So I did what you said crank the bolt down a little and I'm so happy now it takes half the time to wash the car and to shower. Slightly concerned that the PSI might cause damage but I'm willing to take the risk, I don't have a gauge and all that mess. But to be honest with you it's not that strong of flow like at the kitchen sink, it's not splattering out or nothing so I think we're probably good.

[TheDODOFRO]

Thanks for explaining the parts. I’m trying to learn what intravenous systems make a house work.

[chrischristopulos]

This was great, and a lot of help. I have good pressure in the house now. Thanks!

But I heard a bit of a whoosh when adjusting the valve, as the water filled the pipes. I was expecting a more gradual increase. I hope that doesn't mean the valve is damaged.

Thanks again! Great video!

[wfwknrt]

helpful and concise, unlike so may utubers who just drag it on and on.

[sdmfsdmfn]

So tighten the bolt to increase pressure, loosen to decrease pressure?

[ProtruckR]

Thank you. Consider putting in the video a taping on the pressure valve sometimes the spring is sticky and needs little talking

[ericphantri]

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[stompthedragon]

Thiscis an excellent channel anf you are an excellent instructor! Even if I cant do the work myself I can have a handle on potential problems and solutions, terminology to use when trying to explain issues, and just having a genetaral handle on things. Now if we can get rid ofcthis horrible sound in my house.

[mikelesh]

Awesome and easy to understand instructional video. I have a pressure regulator and have never checked my pressure! Im fired up...going to Big Box home improvement store manana to buy a guage and make the adjustment! Thank you!

[CrystalRedTintcoat]

Great video. Appreciate the clear, concise explanation.