I recently installed a water softener and had the plumber up the water pressure to compensate for loss of pressure thru the water softener, it is now at 70 psi (the regulator outside the house was adjusted) - I am paranoid, is this OK for copper piping?? Should I have it turned back to 55 which is where it started at ?
2007-03-14 19:42:31 · 2 answers · asked by dummie 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Copper pipe can handle a lot more pressure than that. You just don't want to go over 80 psi, because the connections to your faucets might blow apart above that. Trust me, when we test a water system for an inspection, we put 1 1/2 times the normal working pressure, for 24 hours, on all our systems to certify that they are tight. That is about 125 psi to 150 psi, so you don't have a thing to worry about. Take care!
2007-03-14 19:51:32 · answer #1 · answered by poppyman54 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Mine was set at 65 pounds, P.S.I. after a new well and pump, piping. I had to make several adjustments in the taps due to leaking but, everythings O.K. since I had some foresight and put in 3/4 inch Cooper pipe, with 1/2 inch take-offs, I never have a water shortage. I can turn every faucet in the house on without loss of pressure.
2007-03-15 04:02:28 · answer #2 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋