Water Pressure to high?

Question

I have been told that my water pressure coming into my house registers at 100 and I need a pressure reducing valve to reduce this pressure. Is this the responsiblity of my city water company or do I have to pay to have this installed? Is this something I can do myself and how hard is it to do?

Answer 1

If you know how to sweat a joint, then its a piece of cake.

Answer 2

U will have to go to ur water supplier and ask if they do that or not.....if they r on a pressure system like some rural water companies r then they might put it in for you.....i live in SC and there is 2 towns around me that put their own PRV's in for the customer if the pressure is too high.....if not then putting one in the line wouldnt be too hard if u know how to do basic plumbing......depending on what kind of pipes u have u WILL need certain tools.....pvc of course would be easiest to install in but u want the PRV to go right after ur meter toward the house.....if u think u can do it just go dig up the water meter on ur side then see what kind of pipe it is and go from there......galvanized lines would be about the hardest to install on as u would need to cut and then thread the ends to screw onto.....call ur local water company first to see if they do it....if not and u cant call a plumber if u think u can go for it is should only take about 1.5 hrs or so depending how much digging u have to do.......

Answer 3

It's your , and you must install a pressure valve after main shout off valve in entrance of your cold supply in building .
Buy residential PRV 80psi you need plumbing tools such as solder and pipe cutter also one union and some experience to plumbing.

Answer 4

If you own the home then you may want to reduce to 35#. its a small job for the w/e, and you can get the Gage at your local major plumbing store or possibly at Lowes or HDepot.
place it in-line from the main to the house and your in business to adjust to any poundage you need.

Answer 5

It is your responsibility. Ability to DIY depends on the accessibility of the pipe, material it's made of and your mechanical aptitude. It is not a hard job, just takes a little know-how.

Answer 6

i can't speak on who's responsible--doing it yourself--that all depends on how much of a "handy person" you are. if the pipes are accessable it will be a piece of cake--if not--do you DIG what I'm saying

Answer 7

Yes you would have to pay. Yes you would be able to do it yourself. How hard depends on your experience with blue collar work.

Answer 8

not a hard job to do if the plumbing is accessible . i believe you are responsible to fix yourself