Water pressure regulator settings

[trvlrerik]

I have purchased an 09 Cyclone 3912 and love it. I am new to 5th wheel camping and just figuring things out. I have been using the small water pressure regulator supplied with my city water hookup, but find the pressure is a little low. If I install a different adjusible pressure regulator what is an acceptable pressure level that will not damage any factory plumbing.

Thank You
Erik Clark

 

[JohnDar]

From what I've read here, set it somewhere between 40 - 50 psi. What is the flow rating (gpm's) for your adjustable regulator?

 

[TXBobcat]

Hello Erik
If you have a straight inline regulator that you normally get from a dealer or from Wal-Mart, it is stamped on the side as to the pressure setting. As John said about 40-50 psi. Only thing is the thru put is about 2 - 2.5 gal per minuter. I would suggest you try either of these.

Take a look at the Watts 263A Regulator, there are a few different configurations. I have had good luck with this one.
http://www.rvwaterfilterstore.com/PressureRegulators.htm

This is one that might work from Camping World..
http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/item/adjustable-water-regulator/36032
I read some of the reviews on this one.. Not all very good.


Here is one that you most likely have now...
http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/item/hi-flow-water-regulator/26539
Keep this one as an extra.

Some others go to Lowes and get a household regulator (same or similar to the Watts 263) and add brass water hose adapters to it and have no problems. Just look for the thru put of about 4 - 4.5 and being adjustable.

 

[JohnDar]

I recently ordered the N55B regulator and a double canister set up from The RV Water Filter Store. I like the idea one camper had to put it in an opaque tote under the RV, rather than trying to install it in the basement. Our TT came with a single filter canister installed under the kitchen sink. Many fine words were directed at the parents of the engineer that opted to mount it there when I had to change the filter.

 

[Bobby A]

Does anyone know what the PSI the factory tests the plumming/water lines ?? I have heard they use alot of PSI to find leaks before being shipped.

 

[Mike Aplin]

The factory does what is known as a 3lb test. Thanks.

 

[Bobby A]

how does that equate to PSI ??? Thanks

 

[sailorand]

I have installed a household type regulator into my unit. It goes on behind the city water inlet. There is a lot of room in our unit to do this. Parts were easy to find at Home Depot and install took about 1 hour.

 

[trvlrerik]

Wow! I did not expect much response from my question, I appreciate the input a lot. I think I will start simple and look for an in-line higher gallon per minute unit.

Just fyi, I have never been made to feel so welcome by a huge group of people (the world of RVs). I can see why my friends urged me to purchase an RV. I can finally show my kids people that still understand "the Golden Rule".

Thank You
Erik Clark