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Originally Posted by retiredguy123
I don't have a water softener or a filter system. But, personally, I would be uncomfortable connecting anything to my potable water system that is designed to operate at a maximum of only 80 to 90 psi of pressure. It seems to me that these systems should at least have a safety shutoff device on them to prevent a water leak.
A tank type water heater can withstand pressures of at least 150 psi or higher. It also has a pressure relief valve and an overflow pipe to carry water leakage to the exterior of the house. These are required by the plumbing code.
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You are right but they are rated to "run" at max 80psi and from doing some research it's actually 100psi. Manufacturers are saying 80psi as a safe limit since the water pressure in your home should never get that high. The failure psi is higher and I haven't been able to find that value. Fortunately, these filters are located in the garage so if something does happen it shouldn't cause any significant damage but as you say, we as consumers should not have to worry about this stuff. There should be some failsafe from the water department to prevent dangerious water pressures coming in from the street.