[cabo35]

After reading a toilet issue in the Do It Yourself forum, I posted a reply. After thinking about it, I thought the water pressure/water company question would be suitable and appropriate for the general forum as well. Sooooo.....here it is.

Had the same (water supply) problem at about the same time as you (12/19/12). Received possible explanations from several sources. One plumber suggested that it is a high water pressure issue that closes the push-pull type valves used in most Villages homes. I pushed the valves that had been tripped and got water back to the toilet and sinks involved (three valves). It's counter intuitive but pushing the valve firmly in opens the water supply. The plumber said that the problem with this simple fix is that the plastic push-pull shut off seems to close with greater frequency after each "tripping". We have lived here 7 years and around Dec. 19 the problem first occurred.

Sure enough, the push-pull shutoff valve for guest toilet and sink "trip" every other day now. He suggested that the problem may be linked to water pressure fluctuations, usually at night and possibly related to cold temperatures and or build up from less demand. He said the normal pressure in the line is 70 psi. At night it can spike to as much as 120 psi.

After some investigation, I will be replacing all the shut off valves with the conventional turnoff valves most of us are familiar with.

To date, the water company has not been helpful and somewhat evasive. They are sending someone out tomorrow and hopefully I will get an honest evaluation.

Anyone else been down this road with the water company? Any info or suggestions appreciated.

[KeepingItReal]

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[cabo35]

Thanks for the tip. The 71 psi is consistent with what the plumber advised.