[BunnyA]

Originally Posted by jrref

Yes and I have the one you described that shows the maximum pressure so in my case, I know the water pressure never exceeded 80 psi. Typically our water pressure varies from 65-70psi here in Osceola Hills. I can understand Nova's position because the filter canisters have a maximum working pressure and if you exceed that, they can start to crack and eventually fail. I also know that Nova has installed thousands of filters over the years and if there were a problem there would be a ton of reports by now you would think?

We just had our Nova filters changed and had to replace one of the blue canisters. Maybe more prevalent than is known.

[Kelevision]

My nova system had a 1 year warranty. My Pegasus system has a lifetime warranty.

[Bay Kid]

Originally Posted by Kelevision

My nova system had a 1 year warranty. My Pegasus system has a lifetime warranty.

Sounds like NOVA is going to lose lots of business. Appears they are too busy anyway.

[jrref]

Originally Posted by Kelevision

My nova system had a 1 year warranty. My Pegasus system has a lifetime warranty.

True, but thats because you are paying almost double for the Pegasus so that warranty is built into the price. Nothing wrong with that but it needs to be mentioned.

[adamcurtis]

As a Nova customer for almost 4 years I have never had an issue with the system. To be fair, a Nova System is very different than a pegasus system it's like comparing apples to oranges. Nova is a very stable company and we have had nothing but great service from them. If you have ever been to their warehouse on clay drain road you would understand their credibility and it is very apparent why they are in over 25,000 homes in the villages alone. Very kind people and family owned and operated.

[Notsocrates]

Originally Posted by villagetinker

Have you placed a water pressure gauge on your house? These are available with a manually reset pointer for the highest that the gauge measured, and can easily be installed at any hose bib. As I recall our water pressure is around 60 PSI (Brownwood area).

What caused the rise in pressure?

[Notsocrates]

Originally Posted by villagetinker

Have you placed a water pressure gauge on your house? These are available with a manually reset pointer for the highest that the gauge measured, and can easily be installed at any hose bib. As I recall our water pressure is around 60 PSI (Brownwood area).

What could cause a pressure increase in a munipal water supply?

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Notsocrates

What could cause a pressure increase in a munipal water supply?

There can be many causes, but you can install a pressure regulator on the incoming water supply pipe to prevent pressure increases. However, if you have a tank type water heater, the pressure regulator will not prevent a pressure increase caused by thermal expansion inside your house. See Post No. 32.

[jrref]

Originally Posted by adamcurtis

As a Nova customer for almost 4 years I have never had an issue with the system. To be fair, a Nova System is very different than a pegasus system it's like comparing apples to oranges. Nova is a very stable company and we have had nothing but great service from them. If you have ever been to their warehouse on clay drain road you would understand their credibility and it is very apparent why they are in over 25,000 homes in the villages alone. Very kind people and family owned and operated.

This is very true which is why everyone is all upset over these filter housings having issues after a couple of years. I guess Nova needed some time to figure out what was happening and thought as they change filters they could address any issues but there are a lot of Villagers who change the filters themselves and needed to know to look for these signs of potential failures.

Update: Fortunately they are now using a new manufacture where maybe the system is more robust but there is still no solution to the over pressure problem that may be happening.

[TheVillagesYoungster]

Same thing happed to me on a 3 year old system. $65 per canister to replace. So that is $195. Thinking of getting a new system for this price if I have to replace canisters every 3 years. My pressure is always between 70 - 80. Very disappointed.

[azcindy]

Originally Posted by jrref

Can you take picture and post it of the pressure gauge installation? Also what the model number is. Curious what they installed.

Sorry it took so long. I didn't have notifications on:

[junction29]

Originally Posted by adamcurtis

As a Nova customer for almost 4 years I have never had an issue with the system. To be fair, a Nova System is very different than a pegasus system it's like comparing apples to oranges. Nova is a very stable company and we have had nothing but great service from them. If you have ever been to their warehouse on clay drain road you would understand their credibility and it is very apparent why they are in over 25,000 homes in the villages alone. Very kind people and family owned and operated.

Hi, we have been a NOVA customer for 12 years and have never had any problems with the system or the company, so I won’t be changing anytime soon 👍👍

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by azcindy

Sorry it took so long. I didn't have notifications on:

With the setup you have, the pressure regulator will prevent any increase in pressure caused by the water department who supplies your water. But, it will not prevent a pressure increase that could occur inside your house. Another poster said that you have a tankless water heater, which means that it is unlikely that you will experience thermal expansion that could cause a pressure increase. I would still suggest that you buy an inexpensive pressure gauge that has an extra needle that will go up when the pressure increases, but it will not go down. You can screw this onto an outside hose bib and leave it there for a few days, and it will tell you how high the pressure went up during that time period. These gauges only cost about 10 dollars from Amazon.

[BrianL99]

Originally Posted by ton80

1. The plumbing systems for potable water essentially form a closed piping section subject to heating at the water heater. ...

Rather than speculate what the pressures are for the water systems, I suggest that Nova contact Jacobs Engineering to explore what the current controls are for the systems and what the measured pressures have been. I volunteer to participate if both parties agree. I can explain to both organizations what my experience/expertise has been.

AS to failures, I have had 2 canister failures and a reverse osmosis failure and a leak.

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The failures seem to be pinholes which are manufacturing defects in my estimation. A one year warranty on a water system is inadequate. I bought a new system after 8 years. Hopefully it works for 10 years.

I defended Nova in the past. Hopefully I can do it in the future.

I don't have a filter system, so I don't really have a horse in this race, but it's nice to see any post on ToTV, from someone who knows what he's talking about.

You're 100% right about the pin hole leaks. If they exist, there's a quality issue.

If TV water systems typically have a ambient pressure around 60+, installing canisters with a design limit of 80-90, is ridiculous.

I'm curious. Who's installing these systems? Does Nova & Pegasus have licensed Plumbers installing these systems? If not, why not? I would assume a competent Plumber would know better, than to install a filter system they know is going to fail, without installing the proper pressure relief valves?
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[biker1]

I have a 2 canister 20" x 4.5" Big Blue system ordered off the internet. It is rated to 90 PSI. I believe this is fairly typical for these sorts of systems. It is 11 years old and no issues. The last time I measured my water pressure (when I replaced my hot water heater expansion tank and needed to set the pressure in the bladder), it was 60 PSI. If people are seeing failures at an early age I would suspect bad quality in the product.

Originally Posted by BrianL99

I don't have a filter system, so I don't really have a horse in this race, but it's nice to see any post on ToTV, from someone who knows what he's talking about.

You're 100% right about the pin hole leaks. If they exist, there's a quality issue.

If TV water systems typically have a ambient pressure around 60+, installing canisters with a design limit of 80-90, is ridiculous.

I'm curious. Who's installing these systems? Does Nova & Pegasus have licensed Plumbers installing these systems? If not, why not? I would assume a competent Plumber would know better, than to install a filter system they know is going to fail, without installing the proper pressure relief valves?
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