[Troy8432]

Usually, I am a big fan of good water pressure. However, I just installed a NOVA filter and GE water softener over the weekend. While observing the pressure gauges on the NOVA filter, it is consistently at 75 to 78 psi when water is not in use (at rest). I know that residential water pressure should range between 40 and 80 psi due to the risk of pipes bursting above 80 psi. Plus, plumbing fixture manufacturers (Kohler, Delta, Moen, etc...) are only required to build their products to handle 80 psi. I am curious what other villages pressure ranges are, and if anyone has tried to have the water company install a pressure regulator or dial back the pressure in their neighborhood.

[pacjag]

Your house should have a pressure regulator valve somewhere. If you are concerned about the pressure, contact a plumber to adjust it.

[Homer49]

Just looked at ours in Marsh Bend (Francis Loop) - incoming side with no flow = 78 psi. We’ve been here since early May and it’s been about that number the whole time. I’m very happy with that pressure and wouldn’t worry about it until it’s well over 90. Hope this doesn’t happen, but pressure may drop as snowbirds return and more new homes are occupied.

[Michigan Farmer]

I have not seen anything above 65 to 68 along the Hillsbourgh coridor.

[davem4616]

Originally Posted by pacjag

Your house should have a pressure regulator valve somewhere. If you are concerned about the pressure, contact a plumber to adjust it.

agree that somethings not right and that you should contact a plumber

our NOVA gauges show 64 psi

[jimbo2012]

the pressure is controlled by the water company, shouldn't be an issue with instant on heaters.

If you have a hot water tank the pressure is controlled by the expansion tank, many go bad in 3 -5 years.

the bladder gets damaged and the unit fills with water allowing the pressure to exceed 90-100


most are not pre set at 65psi by the plumbers, the factory sets them at 40-45.

they are <$50 at HD or Loews

I get several calls a month on this issue Nova filters have pressure gauges to avoid this problem

call for more info

[Troy8432]

Originally Posted by Troy8432

Usually, I am a big fan of good water pressure. However, I just installed a NOVA filter and GE water softener over the weekend. While observing the pressure gauges on the NOVA filter, it is consistently at 75 to 78 psi when water is not in use (at rest). I know that residential water pressure should range between 40 and 80 psi due to the risk of pipes bursting above 80 psi. Plus, plumbing fixture manufacturers (Kohler, Delta, Moen, etc...) are only required to build their products to handle 80 psi. I am curious what other villages pressure ranges are, and if anyone has tried to have the water company install a pressure regulator or dial back the pressure in their neighborhood.

I had a plumbing company come to the house to discuss, and the individual was adamant that “in his numerous years of serving The Villages residences, he has never seen CPVC/PVC burst from over pressure and 75 psi is okay.” So, I will take no action and rely on home owner insurance in the unlikely event of a plumbing burst. BTW, there are NO pressure regulators installed between the shutoff valve at the street and the houses in Marsh Bend.

While the plumber was here, we also discussed installation of a recirculation pump for the tankless hot water heater to reduce the wait for hot water. He said that it could be done and it will not void the warranty on the Rheem tankless water heater. If anyone would like additional details, feel free to PM me.

[FenneyGuy]

Originally Posted by Troy8432

Usually, I am a big fan of good water pressure. However, I just installed a NOVA filter and GE water softener over the weekend. While observing the pressure gauges on the NOVA filter, it is consistently at 75 to 78 psi when water is not in use (at rest). I know that residential water pressure should range between 40 and 80 psi due to the risk of pipes bursting above 80 psi. Plus, plumbing fixture manufacturers (Kohler, Delta, Moen, etc...) are only required to build their products to handle 80 psi. I am curious what other villages pressure ranges are, and if anyone has tried to have the water company install a pressure regulator or dial back the pressure in their neighborhood.

I am in Fenney and also have a Nova system. My pressure has always been 75-78 PSI like yours.

[jimbo2012]

pipes will not burst at 80psi.

TV does NOT use any pressure regulators in the systems.

They are regulated by design on the street manifolds

You can add a regulator but shouldn't be needed