Presión de agua superior al máximo recomendado
What Does Water Pressure Over Recommended Max Mean?
Water Pressure Over Recommended Max is a warning alert related to the home water system experiencing consistently high water pressure over the maximum recommended amount of 80 psi Average water pressure in the home is between 25-75 PSI.
Causes
El efecto más común de la alta presión es la aparición de fugas en el sistema de plomería. There may be tiny pinhole leaks and may only come at intermittent times. Incluso una pequeña fuga puede causar problemas muchos más grandes si ocurre en un área en la que puede dañar las paredes o el piso. La presión de agua alta o inconsistente también puede ejercer esfuerzo sobre los electrodomésticos, como la lavadora y el calentador de agua caliente, lo cual reduce su vida útil. La detección temprana y actuar de forma productiva para reparar la presión alta de agua en su hogar son claves para evitar mayores fallas potenciales más graves en la plomería en el futuro.
If you see temporary short-term pressure changes, it can be caused by maintenance on the water supply line by the city/community. You may be able to verify this by contacting your water utility company.
If the user sees temporary short-term pressure changes, it can be caused by maintenance on the water supply line by the city/community. The user may be able to verify this by contacting the water utility company.
How to Diagnose Water Pressure Over Recommended Max?
Nothing is going to tell you more about your home's water pressure than an actual pressure gauge. Pero su hogar le dará algunos indicios y señales para indicarle que es tiempo de hacer una medición precisa.
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Revise sus llaves y accesorios: La presión de agua alta puede hacer que sus llaves, accesorios y las líneas de suministro de sus electrodomésticos se desgasten y se rompan. If you notice that the water pressure may be too much, lowering the water pressure supplied to your home's plumbing system can address this issue. To lower the water pressure in your home’s plumbing system, you can adjust or install a Válvulas reguladoras de presión (PRV).
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Revise si hay Expansión térmica - Are you experiencing high water pressure after using hot water and notice that your water pressure stabilizes after running some cold water? Si es así, es probable que exista Expansión térmica y que necesite revisar su calentador de agua.
What do I do about Water Pressure Over Recommended Max?
Con el tiempo, la presión alta puede comprometer sus tuberías y dañar sus electrodomésticos, como su lavadora y lavavajillas. Contacte a una empresa de plomería local si necesita ayuda para instalar o reemplazar una PRV o un Depósito de expansión.
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Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV)- Universal Plumbing Code states that if the water supply is over 80psi (551 kPa), the installation of a Válvulas reguladoras de presión (PRV) is required. PRVs regulate the pressure of the city water as it enters your home, greatly reducing your risk of leaks and you will get more longevity from your plumbing system and water-using appliances.
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Get a Válvulas reguladoras de presión (PRV). Las válvulas reguladoras de presión son un componente clave para mantener una casa libre de fugas.
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If you have an existing PRV installed,
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Check to see if the PRV is installed correctly. The Flo device should be installed after the PRV. If the PRV is not in the correct position, have a plumber come out to move the Flo after the PRV. If the Flo device is installed before the PRV, you may continue to get Water Pressure Over Recommended Max or High Pressure alerts.
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Adjust the PRV Base Pressure- The base pressure may need to be adjusted lower
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Replace PRV- It may be time to replace your PRV. If the pressure is consistently shown to be high, you may want to verify the high pressure with a plumber or by using an analog pressure gauge. In this case you will either need their PRV replaced or re-calibrated or will need to have a new one installed.
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- Expansion Tank- An expansion tank is a small tank connected to a water heater or hydronic system that absorbs the pressure caused by water expansion due to heating, preventing damage to pipes and the water heater. The expansion tank acts like a buffer, allowing the water to expand into the tank instead of increasing pressure in the pipes and water heater.
- Install or service an Expansion Tank.