I have a home with well water and I have less than ideal water pressure. Are there any special precautions concerning increasing pressure from the current 30/50 to 50/70 in a home with PVC type pipes? I am worried this might overstress the joints.

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I don't think I'd go any more than 40/60. Tell us more about where you lack pressure, how your system is acting.

As far as your PVC pipe goes, it should be OK with 50/70 psi pressure. Depending on what type of pipe you have, common PVC pipe can hold up to 480 psi. However, keep in mind that best residential operating pressure is believed to be 55 psi.

The average house pressure's 45 PSI. This is why most water towers are 100 feet tall. 00 feet gives you 45 PSI at the base amd booster pumps maintain the pressure. On long runs the utility company will increase the main prressure to reach out laying areas. This will force some home owners to install PRV valves to adjust the pressure down to a useable PSI.

I would like to add the link below,Thanks.

John

Google Answers: Residential Water Pressure

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I would like to add the link below,Thanks.

John

Google Answers: Residential Water Pressure

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Yes, that's a good link. In my area, we are on the high side with our water pressure. It is mandated by our Plumbing Code that pressure regulator is installed when pressure exceeds 75 psi. I cannot recall last time I've seen a house w/o water pressure regulator.

Danger, I would not want to run a well at over 60. The reason is the stress you are putting on your pump. Besides, 60# is plenty of pressure.

It is simply a given that living on well water is not going to be the same experience as living on municipal water.

I have read where 100 PSI is a acceptable house pressure. I strongly disagree.
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It is mandated by our Plumbing Code that pressure regulator is installed when pressure exceeds 75 psi.

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There's a reason for that, it puts too much of a strain on the fittings, joints and valves when the house pressure runs too high.

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The average house pressure's 45 PSI. This is why most water towers are 100 feet tall. 00 feet gives you 45 PSI at the base amd booster pumps maintain the pressure

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I agree with jlisenbe that 60 PSI should be enough pressure to service any home. I urge every homeowner with a PRV valve to purchase a hose bib pressure gage,(see image) and check the house pressure on a regular schedule. Good luck, Tom

Well, I'm waiting for Danger to come back and tell us what his problem really is, so we can tell him to clean his aerators.

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Well, I'm waiting for Danger to come back and tell us what his problem really is, so we can tell him to clean his aerators.

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This could also be a low volume problem caused by old galvanized piping. We answered his question about the extra pressure. Now it's up to him to let us know if he has more questions. Regards, Tom