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    Jan 13, 2011, 12:03 PM
    Pressure regulator failure?
    How often should I expect a pressure regulator to fail. It appears mine has failed after about 4 years as it regulates pressure to 50 psi only if I open a faucet and let about 1/4 gallon per minute come out. Apparently the regulator leaks that amount which builds the pressure up on the outlet side. I bought a new pressure regulator and it had the same problem, even though it was new.
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    Jan 13, 2011, 01:32 PM

    Not sure I understand your post but it sounds like your have a flow restriction somewhere not pressure problem
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