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    Sep 20, 2014, 02:38 AM
    Water pressure down
    How to turn water pressure down in house what direction do I turn pressure valve
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    ma0641 Posts: 15,675, Reputation: 1012
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    Sep 20, 2014, 06:04 AM
    Loosen the locknut and then slowly unscrew the stem. Make sure water is flowing so you can see the change. When satisfied, tighten the locknut.
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    Sep 20, 2014, 09:14 AM
    [SIZE=2]1. Close the gate valves before and after the PRV. Open
    the bypass valve
    [/SIZE][FONT=Arial-BoldMT][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial-BoldMT][SIZE=2]slowly [/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Arial-BoldMT][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial-BoldMT][SIZE=2][/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][SIZE=2]in the bypass line and blow[/SIZE]
    [SIZE=2]the system down. Care should be taken not to open
    the bypass completely to prevent the safety relief
    valve (if installed) from popping off. After blowing down
    the system, close the bypass valve.
    2. Loosen the lock nut on the adjusting screw to allow
    adjustment. Relieve the adjusting spring. See Figure
    2-1.
    3.
    [/SIZE][FONT=Arial-BoldMT][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial-BoldMT][SIZE=2]Slowly [/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Arial-BoldMT][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial-BoldMT][SIZE=2][/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][SIZE=2]open the inlet side gate valve to the fully open[/SIZE]
    [SIZE=2]position, and partially open the outlet valve so only a
    small amount of fluid can pass.
    [/SIZE][FONT=Arial-ItalicMT][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial-ItalicMT][SIZE=2]This bulletin should be used by experienced personnel as a guide to the installation of the Model GD-24 Pressure
    Reducing Valve. Selection or installation of equipment should always be accompanied by competent technical
    assistance. You are encouraged to contact Armstrong International, Inc. or its local sales representative for additional
    information.
    [/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT]
    [FONT=Arial-ItalicMT][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial-ItalicMT][SIZE=2][/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][SIZE=2]1. An Armstrong ìYî strainer (20 ñ 100 mesh, depending
    on liquid quality) should be installed before the PRV
    to reduce the chance of dirt fouling.
    2. Pressure gauges should be installed before and after
    the PRV.
    3. Piping a bypass line with a globe valve around the
    PRV will allow system operation while the PRV is
    being serviced. Install only if fluid cannot be shut-off
    to service PRV.
    4. Do not install quick opening or closing valves
    downstream of PRV.
    5. Install the PRV with the flow in the direction of the
    arrow on the body.
    Improper adjustment of the pressure reducing valve may cause hunting, improper control, and possible damage to the
    valve itself. Adjust the valve as follows:
    4.
    [/SIZE][FONT=Arial-BoldMT][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial-BoldMT][SIZE=2]Slowly [/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Arial-BoldMT][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial-BoldMT][SIZE=2][/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][SIZE=2]turn the adjusting screw clockwise until the[/SIZE]
    [SIZE=2]desired pressure is obtained on the downstream
    pressure gauge.
    5.
    [/SIZE][FONT=Arial-BoldMT][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial-BoldMT][SIZE=2]Slowly [/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Arial-BoldMT][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial-BoldMT][SIZE=2][/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][SIZE=2]open the outlet valve to the fully open position.[/SIZE]
    [SIZE=2]6. Adjust pressure again after system stabilizes.
    Turning the adjusting screw; Clockwise
    [/SIZE][FONT=Arial-BoldMT][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial-BoldMT][SIZE=2]increases[/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT]
    [FONT=Arial-BoldMT][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial-BoldMT][SIZE=2][/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Arial-BoldMT][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial-BoldMT][SIZE=2][/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][SIZE=2]pressure and Counterclockwise
    [/SIZE][FONT=Arial-BoldMT][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial-BoldMT][SIZE=2]decreases [/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Arial-BoldMT][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial-BoldMT][SIZE=2][/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][SIZE=2]pressure.[/SIZE]
    [SIZE=2]7. Tighten the adjusting screw lock nut after adjustme
    [/SIZE]
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    Sep 20, 2014, 11:10 AM
    Hello Tom please revisit your post, Thanks.

    Jlee,

    Please watch the clip below, Thanks

    John

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExNosdWfvnI

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