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    Dec 16, 2014, 09:39 AM
    Water meter replacement now plumbing leaks
    The county just replaced water meters on a rental , Triplex , never notified that water would be shut off . Tenets complaining of excessive pressure , now I have internal plumbing problems on 2 out of three units.
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    Dec 16, 2014, 10:43 AM
    now I have internal plumbing problems on 2 out of three units.
    What kind of internal plumbing problems?
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    Dec 16, 2014, 06:20 PM
    You need to have someone test the psi. Tenant says excessive pressure but that could also mean just increased volume. If the psi is over 45 you could install a pressure reducing valve right after your main shut off valve. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miVxO0wZGCE
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