An Overview of Water Pressure Regulator
What is a Water Pressure Regulator? Water pressure regulators (sometimes called pressure reducing valves or PRV ) is a specialized plumbing valves that reduce water pressure from the main water line into your home’s line. The water pressure regulator is designed as a valve that reduces the pressure of water to a level safe for plumbing fixtures in a home. As, the name suggest this valve slow down the pressure to a minimum level before the water reaches any plumbing fixtures inside the home. Excess pressure may cause major problems to most household plumbing fixtures which can eventually cost money. A regulator lets you control the water pressure entering your home via an adjustable spring-loaded diaphragm. PRV’s is not necessary to be installed for every plumbing fixtures. This Valves can be installed in situations where water pressure is irregular or where the water supply coming through the main line at home is at a very high pressure. Where is the water pressure re