Do you find that the pressure on the side of
your water supplier has increased considerably, thereby threatening the life of
the water using products like showers, dishwashers, etc. within your house?
Well then, you must also be aware that a too high pressure of the water will
not only damage the devices but also cause leaks in the pipes, in and around
the house, causing a nuisance. These conditions can be well taken care of if a
proper backpressure control valve is installed
at the entry point.
Although it’s usually best to take the
assistance of experts or specialized agencies in this domain yet it can be said
that the process is not that cumbersome or troublesome that it can never be
handled by the house owners themselves. Following proper guidelines will help
you do this task without any hassle and without leaving any loopholes that may
cause trouble later. Also, the cost of the services of the expert is saved
efficiently.
Finding the best water regulator for you
Thousands of products from various brands are
available in both offline and online stores and you need to find the one that
suits your purpose the best and your budget too. However, do not compromise on
the quality of the item for a lower priced item.
Trace out the proper place to insert the back pressure control valve
Dig out, in and around the
water meter region to find the pipes where the valve will be fitted. It often
needs a digging of 3-4’ to find the exact spot for the purpose.
Installing the regulator
Once you find the pipes, you
will also be able to locate the pressure nipples. You need to remove the pipes
attached to any one nipple that supplies clean water to your home. Loosen the
fitting and insert the regulator into one of the pipe endings and then fix the
other pipe as before. Add a tape round the connection and add back the nipple.
The finishing touch
After you start the water
again, check for any damage or leak that may have been caused by the insertion
of the back pressure control valve.
Use plastic cuffs for extra leakage proof settings. Start the water devices and
let the water flow for some time before you actually start using it. Good luck!
