What is a pressure regulator?
A pressure regulator is a device that reduces water pressure to your house when the pressure in the street is above 80 pounds per square inch. Pressure regulators may be installed on the service line that comes into the house from the meter. District staff are available to help determine if you have a pressure regulator, however, any adjustments or repairs are the responsibility of the property owner.
By name and definition, a pressure regulator is simply a valve designed to automatically regulate water pressure in pipes or tubing downstream of its placement, to prevent downstream pressure from exceeding a predetermined set point. Irrigation system designers use pressure regulators to control and tailor a system’s hydraulics to meet specific design objectives. A pressure regulator maintains downstream pressure by automatically modulating the area of opening through the device. By changing the area of opening as upstream pressures vary, pressure loss through the valve changes proportionally to maintain the downstream pressure at a relative constant. There are various models of pressure regulators available to meet specific flow and pressure requirements. To ensure proper regulator function, the designer should always observe the operating parameters stated by the pressure regulator manufacturer. The manufacturer’s parameters usually include a maximum and minimum upstream pressure, do
Pressure regulators are devices designed to monitor and control the amount of pressure running through a system of some type. There are regulators designed to control water pressure as well as gas and fuel pressure. The typical pressure regulator can be set to alert operators of problems when high pressure conditions exceed predetermined safety levels. As part of the process used to regulate pressure, a pressure regulator monitors the level of pressure found within a system as well as the rate of escape of the liquid or gas from the system. When necessary, a valve will open and close in order to keep the pressure level within an acceptable range. For example, a pressure regulator on an irrigation system would utilize the recommended drip requirements associated with the system as the standard for proper levels of pressure. In the event that the water pressure drops below a certain level, the valve will close and allow the pressure to build up to and acceptable range. As the pressure re
A pressure regulator is a spring-loaded mechanical device installed in your water system to reduce water pressure. Installation of this device is recommended to protect your system from pressure greater than the preset level of the regulator. The regulator is owned and maintained by the customer, and is usually located near the front of the house or business, either by your meter or on the water inlet pipe. Note: Like all things mechanical, pressure regulators can and DO fail! The typical life span of a pressure regulator is 6 to 8 years. The higher the pressure that is being regulated, the shorter the life span of the regulator.
