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Temperature Pressure Release (TPR) Valve Leaking

Check out the evolution of my saga with my water pressure and my water heater here: Water Pressure Regulator not regulating after rebuild And here: High water pressure when gauge is not observed Never had any issue with Temperature Pressure Release…
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Does a gas pressure test lose pressure without leaks?

Context I am adding one branch with two sub-branches to my gas line to supply a fireplace and a range stove. I am testing the branch for leaks. I have a cap on one side of the branch, a valve shut off at the fire place, and placed a gauge at the…
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Can home water pressure be measured at the expansion tank?

I currently do not have a pressure gauge that fits an outdoor bib but I do have a tire pressure gauge. If I check the pressure at the Schrader valve assuming the system is pressurized, will that give me the water pressure for the house?
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Water pressure issue when 2 sources running

In our house, if 1 water source is being used it works. But if the horse buckets are being filled (outdoor spigot) all you get is air sound on any other fixture. Even if you try and use hot water (with hot water heater tank full) which is not hooked…
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Is this temperature and pressure release piping up to code?

I just finished installing this Rennai natural gas tankless heater yesterday, and it's working well. My only question is I'm wondering that if I ever get it inspected, will this T&P release piping pass? I've added a slight bend in the pipe in order…
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High water pressure when gauge is not observed

I just installed a new water pressure regulator as documented in Water Pressure Regulator not regulating after rebuild. I left the pressure gauge attached to a hose bib with the faucet turned on so I could monitor the pressure over the course of a…
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How can I fix a water pressure problem on one end of the house?

One end of my house has great water pressure. This includes 2 baths downstairs. The water heater for this end is in the attic above the master bathroom. No problem there. On the other end of the house, the water pressure is very low. That end has…
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Would five 19l pressure tanks in series work as well as one 95l pressure tank in a household well pump system?

This pressure tank is 19 litres and available for just a few dollars The weight is 4kg This one is a different brand and 100 litres The weight of the 100 litre tank is only 15.4kg. I believe both use a similar membrane, just obviously the 100…
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Why will my well pressure not go above 40 PSI even when I hold the pressure switch closed?

My well is probably 200' deep and is about 50' from the house. I have no idea what the pump HP is. I have tried different pressure switches and adjusted them up / down but I can never get more than 42 psi, so I have the switch set at 20 / 40. If I…
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Why isn't my new pressure tank filling?

I replaced the pressure tank as the old one wouldn’t hold air. The new one was changed to 38 lbs. so I lowered it to 28 to match the power controller of 30/50. There was low pressure before I change out the old tank which I assumed was the cause of…
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well water tank - psi pressure comes on at 50psi and takes 10 mins to cut off?

Our (well water)tank - psi pressure comes on at 50psi. It takes 10 mins (more or less) to cut off It does this every approx 10 mins? Been doing this for about 10 days,as soon as it reaches 28-30 psi,it starts the cycle all over again..dread to…
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Why is my well pump overpressurizing?

I have a Franklin 3/4 hp submersible pump 100’ deep in my 5” well bore. I just replaced it as it was showing a consistent overload light on my pump controller. I made sure to test it after I pulled it out and I ordered the EXACT same replacement. I…
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How do I identify my well water pressure issue?

I noticed my washer wasn't get much water pressure so I took the screen off the hose and cleaned it and now the pressure is great. The problem now is every time I use my washer, halfway through filling the tub the water shuts off and I have to go…
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Viessmann Vitodens water temperature and pressure are inconsistent

We have a five year old Viessman Vitodens 100-W. We have noticed that this year the temperature of the hot water is not behaving as it consistently did before. There is an issue especially with the shower/bathtub that when you open the tap fully,…
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Radon suction vs pressurization

Normal radon mitigation sucks out the air from underneath a house's foundation. What if I ran the fan in reverse to blow this same air outward instead of sucking it upward? It seems either direction should be effective, so I am thinking that we…
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