I'm considering installing a residential style water pressure regulator permanently in the plumbing of the coach versus continuing to use the common RV style one that is installed on the RV park spigot. I realize that won't protect the hose from high pressures but on occasion it seems like the hose version seems too restrictive to flow.
Here's the residential style I'm considering: McMaster-Carr (http://www.mcmaster.com/#4946k11/=17as58z)
Versus the RV hose style: Amazon.com: Camco 40055 Brass Water Pressure Regulator: Automotive (http://www.amazon.com/Camco-40055-Brass-Pressure-Regulator/dp/B003BZD08U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1492826991&sr=8-1&keywords=water+pressure+regulator)
From those who have done this, is this a worthwhile upgrade?
I used to use the whole house style residential water regulators. Now I use the new improved high flow 55psi screw on regulator here: Fixed Regulators: RV Water Filter Store (https://www.rvwaterfilterstore.com/Fixed.htm)
This newly available regulator does flow as well as my older (previous coach) residential style regulator flowed. Plus the outer plastic ring that slides up and down makes installing/removing from standpipes easy.
I use this one. High flow, no lead, 40-50 psi. Protect everything in the coach.
Amazon.com: Valterra (A01-1122VP) Lead-Free Water Regulator: Automotive (https://amazon.com/Valterra-A01-1122VP-Lead-Free-Water-Regulator/dp/B003YJJHI0/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1492864688&sr=8-5&keywords=rv+water+pressure+regulator)
And a couple of these 90° fittings and a 45° one as well to make connecting to low sources easier.
Amazon.com: Valterra A01-0020VP Brass 90° Lead-Free Hose Saver: Automotive (https://amazon.com/Valterra-A01-0020VP-Brass-Lead-Free-Saver/dp/B004RCOUP8/ref=pd_sim_263_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B004RCOUP8&pd_rd_r=8H6M3M7X6DR0D2VX14M7&pd_rd_w=oy9IB&pd_rd_wg=QQbmq&refRID=8H6M3M7X6DR0D2VX14M7&th=1)
AHH..third option: A better hose regulator!
I like this option because it will protect the hose too. Thank you.
I like the RV Water Filter Store: I have a hose from them and love the quality.
Nice ^.^d We like the products RV Water Filter Store sells.
We went through a couple of the Valterra adjustables and no longer recommend them. Lost the first one when it was stored in the coach over the winter - moisture in the gauge froze and caused a leak. Kept the next one at home over the winter but it developed a really bad leak last year.
The RV Water Filter Store is a great resource for filters. Their fixed pressure regulator looks good. We haven't had any issues with our Valterra fixed pressure high flow regulators. I don't see any advantages to an adjustable regulator, just potential problems.
Some pressure regulators only work when the water is flowing. The only way to know for sure is to have a pressure gauge somewhere past the regulator.
Sorry for a stupid question but is there any adjustment
to increase the pressure on those brass regulators, like
they sell at Wally World?
Carter-
Carter, they are fixed (about) output pressure. No adjustment. 40-50 psi is a good pressure for your coach. Any more just increases risk.
I think "most" water pumps are now 55-60psi. 55 psi shore water pretty safe.
We only used a semi-permanent inside-compartment Watts-type home type, never the small RV restrictor. Correct on not protecting the hose.