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Water Pressure?

We went to Avila Beach last week camping, and we plugged in to power, water & sewer.  We rarely do that, we usually dry camp, I  always use one of those inline water regulator. The problem was taking a shower there wasn't much water pressure, so when Teri took a shower I removed the regulator, and she said it was much better. I had a inline gauge on the hose and with the regulator it read 40 to 45 PSI , and without the regulator it was around 55 to 60 PSI. I know different places have different pressures .  SO!  What is the Max PSI the pipes are good for ????????????
  I have a house type adjustable regulator i could install with a gauge, would that be better?    96  U 320
                              Thanks    Art
Art
1997 Prevost 40'
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Reply #1 –
 If low water pressure, I just fill the tanks and use the internal water pump. That works and I don't have any concern over too much pressure.
Eric
Eric & Nancy
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Reply #2 –
My guess is that you are using two in-line water regulators.
If you check your water fill fittings, behind the wall where the back flow valve is, you will probably find a regulator already in the line. That is the way my 1996 U270 is set up and I think that they came that way from the factory. You probably do not need the extra regulator. We usually always operate off of the on board water system and pump and no from the shore water hydrant. No surprises......

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Re: Water Pressure?

Reply #3 –
Quote from: Eric Rudolph –
If low water pressure, I just fill the tanks and use the internal water pump. That works and I don't have any concern over too much pressure.Eric
Quote from: Jon Twork –
We usually always operate off of the on board water system and pump and no from the shore water hydrant. No surprises.
We also use an in-line water regular, so no worries about too much PSI - George places it between the coach's water hose and our whole-house filter  He then uses a short water hose between that filter and the campground spigot.  If the campground pressure is too low for a nice shower, we make sure our water tank has sufficient water, and then turn on the internal water pump.  The pressure from the onboard system is just right (says this Goldilocks)!  :))
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Reply #4 –
My understanding (from FOT mechanics) is that at the factory, these coaches are pressure tested to 100psi.  I have been in campgrounds that tell us that their pressure is 80 psi (much too strong, I think) and our stick built home had a regulator set at a tad over 40 psi.  We also use a regulator at the hose bib and before our house filter that is rated for about 40 psi ... but the water pump we just had installed is a bit beefier than that.  Running off of our own pump is our usual practice, also.
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Reply #5 –
On my older coach we have seen joints leak at 60 psi, and had a high pressure leak drain overnight to the grey water tank, over flow it and flood the coach. I now run 45 psi max into the coach and on my variable speed pump.
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