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Low water pressure in coach

September 26, 2013, 10:08:18 pm

The water pressure from our shower ( new head) faucets all seem to be low , checked water flow to coach and it's full bore through the hose ( sorry no gauge yet ) is there another filter within the coach that could be blocked ??

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Reply #1 – September 26, 2013, 10:48:08 pm

No filters in our sistership for the shower.  One thing to consider is that ALL new shower heads have flow restrictors in them to reduce flow and save water.  That could be your issue.  Try it in the house and see if the flow is similar. 

George

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Reply #2 – September 26, 2013, 10:55:15 pm

All new shower heads are mandated to be Low-Flow. Remove head, find restrictor and remove it.

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Reply #3 – September 26, 2013, 11:35:48 pm

Jimmy,
If I understand your post, you're saying pressure is low at all your fixtures?
1.  If your using a standard RV water pressure regulator it's pressure is much lower that what you're probably use to in your house.
2.  Propane water heaters are known to produce white sediment that clogs aerators on facets very nicely- remove aerator to check.
3.  Removing the restrictor on shower heads is good if you have hookups all the time.  But if you want to boondock for any length of time they your enemy.  Same goes for high capacity water pumps.

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Reply #4 – September 26, 2013, 11:43:24 pm

It's an oxygenics shower head and worked great in our last MH but is very poor in our current coach

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Reply #5 – September 27, 2013, 12:25:30 pm

Going to order new hose and regulator , see if that helps ( if we stay in one place for more than 2 night )

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Reply #6 – September 27, 2013, 03:03:33 pm

@Jimmy before throwing money at the problem check to see where the problem is.

Is pressure low only in the shower?
If you remove the head and turn on shower does water gush out?
If you remove the aerator from the sink facet does water gush the same as the shower?

see ya
ken

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Reply #7 – September 27, 2013, 04:14:54 pm

I finally bought a water pressure regulator from the RV Water Filter Store....

RV Water Filter Store: Standard Filter Canisters for Whole RV

I think it was this one.

Watts Adjustable 263A Regulator, but with stainless steel exterior parts kit listed below installed, 2" diameter 0-160 gauge, 4-4.5 gpm

I think it works very well.  lots of flow and adjustable pressure.  Usually run about 60psi.

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Reply #8 – September 27, 2013, 04:19:57 pm

That's the one I am looking at , also new hose from same company , was also going to ask pressure setting but you read my mind. .

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Reply #9 – September 27, 2013, 06:04:25 pm

Just a thought...make sure fresh tank fill switch is not "on".  Good luck!

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Reply #10 – September 27, 2013, 07:20:07 pm

@jimmy..... their hose quality is excellent.

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Reply #11 – September 27, 2013, 07:55:25 pm

Tried removing shower head and opening each faucet full bore , same results poor pressure , so attention moving to pressure / flow into coach .
Decent regulator and hose was on the list anyway , so will order and let you guys know results .

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Reply #12 – September 27, 2013, 07:57:01 pm

I was thinking 15' hose works on most sights and easier to store , any thoughts

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Reply #13 – September 28, 2013, 02:48:58 am

@Jimmy The Watts Brass Model N55B from RV Water Filter Store is the one I use. I'm a little more conservative and have mine set for 55psi but that is just a maximum pressure. If the park pressure is less your pressure will be too. My opinion 25' minimum for hose. 30' would be my hose of choice. Two 15' would work too. There have been several times when my 25' was just a little short.

@George I thought about buying hose from RVWFS but I'm a little worried about the stiffness of the hose. I have a black rubber hose (Sear's best) that is soft and pliable in temps above freezing. It's about 30years old and still going strong. Not so with my Camco (Camco's best) water hose. The Camco is a pain in the butt to roll up in cold weather. I would love a white version of my Sears hose. The Sears hose is my utility hose and is not used for fresh water.

see ya
ken

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Reply #14 – September 28, 2013, 03:00:22 am

Turn the water pump on and see if things improve. This will help to isolate the problem.

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Reply #15 – September 28, 2013, 11:10:41 am

Jimmy,
Your water system is set up completely different than mine.  But do you have any white mineral build up anywhere. in it?  I did and the hidden check valve was plugged right off.  I ended up having to replace it and clean out as much of the minerals as I could.  Then brought myself a water softener for the Foretravel.

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Reply #16 – October 07, 2013, 10:56:53 pm

Fitted new water regulator and hose , shower and facet pressure improved , now waiting new water pump then hopefully I can move onto level system

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