Water pressure regulator

Apr 20, 2007
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Can anyone explain to me how to set the water pressure regulator to the correct pressure please (I know to turn the knob before anyone says it)
 

Damian

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Mar 14, 2005
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Gary, the pressure switch needs to be set to come on as soon as a tap is opened, and shut off no more than 5 seconds after the tap is closed, but preferably 2 to 3 secs.

Trial and error is the only way to do it!!just adjust a little at a time.
 
Nov 6, 2006
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Open a tap, so that you have a steady fow with no spluttering.Turn the pressure switch fully clockwise-the pump will continue to run. Close the tap. Turn the pressure switch knob anti-clockwise steadily until there is a click. Continue a turther 1/2 turn. This setting should be about right. The cold side should shut the pump off quickly, but allow longer say 10 secs for the hot side. A minor adjustment may still be required.

If you switch from mains to battery power (and vice-versa), expect to have repeat this process

I hope your switch is easily accessible-I moved mine for this reason
 
May 31, 2007
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Thankyou for that advise, I had the same problem while away over the weekend and I couldnt get it right, it was trial and error but I didnt get it right, I can set it up correctly now.
 
Nov 6, 2005
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The pressure regulator is a flawed design - the pump pressure depends on voltage so you need to set the regulator using a flat(ish) battery without hook-up.

If you set the regulator using a hook-up, the battery voltage will be 13.8v from the power supply. If you then become reliant on just the battery, it'll only be 12.0-12.7v, which won't be enough to turn the pump off!
 

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