How to test the water pressure on a house or building

Sometmes in certain areas of the country the water pressure fluctuates causing problems in peoples homes when demand is low. Here is a way you can diagnose a high or low water pressure problem

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• pressure gauge 100 psi or greater,fitting that adapts to the out side faucet or kitchen faucet

1. The first thing you will want to do is find an outside faucet and find an adapter that will fit to the faucet and the gauge. You can purchase thesse fittings at your local plumbing supply store.
2. pressure regulator used to adjust high pressure in building Sometimes if you llive in an older home or a condo there aren't any faucets outside, In this case you can attach the gauge to the kitchen sink faucet by removing the aerator and installing an adapter. Again these are available at your nearest plumbing supply
3. main water meter going into building Attach the pressure gauge and turn the water on the gauge should read between 60 and 75 psi. If the gauge reads above 80 psi you will need to have a pressure regulator installed on the main water supply line coming into the building

Tips & Warnings

• High water pressure can ruin faucets,toilet valves and can cause relief valves to leak