A pressure regulator tames the incoming water pressure and protects the whole house. The install goes on the main line after the meter.
The location
Install the regulator on the main line after the meter and the main shutoff. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older city rowhomes have aging supply lines In Pittsburgh, the location is the standard point.
The shut
Turn off the water at the meter before cutting into the line. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older city rowhomes have aging supply lines In Pittsburgh, the meter shutoff is the first stop.
The cut
Cut the main line and fit the regulator with the unions on either side. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older city rowhomes have aging supply lines In Pittsburgh, the unions ease the future service.
The install
Install the regulator with the arrow pointing with the flow, and the adjustment facing up. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older city rowhomes have aging supply lines In Pittsburgh, the direction matters.
The set
Turn the water on and set the pressure to the house's target, around 50 to 60 psi. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older city rowhomes have aging supply lines In Pittsburgh, the gauge confirms the setting.
The test
Check the connections for leaks and let the pressure settle. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older city rowhomes have aging supply lines In Pittsburgh, the settle confirms the setting.
The call
Install the regulator on the main. Call 888-217-3585 and Pittsburgh Plumbing Helpers will match you with a Pittsburgh pro for the job.
Plumbing in Pittsburgh: what to know
In Pittsburgh, freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older city rowhomes have aging supply lines. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Allegheny County — from Baldwin, Dormont and Brentwood to ZIP codes like 15219, 15213, 15282 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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