What Is A "Water Pressure Regulator" And Why Would I Need It Checked?

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A Water Pressure Regulator?  It is a device that sits in between the water flow from the street into your home.  It serves the purpose to limit spikes in water pressure, measured in Pounds Per Square Inch, shooting into your home and overwhelming your plumbing systems.  Your plumbing fixtures and connections are generally only tolerant of 75 PSI.  But water pressure can bounce higher than that, like if the City does work on the water systems in your area.  "We see this all the time, when the City is done working on systems in your area, and they turn the water back on, the high pressure may damage your regulator.  The very same regulator that protects your FIXTURES! We are seeing a round of new regulators in the market, and they are of noticeably lower quality, as well. And here’s the big problem… the fixtures in your bathroom and kitchen, and even toilets can’t handle these spikes in water pressure if the regulator fails.  Gasket Leaks and cracks in pipes can be created, and then we are talking flooding damage and such. It's a sneaky cause of water leaks that most plumbers miss. We can check on your water regulator to make sure it is operating correctly, not corroded or obstructed in any way." - Chris Mills, Rocket Plumbing LA Take advantage of our Spring Cleaning specials today and we will throw in a FREE Water Pressure Regulator Diagnostic

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