Installation Of Water Pressure Reducer Valve
If the water in the pipe lines of our house is running at a high pressure, it can damage the pipe line or the fittings. The high water pressure can burst the pipes and the fittings may give way to water causing the leaks. We can simply avoid this situation by installing a water pressure reducer.
Employing a water pressure reducer valve by our self is very simple provided we are facilitated with proper tools. It will not only be economical but also a time saving exercise for us. Some of the points to be born in mind while handling the pressure reducer valves are discussed in the following paragraphs.
Install the pressure reducer valve as close to the main water shut off as possible to protect the entire house. Firstly, turn off the water supply from the main valve. Also, turn off the gas or the electricity to the water heater, depending upon the type of your water heater. Empty all the faucets of the house.
Using a pipe slice cut a suitable gap into the pipe for the pressure reducing valve to fit into. Better place a bucket under the pipe to collect the line water. Empty all the water from the line. Scrape away any dirt and grin from the pipe using sandpaper.
Flux should be then applied to both the ends of the cut section of the water line. Fasten the elbow, coupling and the adapter. Secure the pipe ends with the Teflon tape. Do the preparations to install the valve like unscrewing the union from the valve and mounting the other fittings.
The pressure reducer valve should now be mounted. Solder an extension piece to the threaded end of the valve and screw it back into the place.
Clean, flux and attach the adapter to the extension piece. Heat the fittings and apply solder. Apply Teflon paste, and then screw the pressure reducing valve into the union, making sure the fitting marked “in” is attached to the main water line. Tighten with plumbers wrenches.
Clean the elbow and the coupling. Attach elbow to the extension piece and then the coupling to another elbow. The measured section of the copper pipe to the elbow is then attached to it. Clean all these joints and solder them. Let them cool and start the water supply. Joints must be checked for the leaks.
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