Water Pressure

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#1

Originally Posted By: thauswirth
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In reading another post, I noticed some inspectors take water pressure readings during the normal course of their inspection. I currently do not unless I am doing a well flow and pressure test.


Can anyone that does do water pressure tests share with me the following:

1. Do you do it on all homes?
2. What equipment do you use? (I personally like the glycerin filled gauges with a max level indicator.)
3. Where do you take your reading (hose spigot or interior tap)?

I currently make a general statement on water pressure regarding visual observations made while running fixtures either concurrently or alone.

Adding a pressure reading seems to make sense and I think it will add a dimension to my inspection as I can identify high pressure situations that I may currently be missing with my current procedure.


Thank you for your feedback.

#2

Originally Posted By: jpope
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1 - Yes, I do it in all homes as a standard part of my inspection.


2 - A standard water pressure gauge works fine (IMHO). Pressure is pressure. I've used several different types and after losing a few, decided to stick with the cheaper ones.

3 - I try and take the pressure in at least two different locations.

A) Street pressure; If there is a spigot in line before the regulator, if not, I look for the pressure reading from the gauge supplied from the utility company at the main if it's accessible.

B) Working Pressure; Any interior faucet after the regulator (bathroom, kitchen, laundry area).

In my report, I record only the working pressure at the interior fixtures.

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Jeff Pope
JPI Home Inspection Service
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#3

Originally Posted By: jstewart1
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What you said. Its all good!! icon_biggrin.gif

#4

Originally Posted By: thauswirth
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Thanks Jeff. Great info!

#5

Originally Posted By: jstewart1
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Ive lost a couple of gauges. You can make your own very cheaply.


Granger has the gauge

#6

Originally Posted By: dvalley
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when a pressure issue arises inside the home.

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David Valley


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