My water line has a pressure regulator where it comes into the house. Is it best to tap into the line upstream of the regulator?
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This pump works with normal city water pressure. If the low pressure side of the regulator is normal city water pressure, the pump should be fine.
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The best thing to do is contact the manufacturer and discuss your concerns with them.
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No ... But you must have the proper psi downstream for the pump to work .. The psi is listed on the pump instructions ...
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Yes. My suggestion is to put a "y" splitter in line so that the pressure regulator is on 1 end and the other end is unregulated. The "y" can be found on amazon... Gilmour 13 Brass 2-Way ConnectorThis way you set the regulator to the correct pressure once and then leave it alone. All the best, Chris
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1. a traditional drip system is regulated to between 10 and 30 psi with most regulators at around 15-20 psi. This hose is probably best run at about 30 psi max. True Water pressure measurements are a little more complicated (static vs dynamic) and depend on flow rates, other parameters, but the bottom line is that this hose can be used with a drip regulator or by closing the hose bibb about halfway. I bought three, at one point all were subjected to full water pressure (90 psi). Two of the three failed. These hoses are nice because they are more flexible than the recycled rubber versions but the cost and failure rate caused me to switch to the recycled rubber versions. Without a regulator, you might accidentally turn them up too high.
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If you haven't already, I would call the company. They are very informative and easy to talk to. They recommend the straightest shot from the meter to the pump to get the most pressure. Mine goes to my basepump after many branches and it works fine. If you pass the 5 gal bucket test, you are probably fine. Another point - Everyone I know with a water softener has a well. You need city water for the basepump. No power would equal no well water.
1483606
The compressor should work fine for blowing out lines. you can set the pressure using the regulator based on your plastic water line ratings. It has quick connect fittings so you can buy an appropriate adapter for your use.
406509
Why would you want to? Just use the water pressure from the faucet. Or maybe we don't understand your question...
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this will boost your the output and you can adjust the flow. also contact you water company to check the pressure of the water line to your meter. if it is a problem between their line and the meter, in most cases they will repair without any cost to you.
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if you plan to attach a hose from the house you will need to purchase a pressure reduction valve that bring the house PSI down to 5 PSI. If you are feeding the fountainhead from a water vat then you will be okay
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Pressure is controlled by your faucet handle. I have my own well so it has all the ups and downs of a pump system. This has never proved to be a problem. The longer I have the system the more I appreciate it. I am an older person with severe mobile limitations so this system has proved to be crucial to my hygeine needs.
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no it has to work in line after the pressure reducer which you are required to use ( its the law)
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I really can't answer but I have mine installed as a recirculating line and whatever the house pressure is how many G.P.M. you get.
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If you mean common garden hose or half inch drip line, the tap spigot from the barrel as it is threaded for standard garden hose. There are common adapters to convert from garden hose to pipe thread.
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Yes, of course, as long as you get the "plumbing" correct. I suggest you get yourself some quick disconnect fittings and make sure you use teflon tape at all the threaded connections. My compressor also powers other air tools. I built a small stand and installed the regulator filter on that. My compressor then feeds a higher pressure along the main line, and I use the Airbrush Depot Regulator as a final lower pressure bench top control. My compressor sits far away, across the room, or even inside while I work outside with the airbrush connected to my "air station" that I made. This allows me to have freedom to move about, and I do not have to walk back and forth to change the pressure at the compressor. Also, by using a high pressure at the compressor then stepping it down with the Airbrush Depot regulator, I avoid the pressure drop you get from using a long line. The peace and quiet of having the compressor far from you is golden! This set up allows me to have another line for another tool from the same compressor to power another tool within easy reach (mini grinder, or engraver) without swapping hoses and fiddling about with the pressure. Once I set my portable air-station to the perfect pressure for the air brush, it rarely changes, so I have MUCH more freedom to still use my compressor for other things at the same time. Also, having that last water trap close to where I am working is useful on humid days.
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I would think you would need a regulator depending on the pressure at the source. It is also a very small diameter hose, so you will have to use adapt it.
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I use my regular size hose (1/2 in) but am very careful as to how much I turn the water on. You need to turn the water on very slowly watching until it drips at the end of the drip hose, finding the right amount of pressure but not too much. Too much pressure can eventually cause the hose to fail. I'm using this hose with a timer so once I've set the pressure I don't have to change it. I believer there are pressure regulators that can be used that would keep the water pressure in the drip hose from getting too high.
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I'm sorry when I had this unit that was it the case for me. I was informed though that a hose should be connected to release pressure and increase flow.
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No, if you use it with a 1/4" drip line, you will need to include a separate 25 psi pressure reducer