Water Pressure

[Jopopsy]

And I just ordered it. Thanks for your help everyone. I want to take good care of my new coach, and I want DW to have a pleasant experience in the shower w/ the tankless water heater.

[tnchuck100]

Originally Posted by Jopopsy

This one is:

Watts New Lead Free Adjustable 263A-LF Regulator, but with stainless steel exterior parts kit listed below installed, 2" diameter 0-160 gauge, 4-4.5 gpm.

http://www.rvwaterfilterstore.com/im...dels%20001.JPG

That is the regulator I use. I also got the oil filled gauge option.

[Jopopsy]

Originally Posted by tnchuck100

That is the regulator I use. I also got the oil filled gauge option.

Exactly what I just ordered. Thanks again.

[Macrosill]

Originally Posted by tnchuck100

This regulator IS on the site you reference and the specs ARE there.

Ok. Great that you found it. Even better that the specs are there showing a low flow rate just as I expected and hinted to. Perfect!.

[denn888]

Originally Posted by Macrosill

So it appears it is a real Watts regulator but they do not even list flow rate on their site. It is listed under their "small capacity" section. They do list the following :

Series LFH560 Mini Water Pressure Reducing Valves are designed to reduce incoming water pressure to a sensible level to protect plumbing system components and reduce water consumption. This series is ideal where a small economical package is required such as on special industrial process applications, miscellaneous plumbing applications and OEM equipment. Series LFH560 are suitable for water supply pressures up to 300psi(21 bar). The LFH560 features Lead Free* construction to comply with Lead Free* installation requirements.


LFH560 Lead Free* Mini Brass Water Pressure Regulators with Hose Connections, Water Pressure Reducing Valves - Small Capacity, Water Safety & Flow Control - Watts

I use this regulator...Watts New Lead Free Adjustable 263A-LF Regulator, but with 2 1/2" diameter
stainless steel oil filled 0-160 gauge with stainless steel exterior parts kit listed below installed, 4-4.5 gpmhttps://www.rvwaterfilterstore.com/i...dels%20003.JPG

There's good info on this website. If you call them they are extremely helpful. I also purchased my double water filter system from them. The single whole house filter I had with the "Filter it all" filter really cut down my water pressure. Macrosill can attest to that

[dapoppa]

If you live where it's cold don't forget to store the regulator with pressure gauge inside where it's warm or it'll be toast by spring.

[edatlanta]

Originally Posted by Macrosill

I use the Watts regulator from RV Water Filter Store: Standard Filter Canisters for Whole RV and regulate at 50 psi.

I have an older style with dual gauges, pressure in and pressure out.


I would be a bit leary of that. I have not seen a Watts regulator in that configuration before and the specs do not mention the flow rate. There are no reviews either.

I think you would be better off with a regulator from a reputable company that supports the RVing industry.

You are correct about flow rate. I had that unit and still keep it as a backup, but my primary unit now is the Watts 263A which allows greater flow. It is a bit pricey, but allows much greater flow and like all of the Watts units it can be re-built with a simple kit.

[edatlanta]

Originally Posted by denn888

I use this regulator...Watts New Lead Free Adjustable 263A-LF Regulator, but with 2 1/2" diameter
stainless steel oil filled 0-160 gauge with stainless steel exterior parts kit listed below installed, 4-4.5 gpmhttps://www.rvwaterfilterstore.com/i...dels%20003.JPG

There's good info on this website. If you call them they are extremely helpful. I also purchased my double water filter system from them. The single whole house filter I had with the "Filter it all" filter really cut down my water pressure. Macrosill can attest to that

X2. Exactly the one I have.

[GrayHawk51]

Hey guys, being that we're on the subject of water pressure I know that shower heads fall somewhere in there.

Taking a shower with the shower head that comes with the RV unit has a lot to be desired. Camping World has the "Body Spa shower Kit, White" on sale for $32.97 which is a decent price. But I found the Oxygenics Body Spa 26781 White Smart Pause RV Shower Head for $27.09 at

https://www.rvpartscountry.com


S/
Rick

[stadt11]

I'll be honest, I've showered more than a dozen times in our 2016 since we bought it 3 weeks ago, I think the shower head has great pressure; both from the fresh tank and city water.

[Ela1948]

Originally Posted by stadt11

I'll be honest, I've showered more than a dozen times in our 2016 since we bought it 3 weeks ago, I think the shower head has great pressure; both from the fresh tank and city water.

The pressure is only part of equation. Most of us want a good shower with less water. That's where Oxgenics shower heads come in.

[Jopopsy]

Is it worth using the Oxygenics if you're not boondocking (therefore don't care about your grey tank)? Does the Oxygenics restrict the water flow more than the Jayco supplied showerhead?

DW is REALLY looking forward to unlimited hot water; I don't need my tankless going wonky b/c my showerhead is the culprit. Even after having spent the $100 on the high end water pressure regulator mentioned a couple pages back.

[wags999]

We get a much better shower with our Oxygenics then we ever did with the stock head...plus, we use the shut off on the Oxygenics which the stock head did not have.

[Jopopsy]

Shutoff isn't ideal w/ the tankless water heater (from what I've read). But Ok, I'll have to remember to pull the Oxygenics head out of the unit I'm trading in.

[stadt11]

I'm liking the smart pause idea of the shower head

[bgermane]

I have a Watts adjustable similar to what has been listed here. I never use it. As "free-flow" as the Watts devices are, they still restrict the flow a bit. And when I'm only seeing about 0.8 gpm at my showerhead, I don't want to restrict it anymore. I have a pressure gauge that I use to check the water connection at the campsite with when we arrive. I have never found a site where the pressure exceeded 50psi. When I was first battling with my water heater, Jayco told me to stop using the regulator. They said as long as the pressure doesn't exceed 100psi, their plumbing is fine.

[norty1]

Better get that in writing. I have been in CGs with 90 to 100 psi and it does damage.

[Jopopsy]

100psi is high even for residential stick-house plumbing. Just my 2 cents.

When setting up this Watts regulator, can I set it up at home w/ a regular hose with pistol grip on the end? If I'm looking to regulate to 50psi, once I have it set it shouldn't matter where I plug it in right?

Looking to avoid futzing w/ it at the campground.

[bgermane]

Originally Posted by norty1

Better get that in writing. I have been in CGs with 90 to 100 psi and it does damage.

I sure did. I've never seen anything close to 90psi at a campsite. Heck, my house only has 70psi to it. But, that's why I check the pressure first. If I ever saw something extreme, I'd use the regulator.

[Jopopsy]

Originally Posted by Jopopsy

100psi is high even for residential stick-house plumbing. Just my 2 cents.

When setting up this Watts regulator, can I set it up at home w/ a regular hose with pistol grip on the end? If I'm looking to regulate to 50psi, once I have it set it shouldn't matter where I plug it in right?

Looking to avoid futzing w/ it at the campground.

Anybody?