 Pressure Regulator needs an Expansion TankHere in the Greater Phoenix, AZ desert, a whole-house pressure regulator valve, also known as a pressure reducer (valve) is sometimes employed to reduce high water pressure supplied by the water company to a safer level for use inside the home, typically agreed to be between 40 and 80 PSI. In most areas, an expansion tank or expansion device must be installed whenever a pressure regulator is installed and there is a tank-style water heater. The expansion tank protects the plumbing components (including the pressure regulator itself) from premature failure due to high pressure resulting from a closed system.
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AuthorTony Jurewicz is the owner of Smart Start Home Inspections, serving Phoenix, AZ and the surrounding communities. Tony has a technical background that augments his home inspections and enables him to write high quality reports. His past experience in remodeling, repairing and investing in homes in both the desert Southwest (Arizona) and New England (Connecticut) gives him the hands-on practical knowledge necessary to identify and explain home defects to his clients. Tony is well prepared to help you get to know your new home inside and out. Archives
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