Watch water pressure at water fill sites

[JohnandColeen]

Sent: 9/4/2003 1:28 AM


We've noticed that some water fill sources, have tremendous water pressure. This summer, we filled out fresh water tanks at a city fill station and before we noticed...our guage was reading nearly 70 psi. Shortly after that, we had to replace our water heater because the old tank started to leak from many little spots. The tank was obviously "on the verge" of rusting through before the 70 psi, but that didn't help. So, unless you're confident of your hot water tank, watch the pressure guage when you fill up!!
John and Coleen
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[jbrt1989]

Sent: 9/4/2003 5:46 AM


Good point. 

Most campgrounds I've visited wouldn't pose a danger, but, it only takes one to do expensive and annoying damage.  I highly recommend to get a pressure regulator that attaches to your hose.  It won't let the pressure go above it's set limit.  They aren't expensive and well worth it.  Especially in these older rigs which may have worn or weak plumbing as you have found out the hard way. 

I got mine at Wal-Mart and I don't think I spent over $10 for it.

I've also been concidering getting a tester to check to make sure the electrical is right at campgrounds as well.  More expensive, but, again, it just takes that one place to make it a bad day.

Jeff

[melyash]

Sent: 9/9/2003 2:51 AM


Pressure Regulators that attach at the hose connection are cheep insurance against the problems we all see here. Less than $10 bucks at any trailer supply store.

Matt