Water Heaters - Another pressure release valve problem..

Everytime we run a bath take a shower run dishwater wash clothes our water heater spits at us......What can i do to stop this?It was on it's hottest setting but i turned it down but still having the same problem..How do i go about testing the pressure and how would one install an exspansion tank?


Thankyou for all your help!


Brian

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I bought my pressure tester at lowes. I think it was about $10. Just screw it on a spigot and read.

Thanx for the help guy's i am going to pick one up tommorow..What should the pressure be?



Thanx for the help.

Brian

80 pounds would be the top end for a house pressure. Anything above that is considered high. This would not be good for most fixtures. 60 pounds is a normal and good water pressure. Good luck.

Ok i bought a gauge and it read's 110 so we know that is to high where do i go from here..Sorry to be such a <know-nothing loser> but i am new to homeownership..Never had to do any of this stuff before... :wall:



Thanx for all your help!

Brian

First find out if you have a back flow or check valve in the water line comeing into the home If so then you do need the expansion tank on the water line for sure. If you dont then call the city water and ask them about cutting down the water pressure. You could turn the cold water off to the hot water tank then check the pressure on the water line again after you open and close another cold water valve. See what you get that way. Then trun the water back on to the H/W tank and see what you have then.

ED ;)

It is likely that you have a pressure regulating valve on the house, and it is shot, so you are getting 110 directly from the street into the house. In most areas, it is your responsibility, not the water company, to control this pressure.