mipowell
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I recently installed a new pressure reduction valve because the pressure in my water pipes was exceeding 130PSI. After installing the pressure reduction valve, the pressure is now reading approximately 45PSI. However, the pipes near the shut off valve and pressure reduction valve now seem to be cavitating when someone runs the water in the house (toliet flushing, running water at a sink) I understand that the cavitation can be caused by water going from high pressure to lower pressure in the reduction valve. This cavitation never occured prior to the installation of the pressure reduction valve and I am wondering if this is the direct result of having a working pressure reduction valve. The cavitation can be quite violent and I am afraid that the pipes or valves may burst.
Please note: I do not have a pressure tank installed and I was wondering if this might eliminate the caviation if I installed one next to the hot water tank.
Any advice on the root cause and solution to the cavitation is greatly appreciated.
Please note: I do not have a pressure tank installed and I was wondering if this might eliminate the caviation if I installed one next to the hot water tank.
Any advice on the root cause and solution to the cavitation is greatly appreciated.