We have high water pressure in our city (~100 psi).
Because of this, I was concerned that the water supply tubes would eventually rupture.
So, I added a hose bib pressure reducer to bring the supply pressure down to the 40 to 50 psi range.
I went to a local RV parts store and purchased a $12 pressure reducer and connected it to the water supply line.
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Thanks, great tip to look in the RV section… the normal housewater pressure ripped the soft hose apart on my Farmbot. Luckily right by the end. I only found the adjustable one nearby for $77. My adventure continues…
It must be up around 75 or 100 psi. I don’t have a tester but I can try to find out. I did find a $22 pres-set (40 to 50 psi) water pressure regulator option from Canadian Tire:
I also have the same problem with you and I bought RVAQUA M11-45PSI Water Pressure Regulator which can adjustable water pressure up to 160 PSI. I am really satisfied. I think you can try it.
On my trip in last summer, I found that water leaking on the floor of my trailer. I thought it was a leaking hot water heater. I found water leaking from my winterizing pump intake hose valve and the tiny filter on the water pump. I fixed it by installing a new water pressure regulator. The one that I used is Camco 40058, I set the pressure to 40 psi and the leaks stopped. I could not tell what the incoming psi was but it must have been high.
My V1.2 Bot shipped with a pvc landscaping pressure reducer that drops the pressure to 25 PSI. I am also considering putting an adjustable flow reducer down stream of the solenoid to throttle the flow to the watering head.
You can consider this water pressure regulation that I have used. This product can offer protection to your equipment, thereby extending its life. It can also minimize the risk of hose failure.
