Water Pressure Reducing valve / Water Pressure Regulator is leaking

[rj147000]

The water pressure regulator installed near the main water shut off value just started leaking. Would anyone know what causes the leaking ? I noticed the leaking started after I shut off and restored the main water supply to fix shower faucet leak. Also, will it be safe if I try to use "Flex Tape" to fix the leak ? Will applying this temporary cause more problems (e.g. burst pipes or burst water pressure regulator). Any suggestions and helps will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Fitter30]

Leaking out the top? Bad diaphragm needs either a rebuild kit or a new one. If screws holding the top on rusted replace it.

 

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[rj147000]

Leaking out the top? Bad diaphragm needs either a rebuild kit or a new one. If screws holding the top on rusted replace it.

Thanks for your quick response. I have not found the exactly location on the regulator. It seems to be from the top. The screw holding the top is not rusted.

 

[Jeff H Young]

install a new regulater

 

[rj147000]

install a new regulater

Thanks. This is probably what I need to do.

 

[Jeff H Young]

Ive rebuilt them nothing to it parts are around 3/4 the price of new. 200 dollar reg might cost 150 to fix. but check it out let us know how you do.

 

[rj147000]

Ive rebuilt them nothing to it parts are around 3/4 the price of new. 200 dollar reg might cost 150 to fix. but check it out let us know how you do.

Hi Jeff,

Just an updated that the old pressure release value has been replaced. Everything is good now. Thanks for your help.