Can I temporarily adjust my Zurn Wilkins 600 pressure reducing water valve for no house water pressure?
Thanks
Normally, if something, such as corrosion, destroys the spring compression of the adjuster, the system pressure WILL drop to zero. If yours will, then just remove the adjusting bolt. The answer to your question should be intuitive.
It seems to me now after my investigation that its probable the spring is always minimally compressed enough to hold spring assy in place if the screw is removed, hence the minimum operating pressure of this design.
My suggestion on the shut off valve is of course in addition to the meter shut off. In my city, they "discourage" homeowners having a key to shut the water off at the meter. I have one anyway, but I still have a quarter turn ball valve in my basement where the supply line enters the house. If I have trouble in the middle of winter or late at night, I don't relish the idea of going out the street and digging the snow off the meter's manhole. If I have a problem with the supply line, then the meter shut off is necessary. Just a suggestion, but for next to nothing, why not?
Not sure why the city would frown or discourage a homeowner having the tool to shut it off.
If they shut you off for not paying the bill, and you turn it back on, then they will know it. The meter will read usage.
If you do not pay your water bill they will shut it off for you, no need to have a tool.
I am lucky so far, I would not want to live in the city limits.
The local water guys here want to be around if something breaks. Especially this year since it's rained maybe an inch since last May.Its a liability thing, if you break the valve then your responsible.
Why CAN'T a "PRV" adjust from ZERO to "maximum" and still be called a PRESSURE REGULATING valve?
Why CAN'T a "PRV" adjust from ZERO to "maximum" and still be called a PRESSURE REGULATING valve?
This is awkward, but...
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