Recent content by GS_Texas

Thanks, Reach4. I can get a drag link socket. I'll give that a try.

I located the pressure reducing valve (photo attached), but I have not been able to turn the adjustment screw (flat head). I was able to loosen the nut with some WD-40 (though I don't think it was in the lock position when I started). The adjustment screw felt very tight either way and has not...

Thanks for the advice. I'll test this, probably tomorrow morning, and let you know what I find :)

Problem still there. I just shut off the water heater inlet and made sure the valve was indeed shut by turning on a hot water faucet until the water slows to a dribble and stopped. Then, I turned on the regular cold water and the pressure drop is still there, perhaps a little more pronounced...

I will test the house water supply (& pressure) with the water heater inlet valve turned off and let you know what I find; indeed, hot water would temporarily be unavailable. Later, I'll repeat, as needed, this test right after a hot shower (with all other water usage on hold). Pressure drop &...

So, your potential explanation, if I understand correctly, is that the water heater may have built up pressure and that pressure is pushing back on the inlet side, but the PRV is a one-way valve that doesn't permit "pressure relief" back towards city water supply. Thus, even though we are...

Hi Reach4, I may not have a thermal expansion tank. I don't see it anywhere near my water heater.

For two weeks now, our house water pressure oddly drops briefly, then returns to normal. This started after returning from a trip (about a month of no use). Video (https://tinyurl.com/y9oybl5c) We have city water. About 1 year ago, we called a plumber to adjust our low water pressure; the...

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