Excessive Water Pressure in Taps
Excessive Water Pressure in Taps
(OP)
We had a call from a homeowner re: excessive internal water pressure (150psi). We tested a local hydrant outside the house and found that while the water pressure at the hydrant remained constant for two days(95psi), the taps in the house experienced spikes ranging from 95psi to 150psi, every few hours. The house used to be connected to a well, but it doesn't appear to be still in service. Is it possible that the old well pump is providing the spikes, or is there another reason that the spikes are occuring?





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Sorry, I don't buy the water-heater-from-hell scenario. But this is interesting, please follow up this post when you discover the problem. I'm curious now. Thanks.
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Ben T.
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Data Logger seems the only way to have reliable objective data.
PUMPDESIGNER
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We always use setters with dual check valves on the discharge side. Especially with rural districts where a home is being taken off of a personal well.
This reduces the possibility of a cross connection with a contaminated water supply should the homeowner reconnect the well without the PWS knowledge.
The home should/could have installed some water expansion devices (tank/chamber) however to help with this and water hammer.