Just curious who told you it's a back flow preventer? This is a Pressure Reducing (Regulating) Valve. BFP are typically place on irrigation branch and has a flapper or check valve. Very different.
Barely had to adjust it at all! Hardest part was getting the nut loosened! Thank you so much! Been trying to figure out where that whistling was coming from for over a month!
It’s a pressure regulating valve, not a backflow preventer. I’m a licensed plumbing contractor and I install these all the time parts included for $425.
Now that you adjusted the PRV you may have increased the water more than necessary. Either wasting more water in the same time frame or encreased pressure on your plumbing.
Interesting thought… I never considered that but it could be a possibility. Do you think the PRV was giving the home enough water flow to start with? The house was only 3 years old.
@@vinnythehandyman my home in Southern California has a PRV most like all the homes around here. My water pressure without a PRV is 100 PSI. I have my PRV turrned down to 50 PSI which is more than needed in my 2 story home. Once you get close to 80 PSI with copper piping that puts it in the danger zone. Also, higher pressure will use more water than lower in the same time frame as I mentioned earlier.
I appreciate your insight and experience in this matter. I did not do a psi test. Definitely recommend a PSI test now to make sure you don’t exceed limits causing harm to pipes. That maybe a future video for sure. Thanks again for responding.
It’s a pressure reducing valve. An I would use the right wrenches for the job. Check your water pressure in the home first so you know which way you can adjust the PRV. Don’t over pressurize your pipes. Btw that’s not a 1500-2000 repair for a plumber.
Yeah, I should probably update video with proper terminology. There’s a few discrepancies but I figured the audience would figure it out. Appreciate the feedback! Thanks for watching Jason.
Same fix applies. It just means your water pressure is probably high. You can put a gauge on outside spigot to see water pressure. I would slow down maybe and see if that helps.
CW increases pressure, CCW decreases pressure. Why not try decreasing a bit first, as long as you get the flow rate you need. Like said before me, no reason to subject your home water system to higher pressure if not needed. Thanks for taking the time to make this video.
@@vinnythehandyman Yes it can. PRVs last average 10 years but I see them go bad early all the time. You want to buy a water pressure test gauge and make sure its still reducing the inlet pressure to
You just increased the water pressure, max water pressure is 60 to 70psi on residential homes... Anything higher is not good for all the fixtures and appliances
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HI Vinny..Thanks so much for this video. Following your instructions saved me from weeks of having to listen to mind numbing noise.. Thanks again.
You’re welcome thanks for watching and posting a comment
Just curious who told you it's a back flow preventer? This is a Pressure Reducing (Regulating) Valve. BFP are typically place on irrigation branch and has a flapper or check valve. Very different.
Barely had to adjust it at all! Hardest part was getting the nut loosened! Thank you so much! Been trying to figure out where that whistling was coming from for over a month!
Awesome! Glad it worked out 💪
It’s a pressure regulating valve, not a backflow preventer. I’m a licensed plumbing contractor and I install these all the time parts included for $425.
$425?! why so much?
Are you in Ca?
Did you check the water pressure after adjusting it? The max ideal or safe pressure is about 65 PSI. Some even say: no more than 70 PSI.
Now that you adjusted the PRV you may have increased the water more than necessary. Either wasting more water in the same time frame or encreased pressure on your plumbing.
Interesting thought… I never considered that but it could be a possibility. Do you think the PRV was giving the home enough water flow to start with? The house was only 3 years old.
@@vinnythehandyman my home in Southern California has a PRV most like all the homes around here. My water pressure without a PRV is 100 PSI. I have my PRV turrned down to 50 PSI which is more than needed in my 2 story home. Once you get close to 80 PSI with copper piping that puts it in the danger zone. Also, higher pressure will use more water than lower in the same time frame as I mentioned earlier.
I appreciate your insight and experience in this matter. I did not do a psi test. Definitely recommend a PSI test now to make sure you don’t exceed limits causing harm to pipes. That maybe a future video for sure. Thanks again for responding.
It’s a pressure reducing valve. An I would use the right wrenches for the job. Check your water pressure in the home first so you know which way you can adjust the PRV. Don’t over pressurize your pipes. Btw that’s not a 1500-2000 repair for a plumber.
Yeah, I should probably update video with proper terminology. There’s a few discrepancies but I figured the audience would figure it out. Appreciate the feedback! Thanks for watching Jason.
We recently had this replaced by a local plumber and we’re charged $1300 and some change for the repair. The price is spot on.
Mine is not making the high pitched noise but is making a loud tapping noise. Does this same fix apply or is there something else wrong? - thanks
Same fix applies. It just means your water pressure is probably high. You can put a gauge on outside spigot to see water pressure. I would slow down maybe and see if that helps.
CW increases pressure, CCW decreases pressure. Why not try decreasing a bit first, as long as you get the flow rate you need. Like said before me, no reason to subject your home water system to higher pressure if not needed. Thanks for taking the time to make this video.
if ur prv looks this old and is making noise it needs to be replaced so it can do its job properly, not just adjusted
House was built in 2017. Would a valve go bad that fast? Work was 2 years ago.
@@vinnythehandyman Yes it can. PRVs last average 10 years but I see them go bad early all the time. You want to buy a water pressure test gauge and make sure its still reducing the inlet pressure to
Thank you for your response. Learning something new everyday in this field.
Thanks for adding value for the community in comment section.
You just increased the water pressure, max water pressure is 60 to 70psi on residential homes... Anything higher is not good for all the fixtures and appliances
Agree with everyone else. I came here because my backflow valve really is making this sound but my pressure regulator is not
You need to re-do this video and stop calling it a backflow, you're going to confuse people.