AKHOTD. Plumbing question

[Buddy Revell]

I don't have great water pressure in the current place (6th floor of a condo). Would replacing the valve and gauge help address water pressure? 

Other suggestions? Can you install a water pressure booster for a single bathroom?

[Toasty B]

I don't have great water pressure in the current place (6th floor of a condo). Would replacing the valve and gauge help address water pressure? 

Other suggestions? Can you install a water pressure booster for a single bathroom?

[McDonoughDawg]

Does your unit have a pressure reducing valve? They do go bad..or maybe it’s not adjusted correctly..

[Shadrach]

I'd tell my COA of the issue. 6 floors up means it's above the level where city pressure would supply your joint. Ask them if there could be an issue with their relief tank/pump system. Ask your neighbors if they have pressure issues.

[Toasty B]

Does your unit have a pressure reducing valve? They do go bad..or maybe it’s not adjusted correctly..

mine does...It's called Miss 690 S. Lumpkin

[Buddy Revell]

Does your unit have a pressure reducing valve?  They do go bad..or maybe it’s not adjusted correctly..

I checked the main water line to ensure it's open all the way (it is), but the valve for the shower is behind drywall/tile, so gonna have to call the man if that's the route I go. Fwiw - the building is about 18 years old, so it's likely build-up has accumulated over the years.

[McDonoughDawg]

Does your unit have a pressure reducing valve?  They do go bad..or maybe it’s not adjusted correctly..

I checked the main water line to ensure it's open all the way (it is), but the valve for the shower is behind drywall/tile, so gonna have to call the man if that's the route I go. Fwiw - the building is about 18 years old, so it's likely build-up has accumulated over the years.

The valve I’m speaking of is probably near your main turnoff for your unit, assuming you have one. looks like this usually

[Jettdog]

WD-40

[Sugarhilldawg]

Does your unit have a pressure reducing valve?  They do go bad..or maybe it’s not adjusted correctly..

I checked the main water line to ensure it's open all the way (it is), but the valve for the shower is behind drywall/tile, so gonna have to call the man if that's the route I go. Fwiw - the building is about 18 years old, so it's likely build-up has accumulated over the years.

The valve I’m speaking of is probably near your main turnoff for your unit, assuming you have one. looks like this usually

FYI, if you don't have a pressure gauge somewhere in the system don't go follin around with the regulator, most household appiances can't handle more than about 60 psi like dishwashers and icemakers/water dispensers, you could have a big mess on your hands if you run the pressure too high. if you have a hose bibb somewhere you can get a gauge that srews on to a male hose connection from Home Depot, they aren't very expensive. If all of a sudden you pressure was low I would suspect the main booster pump for the building isn't keeping up with demand ot it has a mechanical problem

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Does your unit have a pressure reducing valve?  They do go bad..or maybe it’s not adjusted correctly..

I checked the main water line to ensure it's open all the way (it is), but the valve for the shower is behind drywall/tile, so gonna have to call the man if that's the route I go. Fwiw - the building is about 18 years old, so it's likely build-up has accumulated over the years.

The valve I’m speaking of is probably near your main turnoff for your unit, assuming you have one. looks like this usually

FYI, if you don't have a pressure gauge somewhere in the system don't go follin around with the regulator, most household appiances can't handle more than about 60 psi like dishwashers and icemakers/water dispensers, you could have a big mess on your hands if you run the pressure too high. if you have a hose bibb somewhere you can get a gauge that srews on to a male hose connection from Home Depot, they aren't very expensive. If all of a sudden you pressure was low I would suspect the main booster pump for the building isn't keeping up with demand ot it has a mechanical problem

sorry for the spelling issues, I gather that if you are a commie freeloader you can't edit your posts