Nothing is worse than turning on your showerhead and having a dribble of water coming out of it. This is sad but true for many homeowners that are living in New Jersey. While low water pressure can be a serious issue for homeowners, it can also affect businesses, industries, builders, engineers, and so on. Fortunately, there is a solution.
If
you want to have better water pressure in your home or business, consider installing
New Jersey Water Booster Pumps. Not only will you get better water
pressure, but also an adequate water supply 24/7. Plus, these pumps are a
viable solution for both city water and well water.
How do You Check Water Pressure?
Before
you decide to install a water booster pump, it’s important to understand
whether your home/office has low water pressure. You will need a water-pressure
gauge to check the water pressure. Connect it to a faucet. When the faucet is
open, you can have a reading on the gauge.
A
reading less than 40 PSI (pounds per square inch) is considered low for
residential applications, and a reading less than 30 PSI is too low. It should
range between 45 and 80 PSI. According to some codes, the minimum pressure
required is 20 PSI. Also, note that water pressure above 80 PSI is too high,
which causes serious problems like water wastage and damage to pipes, joints, seals,
fixtures, etc.
If it appears that low pressure is under 40 PSI, then you may need a New Jersey Water Booster Pump. A good rule of thumb is to check whether your neighbourhood has the same level of water pressure. It is important that your low water pressure is not due to some kind of plumbing-related issue, such as clogging, rusting, etc. In addition to that, make sure:
- Your pressure regulator is not failing
- Your main shut-off valve is open
- Your water meter valve is kept completely open
- You don’t have old steel water pipes with leaks
How to Measure Water Pressure Without a Gauge?
What
if you don’t have a water pressure gauge or don’t want to get one to check your
water pressure? Well, you can still check your water pressure using the
following methods:
Method 1: Attach a garden hose to
your faucet. Turn the faucet on and raise the hose up till the water stops
coming out. With a measuring tape, measure the gap between the garden hose end
and the water faucet. Now divide the number with 2.31 to convert it into PSI.
Method 2: Get a two-liter jug and set a six-second
timer. Start filling the jug with water and turn the water off when the timer
goes off. Multiply the water in the jug by ten. If it’s less than 10 liters, you
have low water pressure.
Callaghan Pumps and Controls is your one-stop-shop for NJ Variable Booster Pumps. For more than 14 years, we have been offering water-boosting
solutions that are made from the best materials possible, maintaining the
highest quality standards in New Jersey. Whether the job is small or big, our
team helps builders, engineers, and contractors with the pump selection. On top
of everything, we offer them the best products at competitive prices.
Get in touch with us today!
