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*Standard house water pressure is 30-80 PSI [https://www.nationwideprivateclient.com/articles/loss-prevention-tips/water-pressure-safety-why-having-the-right-psi-matters#:~:text=Water%20pressure%20is%20measured%20in,code%20to%20be%20above%2080.] | *Standard house water pressure is 30-80 PSI [https://www.nationwideprivateclient.com/articles/loss-prevention-tips/water-pressure-safety-why-having-the-right-psi-matters#:~:text=Water%20pressure%20is%20measured%20in,code%20to%20be%20above%2080.] | ||
*Water heater pressure range - [https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0148O64JE/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1] - up to 150 PSI [https://www.bosch-thermotechnology.us/us/media/country_pool/documents/point-of-use-mini-tanks-manuals/6720801072_tronic3000t_es2.5-4-8_installation_instructions_en_es_usa_02.2019_us.pdf]. Note we have the vertical install 7 gallon ES8 model. | |||
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Revision as of 20:50, 1 November 2021
Emptying Water Lines
An air compressor can be used to blow out water lines - YT video [1]. The fittings required are compressor fitting, bushing, hose adapter. [2]
This walk-through shows all the points one must take care of in a typical house. Toilet, sinks, dishwasher, shower, drains, water heater, pressure tank. Connection can be made through the washer hose connections. Do one water source at a time. Repeat. Use antifreeze at the end. [3]
Water filters may be present - need draining. Check out all water lines in an RV - [4]
Water sprinkler purge - [5]
Note that air fitting has a small hole, not full 1/4". Careful about pressure - 50 PSI max. [6]
Water filter - remember to purge it. [7]
Pressure
- Standard house water pressure is 30-80 PSI [8]
- Water heater pressure range - [9] - up to 150 PSI [10]. Note we have the vertical install 7 gallon ES8 model.