If you prefer, our professional plumbers can make the water pressure regulator adjustment for you. We can also install a water pressure regulator if you don’t have one.

These water pressure regulator’s have a purpose, to help reduce the pressure of the water flowing into your home so that damage and leaks do not occur and destroy your property. The amount of pressure can vary depending on how far away you are from the municipal water supply, although it typically ranges from 80 pounds per square inch to 150 pounds per square inch.

The model in this example is the 765 and the manufacturer is Febco. The number behind the dash indicates the size of the particular PVB. The Febco poppet bonnet assembly kit used in this demonstration contains the bonnet, poppet, and some lubricant or grease to aid in the repair process.

Sometimes, you need to reduce or maybe even increase water pressure (just a bit). Thankfully, water pressure regulator adjustment often can be made with the turn of a screw.

However, a brand new installation is trickier and requires plumbing knowledge and experience with how to make adjustments to the main water line. In effect, you might find yourself needing to rework and lower the main water shut-off valve (to allow room for the water pressure regulator). In this case, call your local plumber and get an estimate in advance before any work is done.

Replacing an existing pressure regulator (not every home has one) can be relatively easy. We recommend you replace the old regulator with the same make and model to keep installation problems to a minimum. Just shut off all of your water to the home, unscrew and remove the old valve, and install the new one. Then turn your water on. Make adjustments as noted above when establishing your desired water pressure.

Did you know that your home has a water pressure regulator which enable to make your own water pressure regulator adjustment? This bell-shaped device manages the amount of water pressure entering your home from the city’s main water line.

Thank you for watching our video on how to replace a bonnet and poppet on our FEBCO 765-1 model. For more information about preparing your backflow preventer from freezing temperatures watch the video Winterizing Your PVB and don’t forget to subscribe to our Youtube Channel.

However, that may not always be the case and your home may be the only one experiencing low water pressure. If that’s the case, here are the step-by-step instructions you need to for adjusting a water pressure regulator.

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A Pressure Vacuum Breaker (PVB) is a type of backflow preventer. It allows the water from your supply to go through and flow into your valves which in turn, irrigates your lawn. However, if your device isn’t properly winterized water can get stuck. As we all know, when water freezes it expands and as a result of the expansion, this particular piece can actually fracture.

Have you ever woken up on a wintry morning and gone outside only to realize you’re standing or sloshing in water? You look to your left and all you is water spewing out of your backflow. It happens more often than you think and it’s a good indicator that the equipment was not properly winterized. In this article, we’ll discuss how to replace the bonnet and poppet of a Febco 765-1 PVB.

If you find that you’re experiencing water pressure that’s too low, check first with your neighbors. The municipal water source in your town may be experiencing (temporarily) low pressure on the system. Knowing this will save you from making an adjustment that isn’t necessary.