But what they probably don’t realize is that this extra convenience is coming at a cost. Any home that has a water pressure of over 500kpa (Kilo Pascal’s) is at a higher risk of plumbing problems.

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So by now you are probably wondering is it worth the trade off to protect your “good shower” in order to save your home. Well you will be pleased to know that there are things we can do to improve the quality of your shower even when regulating the pressure. We can do two things

The WBR in Building Riser with flanged outlet connection. It is designed to connect a water supply line from outside the building to the water system inside the building. The WBR may be used in potable water or fire applications and has an all-stainless steel construction.

There is a simple an easy way to reduce the risk and bring the water pressure down to a safe level and that is by installing a pressure regulating valve (preset to 500kpa) at the water meter. This ensures the whole house is protected.

Many homeowners just like you, love good water pressure. The fact that they can have a good strong shower, or clean of their pans better in the sinks makes life just that little bit easier and more enjoyable.

It helps connects municipal water supply to building water system and is highly used in potable water or fire applications. It is also available with grooved outlet connection and ideal to be used along with large water backflow preventers.

There are many factors that influence water pressure, from the age of the area you live in, the altitude at which your home sits, the time of day, and water usage throughout the area at any given time. The water authority such as South East Water, Melbourne Water has a minimum requirement to deliver water pressure at 430kpa and a maximum of 1800kpa.

As part of our visit, we do a complimentary water pressure test for you. Your plumber will let you know if you have a reading above 500kpa. We always recommend water pressure be regulated if we get a reading at or above 500kpa.