Practical Plumbing Handbook - P2 InfoHouse

Water Pressure Even your pipes can get stressed! Water should enter the house at about 45 to 60 pounds per square inch (psi).You can check your water pressure with a water pressure gauge. The gauge screws to a hose bibb. Water pressure over 60 psi can cause a strain on your plumbing fixtures or pipes and even cause bursts in the water line. ................
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