The water pressure is easy to measure with a simple gauge. The DIY test tells you if the pressure is in the healthy range.
The gauge
Buy a hose-bib pressure gauge at the hardware store. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Charleston, the gauge is the few-dollar tool.
The attach
Screw it onto the outdoor hose bib or the laundry tap. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Charleston, the cold tap is the right spot.
The read
Open the valve and let the needle settle for the reading. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Charleston, the settle takes a minute.
The range
The healthy pressure is between the forty and the eighty PSI. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Charleston, the range is the guide.
The action
A regulator handles the pressure above the eighty PSI. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Charleston, the regulator is the fix.
The note
Test again at the different times to catch the swings. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Charleston, the swings show the supply.
The call
Pressure looks off? Call 888-217-3585 and Charleston, SC Plumbing Helpers will match you with a Charleston pro for the check.
Plumbing in Charleston: what to know
In Charleston, hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Charleston County — from Mount Pleasant, James Island and Hanahan to ZIP codes like 29405, 29409, 29403 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
Need a hand in Charleston?
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