I just noticed this regulator in the WCR shop and was wondering if I really need one for my DI tank, or is this more of something that is needed if you have fluctuating tap water pressure?
The regulator keeps incoming pressure at 45psi max. This eliminates the possibility that high tap pressure could cause resin to be forced out of your DI tank and it allows the water enough time to filter thru the resin and reach the ideal 000TDS. If the water goes thru the resin too fast it might not be getting filtered properly.
Is tap pressure that is too high a common occurrence? What exactly constitutes high tap pressure, anything over 45psi? And should I be concerned about it enough to buy a gauge to check for it or would it just be simpler to get a regulator and forget about it?
Sorry but I hadn’t heard of this before.
We frequently use a commercial source for extended periods (25 hours) at 80psi with no issues.
I would get the regulator Nate but only if you are using only a DI tank. If you have RO you want more pressure.
Nate - are you using just a DI tank?
Yeah for now. I plan to get the RHG EZ Pure in the future.
you defiantly need one with a di tank and a euro type pole otherwise you will have way to much water pressure coming out the jets and things will get sloppy. It will save you time not having to adjust the spigot to get the right water pressure. That was an issue for me after I went from tuckers to the newer poles, the regulator solves that problem.
What if you had a WCR EZ Snap in-line valve shut-off switch. Could you use that to regulate the pressure?
Yes you can. That’s what I use. It’s just a ball valve and it adjusts water flow through your hose.
My system is just a DI tank since our TDS is well below 100. In line shut off valve works great with it.
