34.07° N · 118.10° W · WESTERN SGV
Pressure regulators and relief valves in the SGV
Street pressure varies across the valley's many water suppliers and hillside zones. A gauge tells us what your house gets. Text (310) 628-9399.
Many suppliers, many pressures
The western valley is served by city systems, mutual companies and private water companies. Pressure at the curb ranges widely.
Homes below hillside reservoirs tend to run high.
Testing and replacing
We read static pressure at a hose bib. A regulator that cannot hold a steady reading is replaced at the main.
Relief valves on heaters
Temperature and pressure relief valves are lift-tested and replaced when they drip or stick.
We check the discharge tube too.
Foothill versus flatland
Homes nearer the foothills tend to see higher street pressure than those on the valley floor.
A reading at your hose bib settles it.
Questions we hear around the valley
What is a normal house pressure?
Most fixtures are designed for moderate pressure. We show you your reading.
Is the relief valve the same as the regulator?
No. One protects the heater; the other controls house pressure.