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If the PRV is set to 3 bar, should it drop to 1 bar when a basin tap is turned on?

Hi again, The filter was removed from the PRV to clean it. It was clean. It was reassembled and the problem has gone away! It was definitely clean when the filter was removed. Here's my theory... The filter is circular with a 'weld' where it joins and the filter is flatter where the join...

Anyone got an answer to my last question... If the PRV is set to 3 bar, should the gauge drop to 1 bar when a bathroom sink tap is turned on? I have 2 houses at the moment and the house I am staying in shows only a small reduction of about .5 bar on the gauge when a tap is turned on. Thanks

I checked the inline filter and it was as clean as when new. There is also a filter in the Comap PRV I believe. Maybe that's causing the problem although I don't see how anything muck will get through the inline filter to block the PRV filter. Anyway, I'll probably get a plumber in but can...

So that's the answer - call a plumber! OK, let's say, out of interest, it's a vented system with a kitchen tap directly on the cold water mains and the kitchen tap is ok when turned on but the flow reduces after 5 seconds. Where would you say the problem is, assuming the same setup on the...

Hi. Before I start taking things to pieces I thought I would check with the experts. I have a renovated cottage with all new plumbing from the cold water mains. The system is mains pressure. There is a stopcock, filter, check valve and pressure reducing valve with a gauge. The mains pressure...

Thanks guys, The DCV was a new one (Screwfix). These seem cheap compared with say Pegler DCVs. Is it worth spending the extra for Pegler?

On my mains supply I have a Stopcock, Double Check Valve and PRV in that order. The mains pressure is around 5 bar and the PRV is set to 3.5 bar. The double check valve and PRV are the right way round. This is in a new build so all pipes currently have isolator valves fitted to the pipe runs...

I have a Nibe 1145 8kw and underfloor heating installed in a property of 250 square metres. The brine pump died while it was being commissioned in May but has run OK since. Setting up correctly is crucial and needs to be done over time, which the installation company can't be expected to do...