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Permalink Reply by Scott on September 14, 2012 at 11:51pm

Yes, I have experience with this.  

There could be several reasons why this is occurring.  First, the building, or just your unit space, may have a pressure reducing valve that is failing.  If it's the case of a whole site valve, I would ask the LL to replace it.  Second, could be a backflow preventer that's failing, or multiple backflow preventers being installed in series (yes, I've seen that in new contruction) and now one or more is failing.    Third, could be another issue with the plumbing, i.e. a restriction in the piping.

An RP (reserve pressure) tank would certainly help compensate for periods of low pressure.  It is certainly worth approaching your LL about. If they won't come through for you, you can have one installed in your unit space.   Water usage requirements and  space considerations are factors, and some additional plumbing would be needed to isolate it from the rest of the building.  You can also install a booster pump.  They require less space, but do require electricity to operate.  

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Permalink Reply by Chad Kimm on September 24, 2012 at 12:23pm

Thanks for the reply and suggestions Scott.  I'll let you know what we find out.

Scott said:

Yes, I have experience with this.  

There could be several reasons why this is occurring.  First, the building, or just your unit space, may have a pressure reducing valve that is failing.  If it's the case of a whole site valve, I would ask the LL to replace it.  Second, could be a backflow preventer that's failing, or multiple backflow preventers being installed in series (yes, I've seen that in new contruction) and now one or more is failing.    Third, could be another issue with the plumbing, i.e. a restriction in the piping.

An RP (reserve pressure) tank would certainly help compensate for periods of low pressure.  It is certainly worth approaching your LL about. If they won't come through for you, you can have one installed in your unit space.   Water usage requirements and  space considerations are factors, and some additional plumbing would be needed to isolate it from the rest of the building.  You can also install a booster pump.  They require less space, but do require electricity to operate.  

Tell us more about your situation.

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