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� <br /> Pressw�c Rcducin�Vah�c (PRV) Informalion <br /> Efv1C Id.15.230.A regulates the mstal!ation of PRVs (or individual services. Typically the installation cost <br /> of an i�dividual PRV is the responsihility of thc pioperty o�vner along�viUi thc cost o(operatio�i and <br /> maintenance. Because the City is initiating the pressure change,the City will insWll the PRV at no <br /> charge. However,the long term operation and maintenance cost�vill he the homeovrner's <br /> responsibility. i <br /> This document contains inforrr�a[ion(or homeowners regarding PRV's being installed on the <br /> homeowne�'s service line. <br /> PRV ylaintenance � <br /> Typically there is no maintenance on small individual PRVs. The PRV may have a pre-screen to protect � <br /> the PRV and unless there is a noticeable flovr restriction problem, such as lower water pressure, one � <br /> would not need to regularly dean Ihis. �9os[manufacWrers of(er a rebuild kit,ho�vever:hese are very <br /> ra�ely available lotally. The City will provide you with copies o(instruction manuals and other <br /> documenta[ion [hat Comes wilh Ihe PRV. � <br /> PRV Expected Life <br /> Thc City's experiente is the PRV e�ill in the neighborhoad of 10 years or Im�ger. Thcy are pretty simple <br /> devicez and typically do not fail. Indications yo�u PRV is failing are:low pressure,high pressure, <br /> flucWating pressure and unusual noises coming from the PRV. <br /> PRV Replacement Cost <br /> Parts for PRV replacement mst range in price behveen$70.00 to 5100.00,dependin�on the size and <br /> manufacturec A home owner may work on their own plumhing system 6y code. Ho�vever the City <br /> recommends hiring a licensed plumber to replace the i�niL The installation price may run irorn$200 to <br /> y400 and depends upon the plum6er you hire.The City recommends getting prices from three dif(erent <br /> plumbers in order to be sure you get the hest price. <br /> PRV Pressw�e Settings <br /> T hc City will set the presmre ro your home to GO psi,�vhich should be Uie pressure you are normally , <br /> accuslomed tn. 1'ou may certainiy adjust the Ievel ro its upper range(75 psi�. This is a simple proress o( � <br /> turning the adjustment strew clockwise(down) to increase pressure or tounter dockwise to detrease <br /> preswre. This would require temporariiy installing a pressure gau�e on your system for monitoring <br /> during adjuslmenL Such a�auge is usually adapted to attach to your hose bib and only installed during <br /> this process and removed aftenvards. <br /> �I1C'Cl�y CJIII 47fOV�(IC' IIISIfUl:UOI15I0 fE'4)Iacc yau PRV when lhe time comes. You may mnta[t Marl< <br /> Uou�etle at 425-7!i7-7131 or le(FJesmer at d75-2i7�723ft. � <br />