bob213
Fresno, CA
Senior Member
Joined: 12/09/2007
View Profile
Good Sam RV Club Member
 Offline
|
I've been using one of those cheapo WalMart pressure regulators. We just got a new trailer and I would like to be able to actually take a shower in it. I'm planning on getting the Watts 263A regulator. Question is...if I'm also using one of those inline blue water filters (mostly to keep sand and sediment out of the system), is the filter going to restrict the extra flow I'm hoping to get from the better pressure regulator?
|
CREATO
Beautiful Harvey N.D.
Senior Member
Joined: 12/17/2006
View Profile
Offline
|
yes
I dont rent out space in my brain
|
Old-Biscuit
Across the USA
Senior Member
Joined: 06/20/2009
View Profile
|
Yes.......
Watts 263A is rated at 4-4.5 gpm
Them in-line blue filters are less than 2.5, maybe even 2.0 gpm
Invest in a whole house filter..........you can put one together from parts at Lowes/Home Depot and get the filters there cheaply
|
Earl E
Green Valley, AZ
Senior Member
Joined: 04/16/2007
View Profile
Good Sam RV Club Member
Offline
|
Not if you put the regulator on the trailer side of the filters. As the filter plugs up, the regulator will allow more water through, providing you have adequate pressure at the tap. Of course eventually you will have to replace the filter when it is really plugged up. Also the Watts will let allow more volume through the regulator so you will notice a drop in pressure less.
2007 Northwoods Arctic Fox 32 5S Fifth Wheel-for sale now that we are not full-timing
2011 Keystone 23rks Hideout to poke around the smaller parks in the great Southwest
2007 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Diesel
Prodigy brake control
|
kalynzoo
Los Angeles , California
Senior Member
Joined: 12/30/2005
View Profile
Offline
|
I purchased an in line washing machine filter. It really acts only to strain solid matter from the wash, and does not reduce the water pressure appreciatively. We have a drinking water filter in the kitchen for purification of drinking/cooking water.
|
|
|
old guy
Oregon (pronounced Or e gun)
Senior Member
Joined: 03/15/2006
View Profile
|
I bought a filter at wally world and put hose hook ups in it and placed it near the TT inlet. the regulator is at the faucet. I placed the filter in one of those orange cones. I cut it down from the top just enough to hold the filter and then used a short four foot hose to the water inlet. worked out for many years.
|
tvman44
Southwest Louisiana
Senior Member
Joined: 09/25/2007
View Profile
Offline
|
Been using a whole house filter for the last 4 years and love it.
Papa Bob
1* DW "Granny"
1* 2008 Brookside by Sunnybrook 32'
1* 2002 F250 Super Duty 7.3L PSD
Husky 16K hitch, Tekonsha P3,
Firestone Ride Rite Air Springs, Trailair Equa-Flex, Champion C46540
"A bad day camping is better than a good day at work!"
|
bob213
Fresno, CA
Senior Member
Joined: 12/09/2007
View Profile
Good Sam RV Club Member
Offline
|
CruiserJoe wrote:What you need for a better shower is an Oxygenics Showerhead. You can completely eliminate the water flow regulators and still not get a good shower.
I checked out the You Tube video on them and you might be right. I think I'll give that a try also.
I'm going to switch to a whole house filter also.
Thanks, Bob.
|
SCClockDr
SC UpState
Senior Member
Joined: 08/12/2006
View Profile
Good Sam RV Club Member
Offline
|
Here is what we use:
Filter is from TSC.
Regulator is from Camping World
Carbon Element from TSC or Wal-Mart etc.
Moderator edit to re-size picture to forum limit of 640px maximum width to avoid scrolling.
* This post was
edited 04/14/12 07:25am by an administrator/moderator *
George & Cathy
08 Titanium 28E33SA, XM, Honda EU 3000is, Trimetric, RotoChocks, LP Reg. Mod, PD 9260 Upgrade, 2 Gal Accum., WiFiRanger GO/Mobile/SKY
04 Ram 3500 5.9 DRW, PAC PRXB E/B, 4" MBRP SS Exhaust, Gauges, Aux Tank/box, BrakeSmart, Cobra (19).
USN Ret
|
CruiserJoe
Fredericksburg, VA
Full Member
Joined: 10/16/2006
View Profile
|
What you need for a better shower is an Oxygenics Showerhead. You can completely eliminate the water flow regulators and still not get a good shower.
|
|
|
