If water pressure and volume are proportional as another question and answer seem to suggest, why can't I reduce my home water pressure by just partially closing the main water valve to my home water supply? Will this not reduce pressure as well as volume? A plumber told me doing so reduces the volume but not the pressure, and that I need a pressure reducing valve. Was he right, and if so what does the pressure reducing valve do that partially closing the main water valve doesn't do?
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$\begingroup$ A.query, please provide a bit more detail regarding what you are trying to do. Why do you want to reduce your home water pressure? What problem are you experiencing, and what result are you attempting to arrive at? $\endgroup$– David WhiteCommented Feb 11, 2017 at 19:44
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$\begingroup$ Caution! Don't go cheap, risk a flood. Get a pressure regulator! $\endgroup$– docscienceCommented Feb 11, 2017 at 20:58
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Choking off your supply by closing down the inlet valve flow area will only reduce pressure downstream of the valve as long as you have flow through the pipes (that's Bernoulli for you). The second you stop flow the pressure downstream will equalize to the same pressure as upstream of your valve.
The only way to reduce pressure while water flows, and while it is not flowing is to insert a pressure regulator in the line. This is important since pipe joints may burst if subjected to the high pressure for extended time.
When the plumber said the valve reduces Volume I believe he meant volumetric capacity or better put, volumetric flow rate. A pressure regulator will cut flow rate to some degree, so look for a regulator with the highest Cv.
answered Feb 11, 2017 at 20:56
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Static water pressure at your home can only be reduced at the source. The so called pressure reducing valves only cut the volume of water entering the the home
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$\begingroup$ This does not provide an answer to the question. Once you have sufficient reputation you will be able to comment on any post; instead, provide answers that don't require clarification from the asker. - From Review $\endgroup$– MiyaseCommented Oct 21, 2022 at 0:11