Water pressure regulator

[davidkerryedwards]

Had odd water pressure problems on my Bird since I got it. Decided to chase it
down today.
Tracked the problem back to the water pressure regulator. Removed the bottom
(at least I
think it is the bottom, it looks to me like it is installed upside down with the
bottom facing
up). Inside of it was chock full or rust, calcium and assorted varieties of
minerals and gunk.
Piping was completely blocked. I cleaned it out enough to let water pass thru
but I'm pretty
sure it's not regulating pressure any more due to the additional gunk that must
be in the top
of it. Considered replacing it, but that's a pain in the neck. Have to remove
a number of
pipes, and even the valve controlling water flow to the heater, and the air blow
out line from
the chassis air to get enough room to unscrew the regulator. So I decided to
leave it in place
and use an in-line regulator with a gauge at the hose connection. Anyone done
something
similar? Anyone else checked to see if their regulators are actually
functional?

Kerry
82 FC 35 Unregulated
Denver