Now let’s find out if you need a pressure regulator. This ensures your irrigation system runs at the ideal pressure - protecting fittings and ensuring even water flow.
Here’s how:
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Fully open your outdoor tap.
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Place your thumb firmly over the tap outlet (no nozzle or fitting attached).
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Observe how much water you can stop.
🧪 Pressure Test Results
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✅ You can easily stop the flow with your thumb
→ No regulator needed. -
✅ You can stop most of the flow
→ No regulator needed. -
❗ You can’t stop much or any of the flow
→ You’ll need a pressure regulator
→ Tick the box when ordering and we’ll include it.
💡 Adding a regulator won’t reduce how many beds you can water - it simply ensures your system runs at the optimal pressure.