Question 1

If my pressure gauge is in the red should I replace it?

Accepted Answer

Before replacing any "regulator", know or have a good idea what your pressure is. Is the pressure coming from your faucet strong to very strong? If it is, then more than likely the gauge is correct. Having owned one of those Camco's, It is not a regulator of pressure, only of flow and I suggest you buy a new "true regulator". They have a brass body (normally), with a black plastic cylinder and numbered gauge sticking up above the hose connections. All the one's I have seen come with instructions on how to set them to your preferred water pressure MAXIMUM or less if you prefer. That setting does not allow the water pressure to rise above that limit to do damage to your RV. I have mine set a little high to compensate for the high calcium water we have which in my mind helps it through the filter. On the discharge of my water filter it is below 40psi. And it just so happened to come at that setting.  Check what your RV (or house) is built for and set it to those factory specifications or just slightly under.
True regulators cost significantly more than the fake ones that just control flow and protect nothing. There are several on Amazon that are between $25 & $40. Pick one with a good rating and a high number of reviewers and you should be OK. Remember, all equipment wears out and don't be surprised if you need to replace this unit after 5 or 10 years of use. If your regulator gets caught in a freeze, replace it immediately for the chances it surviving is very slim even if it does not leak.

Question 2

I live in a place where sometimes we do not have water for days and I want to be able to see when there is water coming, is this a good option?

Accepted Answer

This device is a combination regulator / water guage. It limits flow to 40psi at the output. If all you want is to see if you have water pressure go look for just the water pressure guage.

Question 3

Why is mine reading high? Isnt it supposed to lower the pressure?

Accepted Answer

I believe it's reading the pressure from your source. It should lower the pressure after that. I believe

Question 4

Why does the gauge cause my water pump to struggle which then causes a power surge which momentarily shuts everything down?

Accepted Answer

You use this to regulate city (RV park) water into your RV.  Your RV's pump should be turned off when using city water.

ASIN	B000EDQQD8
Best Sellers Rank	#28,977 in Automotive ( See Top 100 in Automotive ) #76 in RV Freshwater Hoses & Fittings
Brand	Camco
Brand Name	Camco
Connector Type	Coupling
Customer Reviews	4.6 out of 5 stars 4,060 Reviews
Exterior Finish	Brass
Global Trade Identification Number	00014717400640
Included Components	(1) water pressure regulator
Inlet Connection Size	0.75 inches
Inlet Connection Type	Press
Item Dimensions	2.4 x 4.1 x 5.8 inches
Item Type Name	Camco Brass Water Pressure Regulator with Gauge- Helps Protect RV Plumbing and Hoses from High-Pressure City Water - Easy Read Gauge
Item Weight	6.4 ounces
Item dimensions L x W x H	2.4 x 4.1 x 5.8 inches
Manufacturer	Camco
Manufacturer Part Number	40064
Manufacturer Warranty Description	1 year limited
Material	Brass
Material Type	Brass
Maximum Pressure	125 psi
Model Number	40064
Number of Items	1
Number of Pieces	1
Number of Ports	2
Outlet Connection Size	0.75 inches
Outlet Connection Type	FNPT
Size	One Size
Specification Met	CSA lead-free content certified to NSF/ANSI 372
Thread Size	3/4 inch
Thread Type	Garden Hose
UPC	014717400640
Unit Count	1 Count
Valve Type	Globe Valve

Camco Brass Water Pressure Regulator with Gauge- Helps Protect RV Plumbing and Hoses from High-Pressure City Water - Easy Read Gauge (40064)

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