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What does a High Base Pressure Alert mean?

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What does a High Base Pressure Alert mean?

Last updated on 26 Jan, 2026

Phyn sends a High Base Pressure Alert when your home’s average water pressure stays above 80 psi over a 24-hour period.

Why this matters

Consistently high water pressure can:

  • Put extra stress on your plumbing

  • Increase the risk of leaks

  • Shorten the lifespan of appliances like dishwashers and washing machines


What you should do

  • If you don’t have a Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV):
    We recommend having one installed. A PRV helps regulate incoming city water pressure and protects your plumbing system.

  • If you already have a PRV:
    The pressure setting may need to be adjusted lower. A licensed plumber can help with this.

Note: After a PRV is installed or adjusted, it can take up to 48 hours for the updated pressure readings to appear in the Phyn App.


What you’ll see in the Phyn App

Your High Base Pressure alert includes:

  • A graph showing daily average water pressure

  • Green dots for days in the normal pressure range

  • Red dots for days with high pressure

  • First detected: The date high pressure was first observed

  • First detected average pressure: The pressure reading that triggered the alert

  • Duration: How long the pressure has remained high

  • Resolved: The date the pressure returned to normal

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