There are several possibilities.
If you are using those 3/8 plastic tubes from the hardware story, check that they aren't kinked. I personally prefer the steel braided water supply because there is less chance of kinking and ballooning (the plastic clear water supply does that) even though the cost of the 3/8 line is about a buck and a half.
There might be a partial blockage or valve not on all the way. If that happens, the water pressure starts full force and quickly decreases. Most likely there would be a blockage in the a valve (like the angle stop). Disconnect the upper end of the water supply from the faucet, hold the free end in a bucket, and turn on the angle stop; that'll flush out most of the debris in the line. Check to be sure that the conical washer at the end hasn't come loose and sitting askew (I love that word).
If you're using copper lines, it is possible that a piece of solder broke off inside the line and is lodged in there; that's happened to me.
I'm sure there are a other things that might cause this but these are the most common that I've come across.
Good Luck!
To: DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com
From: fortzt@gmail.com
Date: Fri, 16 Sep 2011 23:38:37 +0000
Subject: [DIY] Low hot water pressure
If you are using those 3/8 plastic tubes from the hardware story, check that they aren't kinked. I personally prefer the steel braided water supply because there is less chance of kinking and ballooning (the plastic clear water supply does that) even though the cost of the 3/8 line is about a buck and a half.
There might be a partial blockage or valve not on all the way. If that happens, the water pressure starts full force and quickly decreases. Most likely there would be a blockage in the a valve (like the angle stop). Disconnect the upper end of the water supply from the faucet, hold the free end in a bucket, and turn on the angle stop; that'll flush out most of the debris in the line. Check to be sure that the conical washer at the end hasn't come loose and sitting askew (I love that word).
If you're using copper lines, it is possible that a piece of solder broke off inside the line and is lodged in there; that's happened to me.
I'm sure there are a other things that might cause this but these are the most common that I've come across.
Good Luck!
To: DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com
From: fortzt@gmail.com
Date: Fri, 16 Sep 2011 23:38:37 +0000
Subject: [DIY] Low hot water pressure
We just finished a first floor bathroom and have noticed that the hot water pressure in the sink is very low. Cold water is fine. The water heater is in the basement. Pressure in the upstairs bathroom is fine. Any idea what the problem is?
Justine
Justine
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