If your water pressure is low thought the house or even at your outside
hydrants then you need to check your pressure tank.
There is a bladder in the tank that should have a couple of pounds of
pressure in it (when empty)less than the water pressure you are looking for.
It may be time for a new pressure tank if the bladder isn't holding
pressure.
The pressure relay that tells the pump when to run and shut off may also
need some maintenance or replacing.
A long time ago I posted how to back flush your hot water lines in the
second floor of an older home. This doesn't sound like your problem.
On 1/5/2012 10:27 AM, Donna wrote:
> I have searched through these posts and recall seeing one that suggested backflushing the pipes due to age and possible sediment (my house was not lived in for about a year and it is old to begin with).
>
> Can anyone give me feedback or their techniques?
>
> My pressure is low throughout the house and if someone flushes a toilet the kitchen sink would slow down to a trickle. The overall house pressure is slow.
>
> Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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