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Offline hills13

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Hot Water Pressure Problem
« on: May 11, 2010, 09:00:56 PM »
Hi,

My cold water tap works fine and I have done a testing to fill a 9 litre bucket in 30 seconds (by memory) however as soon as I turn the hot tap on i loose most of the water pressure.

This happens to all hot water taps (kitchen, shower, bathroom etc).

What would be the problem here and how would I fix it?


Thanks
 

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Re: Hot Water Pressure Problem
« Reply #1 on: July 06, 2010, 08:07:34 PM »
I think u should replace your hot water tap..There is a problem in its valve.You can purchase good taps from
victorianplumbing.co.uk
It will be helpul to u.
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Offline hills13

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Re: Hot Water Pressure Problem
« Reply #2 on: August 21, 2010, 08:34:10 AM »
Quote from: jennie on July 06, 2010, 08:07:34 PM
I think u should replace your hot water tap..There is a problem in its valve.You can purchase good taps from
victorianplumbing.co.uk
It will be helpul to u.

Ummm are you sure? It's all hot water including the shower? I find it hard to believe it's ALL my tabs. One wonders if you work for victorianplumbing.co.uk....

Can someone else please help :-)
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Re: Hot Water Pressure Problem
« Reply #3 on: August 21, 2010, 09:31:36 AM »
Does the same thing happen if you open 2 cold water taps? Does it happen all through the house? Typical reason for pressure drop like that is a blockage. The blockage only allowing so many litres of water to pass through. Check any filters you have in line. Clean them. Also would help knowing what pressure you have (with all the taps closed). If you have mains pressure, note if the water starts of fast, then slows down. This is another indication of a blockage. Finally, hows the water heated?

Hope this helps

Gordon
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