We have an Insinkerator instant hot water dispenser in our kitchen, and it flows at a rate of about one ounce per second, even slower than the earlier model we had. If you have a hot water dispenser, is yours that slow? I have checked all the tubes -- none of them are kinked or clogged. And the water pressure from the supply is fine.
2006-09-12 15:31:59 · 3 answers · asked by MailorderMaven 6 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Thanks, ApplianceGuy. We don't have a saddle valve -- it was plumbed in conventionally during a remodel.
Robert, the outlet tube is 3/8". The inlet tube is 1/4, and it's allowing the water to flow twice as fast as the outlet.
What I'm wondering is -- should I get a different unit, or is low flow the norm?
2006-09-12 16:33:19 · update #1
Check the seat of the saddle valve. Some times the rubber gasket gets distorted and restricts water flow. The hole in the water line sometimes gets blocked also.
2006-09-12 15:49:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
if you have a drinking water filter on the line then the water will flow at a slow pace! which is normal! :)
Best of luck
2006-09-12 23:45:52 · answer #2 · answered by carpenter2929 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
that half gallon per minute i get 4 oz a second water heater or more what the diameter of your line .
2006-09-12 22:49:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋