2006-11-06 13:15:04 · 11 answers · asked by Albatross 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
increase the pressure is a tough one and could get costly.....if the flow from meter is consistent, gallons per min....u can increase pressure by systematically reducing the size of the main water water suppl in the house.....heres how we do it....
1" meter, come out of it with 11/2" pipe.....to water heater reduce to 3/4 to heater....tee back to 1" for cold main.....reduce the cold main to 3/4" about 1/2 way thru the run.....tap off of the 3/4 to half to each supply needed....keep 1/2 taps no longer than 24".....
but keep in mind.....no water outlet( shower head, sink faucet, kitchen faucet and like can allow more than 3 gal. per min...federal law)..
lic. gen. contractor
2006-11-06 13:37:20 · answer #1 · answered by bigg_dogg44 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You could reduce the size of the pipes in your house. It feels illogical at first, but if you have the same amount of water going through a smaller pipe, the pressure will be greater. Your flow will be reduced, but your water pressure will be increased.
Another way is to install a booster pump where your water main hooks up to your house piping. Of course, you have to have good water flow for the pump to work. It's a tough problem. Good luck.
2006-11-06 13:20:44 · answer #2 · answered by Caper 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In our area, the water company will check your pressure for free, if the pressure is low on the whole line, they will put a booster pump in for the area or street, if it is just your house some of the other suggestions will be useful.
2006-11-06 14:35:00 · answer #3 · answered by 13 ths LINDA S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One simple thing to try. Remove the aerators from your faucets and clean them. (Aerators are the screw on filters right where the water comes out. Use pliers and a rag to remove them) While they are off, open the valves all the way and flush out your pipes, if this hasn't been done in a while, you'll be suprised at what comes out. Also, remove the shower head (same as above) and flush out those pipes. Try this before replumbing.
2006-11-06 14:04:53 · answer #4 · answered by gone 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have old galvanized pipes, the pressure is low because the pipes are filled with crud. If you repipe with new copper pipes... verticles and horizontals.... your water pressure will increase.
2006-11-06 13:18:20 · answer #5 · answered by linda z 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Install a pressure tank where the water comes in from the supply line
2006-11-06 13:23:33 · answer #6 · answered by Droptine s 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
IF you still have galvanized pipes coming in from the street, you can switch to copper. SAme goes for inside the house.
2006-11-06 14:00:33 · answer #7 · answered by justcurious 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in my house, near the water heater theirs this pbc pipe that's caped. When ever i blow air through that the water pressure gets better. Don't know why thou
2006-11-06 13:18:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
find the main water valve in your home and turn it up
2006-11-06 13:19:50 · answer #9 · answered by brownsugar 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You could try upgrading your pipes
2006-11-06 13:16:43 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋