2006-11-30 07:49:30 · 5 answers · asked by thumper17tripps 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Sounds like a restriction in the line somewhere that prevents full flow to the faucet. When the faucet is closed, water pressure builds up behind the valve. When you open it, it has full pressure for a couple of seconds, and the water past the restriction flows at full pressure. But after a couple of seconds, only a little water gets past the restricted point, and you get a slow flow with little pressure.
Check under the sink to see if the supply valves are open. You should open them all the way, and then turn them back just a quarter turn. If they haven't been turned in a long time, you may get some dripping from them for awhile. This is not unusual. It will probably stop after a few minutes. Put a rag or paper towel under it to catch the drips.
2006-11-30 07:54:45 · answer #1 · answered by Ralfcoder 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's most likely a clogged aerator. Unscrew the screen from your faucet and if you get ggod flow, your problem is solved. This is actually the number one cause. The aerator has a very small hole in it and a bit of grit will clog it. It usually takes a few seconds to clog and will generally unclog at turn off.
If you lose pressure at more than one faucet, you have a clog or restriction in your main line and will need a plumber to come and repace the bad section. This will be very difficult to determine but is not impossible. Tapping on the pipes or listening with a stethescpoe will find where the flow is restricted will help hear the location.
2006-11-30 08:03:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might have a pressure regulator on the line that supplies the house. Check that to see if its malfunctioning. Failing that take the aerator out of the faucet and see if anything comes out.
2006-11-30 07:53:42 · answer #3 · answered by Nginr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
water pressure should be constant. if it happens on all the faucets I would expect that your main valve is part open, allowing enogh to trickle in and filla ll the pipes. when you turn it on the water in the line drains and then the low pressure keeps a trickle comming in. Check the main shut off .
2006-11-30 07:55:19 · answer #4 · answered by zocko 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you have air in the lines
2006-11-30 07:52:05 · answer #5 · answered by tchem75 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋