How can I stop water pressure drop when showering and someone flushes the toliet or turns on the water?

Answer 1

Inside that tank is a floating ball attached to a long rod which activates a valve. As the water level falls during the flush the ball drops, the lever is activated and water is turned on to begin the task of refilling the tank. The flapper valve at the bottom of the tank closes and the tank fills, getting ready for the next flush.

Now that you know the mechanics of how the system works, you will understand my quick fix for the shower/toilet flush problem. In most situations the valve at the base of the tank (100% of toilet tanks have them) is turned on full. I don't know why, but it is. As a result, the water filling the tank rushes in about as fast as water would come from a basin faucet if it were turned on all the way. The result is a pressure drop in the plumbing system of the bathroom and the accompanying scream from the shower - "WHO FLUSHED! I'M IN THE SHOWER!!"
It's probably obvious to you by now what the solution is - adjust the valve under the toilet tank so that the water refills the tank at a much slower rate. I mean, like what's the rush anyway? You are finished and are about two steps down the stairs and the toilet is ready to be flushed - who cares.

Answer 2

To stop the pressure drop when someone flushes, throttle back the water on the control valve. It will take the tank a few more seconds to fill, but it will not allow the pressure to drop a bad.

Answer 3

If you have the old style ballcock( float valve) in the tank of the toliet, try replacing it with a newer valve. They have very little effect on the pressure, using a smoother opening / closing action...
Or close valves under the tank and sinks(?), almost off. Adjusting the volume of water supplied to the tank and sinks, until desired effect is accquired...

Answer 4

The hammering sound could be a loose washing gadget on the sink faucet stem. Hydrostatic marvel ( water hammer) in many situations happens whilst a valve is close off immediately and not by using air interior the line. in actuality, introducing air in a closed chamber or diaphragm form tank is the treatment.Your rigidity is advantageous, it somewhat is the quantity of water it is the undertaking. you would be able to desire to establish a bypass limiting aerator on the faucet and a low bypass bathe head. this could even issues up. The pipes to those furnishings could be under sized. Re-piping could desire to be the respond however greater intense priced.

Answer 5

or you could go on the roof & flap your arms....

you need a pressure balanced wall valve - when toile flushes you loose pressure, but heat stays the same. had these for my kids in the last 4 houses i built, cause kids are quick / smart enough to step out of the stream & they'll just stand there & cook!!

Answer 6

Larger pipes / better water pressure

Answer 7

you need to install a pump to hold the water presure up