We have low water flow, pressure is fine. When using 1 source, it is fine, but when using 2 or more sources at the same time, flow drops tremendously. Had a plumber inspect the lines, all looked OK in the house, I suspect and issue on the main coming in, water company is ignoring me.
2007-05-09 01:29:34 · 6 answers · asked by Scott 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It could be that the valve is not turned on all the way. You can check this yourself. It also could be that your main shut off valve (going into the house) has an obstruction. I have seen galvanized pipe connected directly to copper. The galvanized pipe will quickly rust up. Have your plumber check there first.
2007-05-09 02:55:34 · answer #1 · answered by edjumacation 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a lot of factors. A water tank isn't needed with city water. Most houses have 5/8" tubing inside the home & the line coming in is 3/4" or 1". This line is your responsibility. If it is 3/4" You can upgrade to 1" to get more flow to the house.
Has this always been a problem or did it just start?
Your tap could be bad. This could be up to you to fix or the water co. depending on where you are.
Are you at the end of the line or is there others on the line after you?
If there is others after you see if they have the same problem. The water might be pushed to far without a pump & in this case there is nothing you can do but add a bigger line to keep more flow to the house.
There are more possibilities but they are too broad.
2007-05-09 02:16:55 · answer #2 · answered by kingmt01 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A 3/4" line is big enough unless over 100' long, then 1". A pump won't help you by itself. I don't think the water company is responsible to upgrade your service, depends on local rules though. A fix would be to install a pressure tank and pump. Unless you were drawing more than the volume of the tank very rapidly, you would be fine.
2007-05-09 01:49:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
May or may not be the water company's prob. If you have a recent house, it is likely all your taps and showers have water restricter gadgets on them. check the pressure at the garden hose. if that is good, then the problem is likely with the fixtures. If it is low than its the water company line.
2007-05-09 02:07:42 · answer #4 · answered by lawrenh.cc@verizon.net 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats the line coming into your house call the water company and tell them the line should be a 1" line you might need to go to a 2" line thats the water companys job call them bums up and tell them it's there job to do this
2007-05-09 01:35:41 · answer #5 · answered by MrMike 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You might consider having a pump installed where the water enters the house.
2007-05-09 01:38:55 · answer #6 · answered by Beau R 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋