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ssclaypool4207 (TX)
Home inspection found the following problem: Static water press is 62 psi. However, when testing inside by running the tub and an adjacent shower at the same time, the water pressure dropped to 20 psi., thereby reducing the volume significantly. I have checked the shutoff valve and it is completely open. My neighbor does not have this problem, so it is not a water company problem.
Any ideas about which part of the system it might be...the house is 20 years old.
Thanks
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m & m (MD)
Is there a pressure reducing valve on the system?
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hj (AZ)
A bad pressure reducing valve or shut off valve would be the first things that come to mind.
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Wheelchair (IL)
How long was the house water turned off before service was reconnected? Maybe the system and lines should be flushed... professionally.
Best Wishes
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packy (MA)
what a scam the home inspection business is..
now after paying them you have to pay a plumber to find the problem.
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ssclaypool4207 (TX)
Don't know, but that is one of the things my long-time plumber has mentioned when we talked on the phone...we'll check it.
THANKS!
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ssclaypool4207 (TX)
We were not here during the inspection (realtors wanted us to leave), so I don't know. I'll ask my plumber about a flush.
Thanks!
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KCRoto (MO)
I wouldn't buy a house that a realtor doesn't want you there for while the inspector is there. There is a problem they are trying to hide. Don't get suckered. Realtors are paid commission, and there is a problem they don't want you finding and it is a deal breaker.
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