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Laurenf18 (PA)
Hello. We have been experiencing very low water pressure in our kitchen sink. We replaced the faucet last month and about a week later is when the pressure became low. It was fine right after the new faucet was installed. We also replaced the pipes under the sink with the flexible meshy-looking pipes, I forget what they're called. We also had put water heater replaced less than a year ago and the pressure in the rest of the house is fine. I also though I heard a thump under the sink right before the pressure became low (could I be losing my mind?? Ha ha). Could it be the new faucet or the mesh-like pipes underneath? The valves under the sink and on all the way. Please advise. Thank you soooo much!
I must add that it was a fairly inexpensive faucet that we chose at lowes. Could it be faulty since it was cheap? Thanks.
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North Carolina Plumber (NC)
Does it have a separate pull out spray ? If so does it work ok ? Is the problem just with the hot water or is the cold water affected also ? The problem could be debris in the aerator on the end of the spout, or the diverter is sticking, thus the clunk you heard. If you used a flood safe braided supply line that might also be the problem.
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Laurenf18 (PA)
Yes. It is only the hot water. The sprayer won't stay when the water is on hot because there is not enough pressure. It is a a BrossCraft connector for a faucet. It's longer than it needs to be. Could that be the issue. Maybe it's too long. It's 16". It also says speedi plumb PLUS.
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steve (CA)
I would start with disconnecting the supply hose from the faucet and checking the flow from the hose into a bucket. If it's low, I would check the angle stop for debris or loose washer.
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