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Swanee (FL)
Low water pressure between valve body and shower head. Have tried reverse flush from shower head to valve housing w garden hose.Low volume in reverse flush direction also. Not cartridge since new one was installed. Any ideas appreciated.
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hj (AZ)
If t is just a shower and the valve was installed "properly", there is debris buildup in the bottom where the "bub spout connection" is plugged..
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Swanee (FL)
Thanks! What’s the “bub spout connection”? I assume the connection to the shower head. Yes it’s a shower only
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hj (AZ)
it is the plugged/capped opening on the bottom of the valve body. You have to remove the cap/plug and flush it out.
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steve (CA)
If applicable with the valve model, was the screen removed, as it should have been done at time of installation?
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Swanee (FL)
HJ, I have located the cap at the bottom of the valve body. Do you suggest a flush from the showerhead side or back up through the valve body from where the capped opening is? Thanks for your advice, much appreciated
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bernabeu (SC)
remove cap
'poke' gently
turn on water (with a 'bucket' underneath)
re-cap
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"Measure Twice & Cut Once" - Retired U.A. Local 1 & 638
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Swanee (FL)
Thanks Bernabeu, so I should just leave the cartridge in for this flush??
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bernabeu (SC)
yes, leave in
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Swanee (FL)
Bernabeu and hj: THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE. Flushed valve body per your instructions and Eureka! Water!!!
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bernabeu (SC)
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"Measure Twice & Cut Once" - Retired U.A. Local 1 & 638
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