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    Will This Improve My Water Pressure?

    Thanks jastori, thank-you for taking the time to analyze my particular plumbing situation and the two connection scenarios presented. I don't have much plumbing experience to draw upon so your well-reasoned response is much appreciated. I had convinced myself that since the cross-sectional...
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    Will This Improve My Water Pressure?

    Here's my theory. The previous homeowner had 6 children under one roof and I suspect he had a very miserly attitude toward his hot water bill. So it's possible a request was made to the plumber to intentionally restrict flow to the shower when the bathroom was undergoing renovation. This was...
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    Will This Improve My Water Pressure?

    Pipe Sizes All the pipe sizes mentioned in my posts refer to what I believe is I.D. The pipes were measured using a set of standard open-end wrenches. It took a 5/8" wrench to fit around what I'm calling a 1/2" pipe, and a 1/2" wrench to fit around what I'm calling the 3/8" pipe which leads...
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    Will This Improve My Water Pressure?

    Condensed Explanation of Plumbing Issue Thanks to those that replied. Here is a condensed version of my plumbing question. Any additional insights welcome. Which of the following scenarios would provide better water flow at a shower which is fed with two 3/8" copper pipes? The faucet...
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    Will This Improve My Water Pressure?

    Before I start cutting up pipes, would this idea improve my water pressure noticably? I have an older home with low water pressure in the second-floor shower on either hot or cold. Sink in same bath also has less flow than the downstairs fixtures. Flow is about 1.5 Gpm at either shower or...
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    Low Water Pressure in Shower/Tub - HELP!

    Photo of Culprit Great idea. I think that method is definitely worth a try. In my case, there was a water shut-off right at the tub, so the hose faucet would have been operational. I have posted a picture of the "culprit" as an attachment. James B
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    Low Water Pressure in Shower/Tub - HELP!

    Problem Solved! There must have been an obstruction within the shower faucet body. This is how it was resolved, for those that may have a similar problem. First, I removed the tub spout, and turned on both hot and cold water. While the water was running, I took a hammer and tapped the...
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    Low Water Pressure in Shower/Tub - HELP!

    Thanks, Jim. I haven't seen the manufacturer's name printed anywhere on the faucet, so I'm not sure of the brand. UPDATE 1/8/05 - SHOWER HEAD IS LABELED "ALSON" AND MATCHES THE FAUCET DECOR. It is at least 3 years old. I am familiar with the screen on the aereator (bathroom sink), as that...
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    Low Water Pressure in Shower/Tub - HELP!

    I am new to this forum, and to plumbing in general. I hope someone might have some insight into a problem that has me stymied! The water pressure in the shower/tub is very low. It takes 15 seconds to fill a 32oz glass with water from the tub spout (about 1 gallon per minute). The flow rate...
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