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    Typical Difference in Hot Water and Cold Water Pressure

    Thanks for all the responses! I read you guys on the potential differences in piping layouts/sizes but there are two reasons I believe that's not the issue: 1) the water heater is right by the water inlet into the house and 2) I don't believe the issue with low hot water flow (and low...
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    Typical Difference in Hot Water and Cold Water Pressure

    The end result of all this, and why I care, is that the water pressure in the shower is reduced. Lots of folks care about water pressure in the shower. :)
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    Typical Difference in Hot Water and Cold Water Pressure

    Thanks! I wouldn't expect the hot and cold flow to be identical but I was expecting flow rate to be within say 10% of each other. What % difference would you consider "normal?"
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    Typical Difference in Hot Water and Cold Water Pressure

    Thanks for the reply, Gary. I checked the cold water shutoff valve. It's a brand new gate valve I soldered in. Actually took that whole section of piping off yesterday to check that there wasn't an obstruction in it (like excess solder). It looked good. That's what has me asking about the...
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    Typical Difference in Hot Water and Cold Water Pressure

    Hi all, I just installed a new Whirlpool electric water heater in my house. The hot water pressure is lower than the cold water pressure. To test/quantify the difference I filled a 2.5 quart pot with the kitchen faucet. Full cold it took 21 seconds. Full hot it took 26 seconds. So it...
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