No More Low Water Pressure Frustrations



Posted: Friday, June 26, 2009

by Scott Rodgers
http://www.elocalplumbers.com

One thing that people really want from their plumbing is for it to deliver the right temperature water at the right temperature. There's nothing more frustrating than having a shower and finding that the water pressure has reduced to merely a dribble. And if you're doing the dishes, you can't be bothered waiting for the water to slowly fill up the sink when you could be getting on with washing. The good news is that there are a few simple things you can do to improve your water pressure. You may think that you just have to live with low water pressure, that that's the way it is and you'll just have to endure it. But nothing could be further from the truth. Firstly, the water should be delivered to your house at a good pressure and the local water authority has to ensure that this happens. If you suspect that something has happened to your water supply, then give them a ring. They won't know unless you tell them, and chances are they'll be grateful that you're letting them know of a fault that could be costing them a lot in wasted water.

If it isn't the supply from the water authority, then it could be one of the pipes bringing the water from the main supply across your property to your house. If you think that it is happening than have a professional examine it. Unless you know what you're doing, it is better for a professional to check these pipes. It could be that there is a leak, or it might be that you have trees growing and their roots have invaded the water supply. It may be that the piping has aged and they have began to deteriorate. One way or the other, they will be either the reason for a clog or rising tension and the outcome will be low water pressure. If it is the roots from the trees, then make sure you get a company to come and clear the roots once a year to avoid this problem in the future.

If you have always had low pressure, then it could be that you have thinner pipes. The smaller the pipes the greater the friction and the slower the water. If this is the case, then you may decide after talking to a plumber, to replace your pipes. This is never an inexpensive choice but it could be the only resort. You'll find that if your pipes are only a inch in diameter, you are more than likely to have lower pressure than if the pipes were inch or one inch in diameter. Talk to your plumber, figure out how much water you use daily, and decide on what is the best solution.

It may be a clog as the result of a substance similar to calcium. If this is the case, then have a word with the plumber when they come to clean or replace the pipe and discuss whether it be worth your while to purchase a water softener or other water purifier so that these chemicals aren't leaving deposits in your pipes, and at the same time you will improve the quality of your drinking water.

And, finally, if there is a problem with just one of your fixtures, such as your shower, then chances are there's a blockage in that particular fixture rather than in your pipes, in which case you will need to clean or replace the parts so that the water can freely run again.

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Scott Rodgers is a plumber with many years of experience in providing the most effective plumbing solutions for your home. For more information visit http://www.eLocalPlumbers.com

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