Posted by: Randy on February 16, 2000 at 23:43:45:

In Reply to: low water pressure Posted by: jason on February 16, 2000 at 17:13:16:

: My house was built in 1953 and for the most part the water pressure
: is low. For instance i can not run two lawn sprinklers at the same time.
: In addition, the usual problem of not being able to shower while doing
: a load of laundry or doing dishes is a problem.
: My question is, What is the solution to the problem?
: all of the fixtures have been replaced but i fear the main pipe to the city water
: connection under my front yard is the problem.

Jason,
Has your house had a pressure reducing valve
installed? If so, check its setting because
adjustment of this will probably fix your problem.
It is usually found at your main water shut off
for your house, although in an older house there
might not be any, anywhere.
If this is not then problem then you probably
have a main supply line blockage or leak.
Good luck!

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• Re: low water pressure JASON 14:57:10 2/17/2000 (0)

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: : My house was built in 1953 and for the most part the water pressure : : is low. For instance i can not run two lawn sprinklers at the same time. : : In addition, the usual problem of not being able to shower while doing : : a load of laundry or doing dishes is a problem. : : My question is, What is the solution to the problem? : : all of the fixtures have been replaced but i fear the main pipe to the city water : : connection under my front yard is the problem. : Jason, : Has your house had a pressure reducing valve : installed? If so, check its setting because : adjustment of this will probably fix your problem. : It is usually found at your main water shut off : for your house, although in an older house there : might not be any, anywhere. : If this is not then problem then you probably : have a main supply line blockage or leak. : Good luck!