Plumbing And Reduced Water Pressure

You almost never think about your home plumbing until you have a problem but if you

are experiencing reduced water pressure in your home there might not be an emergency but it can be annoying. If you turn on your water faucet or your shower and the water pressure is lower than it used to be there could be something wrong in the line. If you have always had low water pressure in your home then it could be because the pipes that were originally installed were half inch pipe rather than one inch pipe. This is the measurement of the pipe diameter and the smaller pipe produces lower water pressure than the larger sized pipe.

If you are making plans to have a new home built make certain to have the bigger sized pipe installed from the key water source ; the bigger sized pipe is costlier it is really worth the additional cost. Water from the primary has to go down the pipe and then go thru many twists and turns before it reaches your valve so by that time the pressure has naturally gone down so the littler the diameter of the pipe the more limitation and lower the pressure.

There are other causes of reduced water pressure to consider. For instance check all the shut off valves along your water line and on your water meter. These valves should be open all the way so you will have as much water pressure as possible. Some meters are sealed and you may have to contact your water provider to have them inspect it, but even if you can access the meter yourself you might need a special tool you can find in a hardware store to turn the valve on.

If that isn't the problem then check the indoor main water shut off valve. This valve should additionally be in the full open position. If this is found on or near your principal water meter you must call the water supplier or a seasoned plumber to open this valve. This is a difficult water system you can damage if you're not experienced.

When unsure leave it alone and contact a pro. If all of the valves are open and you continue to have reduced water pressure then there could be problems with your pipe someplace along the line. If you live in an earthquake area then the pipes could have been damaged in a powerful earthquake. You'll need to have your pipes checked for damage or perhaps leaks.

If there's blockage or a leak in the system this may possibly cause water pressure reduction. You may also notice a larger than ordinary water bill if there's a leak in your water system. It is critical to check into the reduced water pressure situation.

Most of the people wait till there's an emergency before they call a plumber. But if you act before an emergency you are able to save yourself money and time because if you do nothing then you take a chance with your system closing down altogether or worse you take a risk with your home being flooded. Reduced water pressure might be a sign of a heavy plumbing problem so have it looked at asap.

by: Delena Merchant

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