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    Sep 18, 2007, 08:57 AM
    Lose water pressure the more the lever is turned to hot
    I recently replaced the fixtures in the shower. Once I turn it on the pressure is fine. The more I turn the lever to hot the pressure decreases drastically.
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    Sep 18, 2007, 09:44 AM
    Open you mixing valve after shutting down the main. Inspect the cartridge, especially the hot inlet. I think there may be debris or even teflon tape getting into the cartridge.
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