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    harry2309 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Jul 5, 2006, 07:37 AM
    Cold water air lock ?
    Hi ,

    I recently got a new bathroom suite , shower and kitchen sink fitted downstairs.

    The bathroom suite and kitchen went in OK without any problems but since the shower went in yesterday , there is very little water coming from the bathroom basin tap.

    This water stops altogether should I run the cold water on the bath or flush the toilet.

    Any ideas ?
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    Jul 5, 2006, 10:46 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by harry2309
    Hi ,

    I recently got a new bathroom suite , shower and kitchen sink fitted downstairs.

    The bathroom suite and kitchen went in OK without any problems but since the shower went in yesterday , there is very little water coming from the bathroom basin tap.

    This water stops altogether should I run the cold water on the bath or flush the toilet.

    Any ideas ?
    Hi Harry,

    I think I can shed some light on your mystery. When you installed the downstairs fixtures you disturbed some crud built up on your pipe walls. The first faucet opened up, (the upstairs lavatory) drew the crud up into the faucet where it's now blocking the flow.
    Try this. First take the aerator off from the spout and check and clean the screens. Turn the faucet on. Do you have a strong stream? If yes then put the aerator back on, you're done. If no then shut the water off under the cabinet, open up the faucet and check the inlet ports of the cartridge for blockage. Hold a pan over the open faucet to prevent splash and turn the water back on for a minute to flush out the supplies. When everything's cleared away reassemble and test. Good luck, Tom
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    Jun 16, 2013, 09:32 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by speedball1 View Post
    Hi Harry,

    I think I can shed some light on your mystery. When you installed the downstairs fixtures you disturbed some crud built up on your pipe walls. The first faucet opened up, (the upstairs lavatory) drew the crud up into the faucet where it's now blocking the flow.
    Try this. First take the aerator off from the spout and check and clean the screens. Turn the faucet on. Do you have a strong stream? If yes then put the aerator back on, you're done. If no then shut the water off under the cabinet, open up the faucet and check the inlet ports of the cartridge for blockage. Hold a pan over the open faucet to prevent splash and turn the water back on for a minute to flush out the supplies. When everything's cleared away reassemble and test. Good luck, Tom
    This problem occurs especially when it's an old house with galvanize pipes.I feel that it's always a good idea before installing new fixtures to remove turn-off valves and clean the rust and crud from the pipes.Install temporiarily a feed line directly onto the galvanized pipe put in a bucket and turn on the main for a few secs. Or minutes and you would be amazed at the crud that's in the bucket.I hate having to dismantle a new faucet after installing it so nicely.Turn-off valves often need replacing anyway so you might as well take the time to do the flush.
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    Jun 16, 2013, 09:44 AM
    Frankiedon.
    You responding to a 7-year-old dead thread. Your advice is good but a little late. We thank you for your input. Regards, Tom
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