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ksmith4857
Aug 21, 2008, 05:45 PM
One piece kitchen pullout faucet has low water pressure. If you take the pullout faucet off completely the pressure is normal.

massplumber2008
Aug 21, 2008, 06:26 PM
Hi Ksmith:

Start by removing the faucet aerator located at the end of the pull out spout/sprayer... see picture below (yours will be surrounded by plastic so won't quite look like this one, but idea is the same).

Here, loosen/twist the aerator clockwise to remove the aerator and then wash it under the water to remove the sediment I believe is clogging it (you may need a pair of Regular pliers or needlenose pliers to remove it). Run water from faucet without the aerator in place to confirm full pressure and then replace with cleaned aerator and that should restore full flow...

Let me know if need more info...

MARK

Milo Dolezal
Aug 21, 2008, 07:36 PM
As Mark correctly suggest, you should start with Aerator.. .

The pull out faucets have two other places where they frequently clog up restricting water flow:

1. Back flow preventer installed inside the base of the pull out handle wherte hose connects to handle. ( Some models have another flow restrictor deep inside the handle. These are almost impossible to remove and / or clean )

2. Connection under the sink where the pull-out hose connects to the faucet. Remove the hose, and clean both ends: the hose end and the faucet intake end.