View Full Version : When I turn my faucets, water gushes out, then trickles.  Help!
 
 karenheim
Apr 20, 2010, 07:42 AM
When I turn any of my faucets on--hot or cold--in the kitchen, BR, tub, front yard spigot--water gushes out, then trickles.  My house is 80+ years old.  Please help!  Thanks.
 speedball1
Apr 20, 2010, 07:56 AM
City water or pump? What's happening is that you have a blockage In your pipes.  Pressure builds up in the pipes and as soon as you open a faucet it bleeds off.
What material are your pipes?
Copper, plastic or galvanized?
Back to you,  Tom
 karenheim
Apr 20, 2010, 08:06 AM
Thanks for the prompt response, Tom.  I have city water.  The spigot in the front yard (which is having the same problem) is a few yards from the water meter in the side walk.  Because the house is so old, I'm guessing I have copper pipes into the house with some galvanized in the house.
 truck 41
Apr 20, 2010, 10:33 PM
Is there a main shutoff valve to the house, or at the meter? Perhaps a gatevalve, if so its possible that the gate may have broken off and has shut closed.
 karenheim
Apr 21, 2010, 05:31 AM
I had a plumber come by yesterday (he didn't charge me, which was nice).  He said I need a new service line from the meter to my house--about 60' worth.  Don't have the estimate yest.  Thanks, truck & Tom, for your help.
 speedball1
Apr 21, 2010, 06:31 AM
Thanks for the update,  Tom