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doug511
Jul 12, 2010, 07:52 AM
Plumbing

massplumber2008
Jul 12, 2010, 01:45 PM
Hi Doug...

Need more info. Here... what type of faucet? How many handles? Please respond.

Mark

ballengerb1
Jul 12, 2010, 02:25 PM
Yep, need more info. Is it just the one tap? If so clean out the cartridge or valve stem

doug511
Jul 12, 2010, 02:41 PM
Yep, need more info. Is it just the one tap?? If so clean out the cartridge or valve stem

No its every hot tap in the house cold tap pressure fine

massplumber2008
Jul 12, 2010, 03:38 PM
Hi Doug...

What kind of piping do you have?

Also, what heats your hot water... let us know and we can get you started on what to look for... OK?

Mark

doug511
Jul 12, 2010, 04:12 PM
No idea about piping as you can see I'm not very good at diy lol it's a mixing tap