The hot water is only trickling out of the bath tap and comes to a stop although the washbasin hot tap is working- bathroom is upstairs. We have the same problem with the kitchen hot tap the water is only trickling and soon comes to a standstill. Can anyone help.
Kind Regards, anr

2 conclusions I have came up with,


1) A blockage
2) A leakage

the hot water is only trickling out of the bath tap and comes to a stop although the washbasin hot tap is working- bathroom is upstairs. we have the same problem with the kitchen hot tap the water is only trickling and soon comes to a standstill. can anyone help.
Kind Regards, anr

Sounds like you've failed to flush and clear your water heater of mineral build up and now its been sucked into your system and is now clogging the tub and kitchen faucet. The solution is to turn the water off, open up the valves and clear the seats and/or inlet ports. To tell you more I will need t6he brand name of each faucet and how old they are. In the mean time let me show you how to flush your water heater.

For long life and fewer troubles you should keep your heater clear of mineral build-up by flushing on a regular schedule. Attach a hose to the boiler drain at the bottom of the tank. With the pressure on, open the boiler drain and let it run until the water runs clear. You will see a spurt of red,(rust) followed by white grains,(lime or calcium carbonate). This shouldn't take more then a few minutes. Do this monthly to keep it clear. Now flush out your hot water lines on ALL fixtures. Now pull each aerator and clean the screens. Be sure you put them back togather the same way you took them out. Don't forget to flush it out every month. Your heater will thank you for it. Hope this helps, Tom

Check the obvious; are the stop valves fully open? (That would be the valve the faucet is connected to) If you have inquisitive children or a spouse that wants you to use less hot water, they may be partially or fully closed. Just look under the sink and turn them fully open.

Are the areators clean? If you're getting cold water then they are probalby OK.

Your stop valves may also have become filled with sediment and you will have no choice to replace them. :(

Not a large job, but not fun. As if plumbing is.

"Are the areators clean? If you're getting cold water then they are probalby ok."
Vpatui this is the third time tonight I've had to step in and correct one of your posts. Bath tub valves do not have areators.