frankkean
Dec 30, 2006, 08:15 AM
Incoming water pressure is at 80 pounds. Infrastructure has had locked air problems in the past; but seems to be OK now. All tubs, sinks, etc. has a very low flow rate. Measured at 1 gallon every 30 seconds.
In the morning, the flow rate is much higher - about 5 gal per minute but if you fill one tub - it drops to 2 gpm. Running water in more than 1 sink tub etc will reduce flow to less than 1/4 gallon per minute.
I've run water in upper story of house to try to free air lock. No noticeable amount of air released.
The water filter has 80 pounds of pressure at measuring point. Filter has been replaced. House does not have a pressure reducing valve (but should).
What to do?
In the morning, the flow rate is much higher - about 5 gal per minute but if you fill one tub - it drops to 2 gpm. Running water in more than 1 sink tub etc will reduce flow to less than 1/4 gallon per minute.
I've run water in upper story of house to try to free air lock. No noticeable amount of air released.
The water filter has 80 pounds of pressure at measuring point. Filter has been replaced. House does not have a pressure reducing valve (but should).
What to do?