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lenj2020
Jun 25, 2013, 08:43 AM
I have a gas hot water heater with shut-off valves for both hot and cold. The hot developed a leak because of corrosion. Yesterday I replaced the valve, and the copper supply line to the top of the water heater.
Now I have no water at the kitchen sink. Any Ideas, thoughts would be helpful.
I have no clue why that would happed, oh yes, I had full water pressure before changing the valve.
Thanks, Len

speedball1
Jun 25, 2013, 09:04 AM
What has happened here is that in replacing the plumbing you disturbed minerals built up in the pipe walls that are now clogg the kitchen faucet.
First check the screen on the aerator located on the spout. If that doesn't get it The cartridge is clogged . Shut the water off and pull the cartridge, Check the inlet ports for trash and clean. Now place a pan over the open valve and turn the water back on for a minute to flush out the supply. You should have a strong stream when doing so. Reassemble and test. If that works do it on all affected taps, good luck, Tom

lenj2020
Jun 25, 2013, 09:22 AM
Thanks for the rapid reply... forgive the ignorance, but what is a Ben Bullock cartridge? Search brings up no results.

TIA, len

speedball1
Jun 25, 2013, 09:56 AM
Sorry! I'm using Dragon speak and sometimes the words get mixed up. I went back and corrected my post. That should make it a bit clearer. Sorry for the confusion and if you need more help click on back, Good luck, Tom

lenj2020
Jun 27, 2013, 04:07 AM
Thanks for the help. That was the problem, easy fix.
Thanks again, Len