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    I am on city water. Lately, when I flush toilet, I lose pressure down to a trickle.

    Asked Apr 12, 2013, 09:27 AM — 1 Answer
    As I said, I am on city water. I don't have enough pressure to run my sprinklers. Normally, I have pressure in the house, but if I flush the toilet, I lose pressure down to a trickle everywhere else.

    Last edited by talaniman; Apr 12, 2013 at 09:49 AM. Reason: spelling
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    Apr 12, 2013, 11:52 AM


    Hi Karl

    Any filters or water softeners installed in the system? If so, I would check these for blockages first.

    Otherwise, I'd be looking around for a pressure reducing valve (near water meter... see image)... see if the strainer is clogged.

    Start there... let us know what you find, OK?

    Mark
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