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    doug511 Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
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    Jul 12, 2010, 07:52 AM
    How do I fix slow running hot water tap
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    Jul 12, 2010, 01:45 PM

    Hi Doug...

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

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    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
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    Jul 12, 2010, 02:41 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by ballengerb1 View Post
    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
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    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
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    Jul 12, 2010, 04:12 PM
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    No idea about piping as you can see I'm not very good at diy lol it's a mixing tap
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