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    Sep 5, 2008, 05:05 PM
    Sudden drop of water pressure-Entire Home
    We turn on our water and it turns on full force. After about 5 seconds, it slows to 1/2 the pressure(both cold and hot). What do I do to troubleshoot this?
    Thanks In Advance
    Tonya
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    Sep 5, 2008, 05:23 PM
    Hey Tonya,
    How old is your house? What material are the pipes? Plastic, galvanized or copper? City water or a well? Did this just happen or has it been a problem for some time? Let me know, Tom
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