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    rhalliday Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Feb 6, 2010, 11:47 AM
    Low water pressure in kitchen sink
    I have just installed a new Kitchen faucet, Premier Endura series/ceramic disc model 120158/120161,when I urned the water back on I got on a trickle of water from both the hot & cold sides.
    I have disconnected the two pipes feeding the faucet to check the pressure and they are both giving a good pressure.
    I have also checked the aerator and the hose and both are clear.
    I have also taken the ceramic this out and checked this for any blockage and its clear and both sides work fine when you blow through them.
    I'm at a loss as to what to try next, can anyone suggest anything?
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    Feb 6, 2010, 01:27 PM
    In case anyone has the same problem, I have finally worked out what it was.
    On this model of Faucet there is a check valve which is on the end of the hose that connects to the hose under the faucet, as a last resort I unscrewed the locking nut on the top of the unit and removed the ceramic disc cartridge, I then connected the cold water feed pipe to the underside of the check valve and blew water back through the unit, his dislodged some debris and cleared the pipe and check valve. Having reassembled the unit it all works perfectly.
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    Feb 6, 2010, 01:39 PM
    Thank you for taking the time to pop in and update your post.

    We are all volunteers here and sometimes we simply aren't here in time for all questions.

    Glad you're all set!

    Good job!

    MARK

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