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zhossain · Feb 9, 2012, 04:52 AM

Hi, I've realised over the last couple of days that the water pressure in my house has dropped. It's dropped for the hot and cold all around the house. I have one main stop cock which hasn't been touched (as it's under the floorboards). I have a combi boiler and no water tank. I'm pretty sure all the taps feed directly from the mains - bar the hot water.
The toilet cistern is making a pretty loud noise when it is flushed as well. Can anyone help?
Thanks

speedball1 · Feb 12, 2012, 09:35 AM

Sorry for the delay. Are you on city water or a pump? Let me know, Tom

mygirlsdad77 · Feb 12, 2012, 04:10 PM

Do you have a water softener, or whole house filter? Also, if you are on city water, do you have a pressure reducing valve in the system? Let us know and we will try to help out.

zhossain · Feb 13, 2012, 06:31 AM

Hi, I don't have a pump, a water softener, or whole house filter. I'm connected straight the mains. I'm getting the feeling this is a USA based site. I'm in the UK - it therefore may be difficult for you guys to answer. If that's the case, thanks for your effort and apologies for taking up your time.

speedball1 · Feb 13, 2012, 06:48 AM

Hey! Don't give up on us yet, We answer questions all over the world. Plumbing problems know no nationalty. First, a little information. How old is your house? What type of pipes do you have? Has there been any work done outside on the city main? Is there a PRV ( pressure reducing Valve) installed on your water service? Back to you, Tom

zhossain · Feb 13, 2012, 07:45 AM

Lol, sorry Tom.. You're right - I should have a little more faith.. The house is around 80 years old, and it has copper piping. I checked to make sure there was no work going on close by on the city mains. As far as I'm aware there isn't a PRV installed on my water service. I did a lot of wok to the house when I moved in about 10 years ago - many of the cental heating pipes were changed. I also installed a new kitchen and new bathrooms. Zahid

ballengerb1 · Feb 13, 2012, 08:32 AM

Do you have a garden spigot, how is the volume from that spigot. This is most likely not a pressure issue but one of volume. If you have that spigot you can test the pressure by connecting a gauge to the outdoor spigot.

zhossain · Feb 13, 2012, 08:40 AM

Yes I do have a spigot (I'm assuming that this is called a tap in England). I don't have a gauge but can try and get hold of one to check the pressure - thanks. I'm not sure it's about volume given everything was OK up until a week ago.

ballengerb1 · Feb 13, 2012, 08:47 AM

Voume can drop in an instant, especially if it is due to debris clogging a main valve. I assume you have asked your neighbors if their volume/pressure is still good, right? Also, ask your water company or supplier to check your pressure and volume, usually done in a day for free.

zhossain · Feb 13, 2012, 08:53 AM

Yes, I've asked my neighbours - they haven't noticed a difference. I'll do as you suggest and give my water supplier a call and ask for the pressure and volume to be checked. Great, thanks.

ballengerb1 · Feb 13, 2012, 08:59 AM

Great, Tom and I will be here when you get back.

speedball1 · Feb 13, 2012, 01:05 PM

Turn on the garden tap and let us know if you have a strong stream. When we get pressure back then we'll address your noisy toilet. Back to you, Tom