Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    RFOgre16's Avatar
    RFOgre16 Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #1

    Apr 1, 2013, 01:11 PM
    Minimal hot water pressure in tub
    I'm completely lost. My shower has minimal hot water pressure, colds fine. I changed out the cartridge and the hot water TK is brand new and recently checked by a plumber. Cannot find any reason why I am not getting pressure. All other taps are fine. Any ideas?
    ma0641's Avatar
    ma0641 Posts: 15,675, Reputation: 1012
    Uber Member
    		  
    #2

    Apr 1, 2013, 04:57 PM
    Is it a single handle? Remove the cartridge and open the side tap. Make sure the line is open. Many times the orifice gets plugged and it is fairly small. Also check to see if any flex line is bent.
    RFOgre16's Avatar
    RFOgre16 Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #3

    Apr 1, 2013, 06:14 PM
    The cartridge is brand new, so nothing should be plugged. There are no side ports in them either.
    RFOgre16's Avatar
    RFOgre16 Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #4

    Apr 1, 2013, 06:15 PM
    It is a single handle valve and the lines are copper so nothing should be bent. Do you have any other suggestions, appreciate your help.
Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions
 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

Low hot water pressure to tub (only) after replacing hot water tank [ 1 Answers ]

I just replaced my hot water tank and installed a new one. Now, the hot water pressure in the shower/bathtub (only) is weak - all other faucets seem normal, and the cold water in the shower is fine. Water pressure was fine before I replaced the tank, the problems with the old one were that the...

Low water pressure on hot water side in tub. [ 1 Answers ]

I've seen several questions similar to this, but I can't find the answer I'm looking for. My house was built in the 50's or 60's, and the tub has dual faucets - hot and cold and the shower knob in the center which turns left or right. The hot water faucet over the years has leaked a lot, and it...

Low pressure in tub only for hot water [ 2 Answers ]

I have noticed that my pressure for the bath tub is very low. Its only low with the hot water. The cold water's pressure is fine. What could possibly be the problem?

No hot water or pressure anywhere but bathroom tub [ 1 Answers ]

I live in a mobile home that has no hot water in the kitchen or bathroom sink and has hot water at the tub, but no pressure. Everything worked fine a couple of days ago at the bathroom sink and the tub, but has been losing pressure at the tub for a while.

Hot water in tub has no pressure [ 2 Answers ]

The hot water faucet in my tub has lost pressure. It barely lets water through. My sink is fine. My faucet is two knobs mounted to the wall, the tub spicket, and an external hand-held shower head. The name on the knobs is Rockwell. The spicket was recently replaced.

View more questions Search