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    Feb 25, 2008, 03:23 PM
    Very low H2O pressure in bathroom sink
    I just installed a new faucet in my bathroom. The water pressure was fine for a couple of days, but now all I get is a slow drip from both faucets. The rest of the house is fine. What could be the problem?
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    Feb 25, 2008, 03:45 PM
    Did you remove the aerator on the end of the spouts.. Remove the aerator (spins out clockwise) and clear of any debris... that should do it. Let me know what you find.

    And.. you are sure you opened shutoffs all the way.. You know I had to ask ;)

    If this helped, please RATE THIS ANSWER. Thank you.
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    Feb 25, 2008, 03:57 PM
    I will check the aerators tonight, and yes, the shutoffs are opened all the way. Lol
    (sorry, but I'm a novice at this)
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    Feb 25, 2008, 03:58 PM
    Keep us posted Bruin.
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    Feb 25, 2008, 04:09 PM
    Faucet or faucets, you used both terms, which do you have? Is this a two handle single spout, two handles two spouts or one handle one spout? I am going to guess its not the middle option.
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    Feb 25, 2008, 04:16 PM
    Funny... I caught that, too Bob... So Bruin, what is it?
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    Feb 25, 2008, 04:27 PM
    Sorry, it's just one faucet. I was referring to the fact that both the hot & cold water are barely flowing out.
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    Feb 25, 2008, 04:30 PM
    Cool... check the aerator as discussed... but Bob (Ballengerb1) was right.. if two faucets... may have been diffferent issue (still could be ;) ).. Talk soon.
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    Feb 25, 2008, 07:42 PM
    Worked like a charm, thanks. I'm sure you'll probably get more idiotic questions from me in the future.

    Much appreciated guys!
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