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    Mar 3, 2008, 10:01 PM
    Low pressure in shower
    Shower has been fine. All of a sudden water pressure drops.
    What is the problem
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    Mar 4, 2008, 06:10 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by timmy20009
    Shower has been fine. All of a sudden water pressure drops.
    what is the problem
    Remove the shower head and see if the pressure's better. Let me know if it isn't. Now look just beneath the threads in the shower head. If there's a rubber washer with holes around the edge pry it out and toss it, Reinstall the shower head. Presser better now? Good luck, Tom
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