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    Jun 6, 2008, 08:33 PM
    Hot water pressure is considerably low
    I have noticed in the past 2 weeks a decrease in my hot water pressure in all faucets. Cold water pressure is fine. My water is hot; just not much pressure. Thanks for any advice/help!
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    Jun 7, 2008, 05:10 AM
    How long since you flushed you water heater?
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    Jun 7, 2008, 05:52 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by CarmenJones
    I have noticed in the past 2 weeks a decrease in my hot water pressure in all faucets. Cold water pressure is fine. My water is hot; just not much pressure. Thanks for any advice/help!
    Answer Harold about how often you flush your heater and then take a look at the nipples coming directly out of the water heater. If you have heat trap nipples,(see image) then replace them with brass nipples. Oh! And if you don't maintain your heater here's how;
    For long life and fewer troubles you should keep your heater clear of mineral build-up by FLUSHING NOT DRAINING on a regular schedule. Attach a hose to the boiler drain at the bottom of the tank. With the pressure on, open the boiler drain and let it run until the water runs clear. You will see a spurt of red,(rust) followed by white or yellow grains,(lime or calcium carbonate). This shouldn't take more then a few minutes. Do this monthly to keep it clear. Now flush out your hot water lines on ALL fixtures that are affected . Now pull each aerator and clean the screens. Be sure you put them back togather the same way you took them out. Don't forget to flush it out every month. Your heater will thank you for it. Hope this helps, Tom

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