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    saint53 Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
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    Jan 22, 2009, 06:42 PM
    Lose pressure in shower when increasing water supply
    Hi,
    Preamble,
    Shower in ensuite is a long way from hotwater system. Takes about 30 sec to get hot.
    Problem is: we lose pressure (which alters temperature) when increasing either flow rate to hot or cold faucets?. sometimes a "clunk" is heard behind tap area.
    We have to turn off both taps and slowly try to get an acceptable temp and flow rate.
    Thanks in advance
    saint53
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    Jan 23, 2009, 08:55 AM

    What kind/type/brand of faucet is it ? It it shower or sink faucet ?

    But in the interim: it sounds like you have loose washer on stem. Remove h/c stems, replace washers, reinstall.
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    Jan 27, 2009, 04:47 PM

    Glad to be of help !
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