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    Jan 13, 2011, 01:03 PM
    Why do I have low Water Pressure after diassembling diverter valve?
    I disassembled diverter valve from Sprayer and Faucet (I wouldn't have had to from faucet) so that I could put a new holder for the sprayer on the sink. No other parts are new. And now I have low water pressure from both hot and cold. Should the diverter valve be replaced?
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    Jan 13, 2011, 01:37 PM

    First, remove the aerator to make sure that no debris is restricting the flow.
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    Jan 13, 2011, 03:17 PM

    Where is the aerator?
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    Jan 13, 2011, 03:26 PM
    The aerator is at the end of the spout[ where the water comes out] it is probably clogged.
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    Jan 13, 2011, 03:42 PM

    Hi Guys:

    YUP! Here is a picture of an aerator... at the end of a spout on a faucet. Remove it and run water without the aerator in place. If water runs full pressure/volume then clean the aerator and replace and hopefully you are all set, OK?

    If that fails to work let us know and we'll see what's next...

    Good luck!

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