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    Jan 22, 2013, 09:51 AM
    what are the little white balls in my kitchen faucet head
    I sometimes loose water pressure sometimes to a dribble from both hot and cold water.I have a single faucet with a single off,on value.I took the hose connected to the faucet head apart and noticed little white balls similar to small white styrofoam you find a packaging.I cleaned it and my water pressure returned,but after awhile it happens again and I have to take it apart again for the pressure to return.What is this?How can I eliminate this from to happening?
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    Jan 22, 2013, 11:29 AM
    I suspect as deteriorating dip tube in the water heater.
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    Jan 22, 2013, 12:08 PM
    Also, if those pieces are perfectly round and you have a water softener, have it checked out. Ours were a different color but the general description sounds similar. Regardless of the source, make certain that you are not drinking water from a faucet that doesn't have a screen as these unidentified materials can clog the kidneys as well.
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