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    Cathy clement Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Aug 7, 2013, 09:42 AM
    Sputtering kitchen sink tap
    First turn on tap it sputters for a few seconds before running smoothly . Also toilet make a swooshing sound after flushing.
    Possibly air getting in pipes?
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    Aug 7, 2013, 02:22 PM
    Was the plumbing opened anywhere recently so that air could have gotten in. Shortly after a repair and the water is turned back on, it sputters like that but other than that, I can't think what the cause could be. It may be a good idea to have the water pressure checked and see if it is higher than 60 p.s.I.. Maybe if the pressure is too high it could cause some sputteri ng.
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    Aug 7, 2013, 06:55 PM
    Does this happen hot, cold or both. Single handle faucet or two handle faucet?
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    Aug 7, 2013, 07:09 PM
    Thank you I will get the water pressure checked
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