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    Michelle Miatke Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Nov 1, 2015, 06:28 PM
    What can cause low water pressure
    I have very low water pressure to everything in the house. What could be causing
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    Nov 1, 2015, 06:36 PM
    How long has it been low, both hot and cold?
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    Nov 1, 2015, 09:16 PM
    Do you have a hose valve outside the house ? When you turn it ON, do you get good flow / pressure ?

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    Nov 2, 2015, 04:11 PM
    Pressure or volume? Could be a bad PRV (Pressure Reducing Valve), clogged older galvanized supply pipe to house. Do you have a whole house filter or a water softener?
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    Nov 2, 2015, 05:55 PM
    Three of us have asked you questions, we can not help any further without some amswers
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