I live in a house that is 7 yrs old. For the past 3 yrs we have progressively been loosing water pressure. At first it wasn't a problem, but it has gotten too bad to bare. We have city water and had someone from the water co. come to the house to measure our water pressure.
The employee told us that what is happening is that our water pressure is perfect at the street and at the water meter inside the home. Additionally, when we have 1 faucet opened the water pressure is still normal. However, when we have one faucet open and need to open another faucet (or flush a toilet) the water becomes a trickle. If the washing machine is running you cannot take a shower or wash dishes because the water is non exsistent.
I was told I would need to install a booster pump, but I understand this helps low water pressure - not sure if it helps with water pressure loss. I was also told to change my pipes from 1/2" to 3/4". These options seem a little drastic to me and I keep thinking there has to be a better way.
With a newborn in the house - I really need to be able to multitask and do things like wash dishes and laundry at the same time, which right now is impossible.
Any information anyone could provide me with any information that I would need to know what this problem is and how to FIX it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
The employee told us that what is happening is that our water pressure is perfect at the street and at the water meter inside the home. Additionally, when we have 1 faucet opened the water pressure is still normal. However, when we have one faucet open and need to open another faucet (or flush a toilet) the water becomes a trickle. If the washing machine is running you cannot take a shower or wash dishes because the water is non exsistent.
I was told I would need to install a booster pump, but I understand this helps low water pressure - not sure if it helps with water pressure loss. I was also told to change my pipes from 1/2" to 3/4". These options seem a little drastic to me and I keep thinking there has to be a better way.
With a newborn in the house - I really need to be able to multitask and do things like wash dishes and laundry at the same time, which right now is impossible.
Any information anyone could provide me with any information that I would need to know what this problem is and how to FIX it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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