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Low Water Pressure in Cold Bath Tap

My cold bath tap has very low water pressure. Even turned on fully, it is a mere trickle.

The hot tap is fine.

Any idea what is wrong and how it can be fixed?

Thanks.

Comments

  • GBY
    GBY Posts: 80 Forumite
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    Has this suddenly happened or always been like this? I'm sure others will have better suggestions but it may be worth checking if there is a service valve underneath, if so it's possible this is not fully open. The screw on the valve should be in line with the pipe.
  • fender
    fender Posts: 233 Forumite
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    Yes, has always been like that.
  • GBY
    GBY Posts: 80 Forumite
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    In which case I'd def look to see if it is a valve.
  • Canucklehead
    Canucklehead Posts: 6,254 Forumite
    Hi

    What type of tap is it? Ceramic disc or washers. (one is quarter turn the other screws down.)

    Corgi Guy.
    Ask to see CIPHE (Chartered Institute of Plumbing & Heating Engineering)
  • plumb1_2
    plumb1_2 Posts: 4,395 Forumite
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    The brass jumper inside the tap will have dropped, the tap body needs to taken out and replaced, or you can give it a gentle file and lubricate it with silicone grease.
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