Tap pressure help

rockin_plumber

Mind you looking at the picture of the cold water flow... It looks like the water is running out where it shouldn't be?
So you may be just as well getting a mono-block sink mixer suitable for low water pressure, unless there is just an o-ring gone in the spout where it joins the main tap body?

rockin_plumber

Crinkmeister wrote: »

Because they don't understand how a compression fitting works!

True, maybe they should be bagged with instructions at the DIY stores.

curious_badger

Thanks guys, both sets of bathroom taps are mixers as well! - but they do have separate hot/cold knobs with a single "tap" in the middle. (i now know this as a 'mono-block mixer' thanks to your mention).

I will probably turn the isolation valve to off, remove the flexi and take it with me to B&Q! I'm heavily considering the idea that a high pressure tap has been installed in error by the previous occupier. But I appreciate that kinks in the flexi is a common issue and will try that first as it is cheaper than buying a low pressure tap!

Did I work out the 0.1 bar properly in my earlier post? - I measured from the tap outlet vertically to the cieling (parallel level with the bottom of the cold water tank up in the loft).

Thanks for all your help

curious_badger

rockin_plumber wrote: »

Mind you looking at the picture of the cold water flow... It looks like the water is running out where it shouldn't be?
So you may be just as well getting a mono-block sink mixer suitable for low water pressure, unless there is just an o-ring gone in the spout where it joins the main tap body?

That's right, there is definitely a constant trickle from where the tap body meets the sink when we run cold. I might just buy a new low pressure tap (0.1 bar I think?) and get the installation done along with it (B&Q?)

rockin_plumber

Yes you got that correct 10m of head of water equals 1 bar of pressure so 1m is 0.1 bar.

Are the taps 1/4 turn taps in the bathroom or standard taps with washers?

rockin_plumber

curious_badger wrote: »

I might just buy a new low pressure tap (0.1 bar I think?) and get the installation done along with it (B&Q?)

You say you have just moved in... Have you chatted with any of your neighbours yet? They may be able to recommend a plumber?

Crinkmeister

Be wary of cheap taps from B and Q (or any other reputable DIY store)! Try a local plumbers merchant if you have one.