Cold Water Pressure
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02-13-2007, 03:27
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Cold Water Pressure
I have a similar problem of low cold water pressure/flow but only in
the bath area (sink & shower). I suspect a clogged mixing valve. I have it on my list of items to check this spring. David Hanvy 89WB Crosby, TX --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "dthollis1961" > > Bill, > > I had water pressure problems with my 84FC that were different than > yours, but maybe there is some connection. My air operated valve on > the cold water intake of the WH has 3 lines run to it:Cold water > line, air line, and drain line. As I see it, my valve only controls > filling and draining of the water heater with the blow-out plumbing > being elsewhere. After draining the HWH, I could get very little > HOT water pressure. Thanks to Tom W., I found that the air operated > valve was stuck between the "fill" and "drain" positions. I took > the end cap off of the valve and manually moved it to the "fill" > position and that took care of the problem. It takes air to move my > valve to "drain", but there must be a spring in there to move it > back to "fill". Sounds like yours if plumbed differently, but maybe > something is up with that air valve. > > David Hollis 84FC35 Springfield,IL > > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "pattypape" > wrote: > > > > > > > > Hi All, > > > > > > I am happy with the domestic water pressure. > > > > I am just curious as to, Why the cold water pressure is less than > the > > hot water pressure. Has anyone else noticed this phenomena??? > > > > Also, on the hot water heater Cold inlet, there is an air pressure > > operated Versa Products valve. This is operated to blow out the > water > > lines with coach air for winterization. > > So, Why is there three cold water lines hooked to this valve, that > > enter the cold side of the hot water heater ??? > > Could this valve contribute to the lower water pressure on the cold > > water line???? > > > > Bill 88 FC Michigan > > > |
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Cold Water Pressure - pattypape - 02-12-2007, 02:12
Cold Water Pressure - dthollis1961 - 02-12-2007, 04:45
Cold Water Pressure - Gardner Yeaw - 02-12-2007, 09:20
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