A Plumber's Guide to The Causes of Low Water Pressure

A Plumber's Guide to the Causes of Poor Water Pressure Leaking pipes Leaking pipes will obviously restrict the flow of water. Your approach to stopping a leak depends on what type it is. If the leak is at a joint, tighten the joint. If the leak is in a pipe, remove the section that is leaking and replace it with a new section. Other quick and easy temporary measures for stopping pipe leaks include wrapping waterproof tape over the bad spot or rubbing the hole with a stick of special compound. 2 Corroded pipes Pipes will start to corrode as they get older, and the flow of water will begin to be affected. There are a number of different types of pipe corrosion, but it is most often caused by hard water, with a PH between 7 and 7.8 3 Stop tap One of the most common and avoidable problems is poor water pressure caused by a property's stop tap not being fully open. Check this before calling a plumber! 4 Wrong sized pipes You may find that the pipes that supply your home are too narrow, or are no longer fit for purpose. This is obviously a much more endemic, and long-term problem with your plumbing. Shared supply pipe The final, most common cause of poor water pressure will be if your property is sharing a supply pipe with another property, especially if you live in a communal building. http://www.westrandplumbing.co.za/low-water-pressure-why-it- happens-and-how-to-resolve-it/