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Old 04-26-2010, 11:16 PM   #1
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Default Low pressure caused by single handle faucet?

We're in the middle of a kitchen remodel and among other things replaced the old two-handled faucet with a modern single-handled Moen faucet with pull down faucet. The kitchen is the furthest faucet from the pressure tank. The dishwasher is hooked into the line approximately 8' prior to the sink hook-up on that same line.

When I first installed the Moen yesterday (Sunday), the pressure was great. Today, it's a trickle. Every other faucet in the house is fine. The dishwasher connection on this line is fine, too - I just checked it. So pressure is excellent there, but 6-8' later it's a trickle.

Prior to installing the Moen, I did run both the hot and cold connections under the kitchen sinks into a bucket to ensure there was no gunk or whatever that had fallen in during remodel. Both connections were fine.

Any ideas? Thanks in advance.

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Old 04-27-2010, 02:25 AM   #2
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Take the screen off the faucet and flush it out?
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Old 04-27-2010, 12:09 PM   #3
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I agree that the aerator could be clogged. Also check the supply line to the pull down faucet (the line that came attached to the faucet). The line may have gotten twisted or kinked after installation.

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