I was hoping someone could help me diagnose a water pressure/flow issue I have in my house. We have sub-optimal water flow in the showers and it drops considerably when we turn on other fixtures. The house is 2 stories with a basement. It is a mix of galvanized and copper and the main coming in from the city is copper.
I ran a few tests.
1. 3rd floor bathtub = 8 quarts/minute
2. 3rd floor sink = 4 quarts/minute
3. 3rd floor sink = 40lbs
4. 3rd floor sink = 5lbs when tub valve is open
5. 3rd floor sink = 2 quarts/minute when tub valve is open
6. 3rd floor tub = 5 quarts/minute when faucet is on
7. 3rd floor tub and sink are bone dry when basement laundry sink is wide open
8. Basement laundry sink = 8 quarts/minute
9. Kitchen sink (1st floor, above laundry sink) = 4 quarts/minute
Is this enough information to point us in the right direction?
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
I ran a few tests.
1. 3rd floor bathtub = 8 quarts/minute
2. 3rd floor sink = 4 quarts/minute
3. 3rd floor sink = 40lbs
4. 3rd floor sink = 5lbs when tub valve is open
5. 3rd floor sink = 2 quarts/minute when tub valve is open
6. 3rd floor tub = 5 quarts/minute when faucet is on
7. 3rd floor tub and sink are bone dry when basement laundry sink is wide open
8. Basement laundry sink = 8 quarts/minute
9. Kitchen sink (1st floor, above laundry sink) = 4 quarts/minute
Is this enough information to point us in the right direction?
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks