Hi Guys,
Hey, I’m new to this forum. I stink at plumbing so please be kind!
I’m handy but I don’t do roofs, electric and plumbing. I always run into trouble with plumbing so I always hire licensed and insured plumbers. Yesterday, my guy installed new sink and faucet (specifically a Kraus KPF1610). After he left, I was playing around with the new faucet and I noticed the water pressure was appreciably lower. I googled around and several people were suggesting taking out the check valve in the nozzle. I tried that and the water flow was back to normal (much better).
Here is my question: How important is this little part? (See image below, circled) Do I understand that in kitchen faucets check valves are build in and this plastic part is redundant? I’ve attached a picture from the manual with the plastic valve circled. I live in Philadelphia so it’s treated water, not well water. The faucet works much better without this part so I’m hoping your answers is, nah, you don’t need it!
Ok, that’s it. In advance, thanks so much for your help!
Greg
Hey, I’m new to this forum. I stink at plumbing so please be kind!
I’m handy but I don’t do roofs, electric and plumbing. I always run into trouble with plumbing so I always hire licensed and insured plumbers. Yesterday, my guy installed new sink and faucet (specifically a Kraus KPF1610). After he left, I was playing around with the new faucet and I noticed the water pressure was appreciably lower. I googled around and several people were suggesting taking out the check valve in the nozzle. I tried that and the water flow was back to normal (much better).
Here is my question: How important is this little part? (See image below, circled) Do I understand that in kitchen faucets check valves are build in and this plastic part is redundant? I’ve attached a picture from the manual with the plastic valve circled. I live in Philadelphia so it’s treated water, not well water. The faucet works much better without this part so I’m hoping your answers is, nah, you don’t need it!
Ok, that’s it. In advance, thanks so much for your help!
Greg