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Weakening water pressure - call plumber or potential DIY?
Posted on 5/16/19 at 12:13 pm
Posted on 5/16/19 at 12:13 pm
Landlord says the pipes build up with lime, especially the hot water pipes.
Is there a way for me to clear this up myself?
Is there a way for me to clear this up myself?
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Posted on 5/16/19 at 12:21 pm to StringedInstruments
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Landlord says the pipes build up with lime,
If he has already acknowledged that this is a problem, and it was not disclosed when you signed the lease, he will have to fix it.
Posted on 5/16/19 at 12:22 pm to StringedInstruments
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Landlord says the pipes build up with lime, especially the hot water pipes.
Is it an old building with galvanized pipes? Those can calcify on the inside and eventually start leaking. Also, water fixtures can calcify at the threaded connections to the water pipe. I assume you have checked your faucet aerators and the shower head for crud build up.
Posted on 5/16/19 at 12:24 pm to CoachChappy
You must have missed my previous posts about this house and this guy. He’s a slumlord. He’s not fixing shite.
But the rent is about $400/month cheaper than others in the area. Six minutes from work and five from my son’s school. I’m willing to spend a little money or use elbow grease to get things fixed. Saving for a house next year.
But the rent is about $400/month cheaper than others in the area. Six minutes from work and five from my son’s school. I’m willing to spend a little money or use elbow grease to get things fixed. Saving for a house next year.
This post was edited on 5/16/19 at 12:25 pm
Posted on 5/16/19 at 12:26 pm to Zappas Stache
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shower head for crud build up.
Yes and didn’t see much.
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faucet aerators
Will do this this afternoon.
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old building
It is. Hasn’t been cared for properly, so I assume it’s an issue that’s been brewing.
Posted on 5/16/19 at 12:48 pm to StringedInstruments
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It is. Hasn’t been cared for properly, so I assume it’s an issue that’s been brewing.
I own some old buildings and there isn't much you can do about corroded galvanized pipes except replace them which can be a huge PITA depending on the building.
Posted on 5/16/19 at 1:41 pm to StringedInstruments
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But the rent is about $400/month cheaper than others in the area. Six minutes from work and five from my son’s school. I’m willing to spend a little money or use elbow grease to get things fixed. Saving for a house next year.
This is one of those deals where if you have to ask you probably dont need to DIY, and you are not going to touch this for the $4800 you are saving by living in a slum (your words not mine) using a contractor or plumber.
This post was edited on 5/16/19 at 1:43 pm
Posted on 5/16/19 at 2:10 pm to StringedInstruments
Is it a pier and beam home?
Posted on 5/16/19 at 2:12 pm to StringedInstruments
Is it on every faucet?
Posted on 5/16/19 at 3:02 pm to geauxnc0308
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a pier and beam home
Not sure. Has a crawlspace underneath the entire house.
Posted on 5/16/19 at 3:02 pm to Hammertime
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Is it on every faucet?
Almost. I want to say yes but the kids’ bath faucet still flows well.
Posted on 5/16/19 at 3:16 pm to StringedInstruments
When I bought my house in 92, it was old, being built back in the 20's. One of the first things I had to do was replace all the water pipes due to being so built up with minerals. It would take 25 minutes to fill the tub to be able to take a bath and a shower was out of the question.
I replace all plumbing water lines with copper and when I pulled the galvanized pipe, it had calcified so much inside the pipe that I had less than a pencil point opening for water to flow.
This is likely not something you would want to DIY as it can get very expensive, very fast. You are renting and this is a landlord responsibility.
I replace all plumbing water lines with copper and when I pulled the galvanized pipe, it had calcified so much inside the pipe that I had less than a pencil point opening for water to flow.
This is likely not something you would want to DIY as it can get very expensive, very fast. You are renting and this is a landlord responsibility.
Posted on 5/16/19 at 3:39 pm to gumbo2176
My shower water pressure gets cut in half whenever someone turns on a sink with hot water, so irritating. I feel like almost anytime two fixtures with water are being used, it cuts down the pressure. I have copper pipes as all galvanized has been replaced.
Posted on 5/16/19 at 3:43 pm to StringedInstruments
Posted on 5/16/19 at 4:09 pm to ScaryClown
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My shower water pressure gets cut in half whenever someone turns on a sink with hot water
That's really not all that uncommon. You water supply on either side is only so big, so if someone turns on another faucet, pressure drops in the whole system.
My shower valve has a regulator built into it and if someone turns on the cold water in the kitchen while I'm taking a shower, it regulates the hot side so it doesn't get to scalding anyone, but the pressure does drop.
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