Lordoftheflies
Active Member
Hello,
First post here.
I just had some major plumbing work done after gutting my basement and ridding myself of my convential central AC.
All the gas and water lines had bee run down and around the 30'x8' supply and return ducts below the joists.
The plumber rerouted everything to inbetween the floor joists.
I took the opportunity to also have him install a Rinnai RU98i tankless water heater as well as an Aqua-pure AP903 whole house water filter (sediment/rust/chlorine taste and odor).
I am seeing a rather drastic pressure drop when running either hot or cold (from any faucet/tub) of 50% of pressure loss!
The incoming pressure is 50psi and I'm seeing it go all the way down the 25psi post filter.
The AP903 is only a few days old and I really noticed the pressure drop today while showering (no laundry, dishwasher, or other bathroom in use). I would say that it was not as noticeable the first few days it was installed.
The AP903 is installed at the point of entry. We have city water. 3/4" copper was used, bypass valve, see attached photo of the layout.
I would think that 25psi pressure drop is a bit ridiculous and either have mud in the water coming in or there is something defective with the filter.
Can't really see the filter since it is completely enclosed.
I was going to call 3M tomorrow to see what they say....and then possible go out and buy another AP917-HD filter and see if I get the same behavior. If so then I might have some kind of warranty claim on the original filter.
Open to comments as to what you think may be wrong.
I also noticed the pressure loss today using the spigot (which also passes through the filter), definitely more noticeable today than previous days.
One thing to note is that the plumber said he saw incoming pressure of up to 65psi when he installed but I have yet to see it get to 60...Highest was probably 55-57psi.
The pressure gauge pics were taken with only one bathtub cold water tap open to fill the tub.
Thanks!
First post here.
I just had some major plumbing work done after gutting my basement and ridding myself of my convential central AC.
All the gas and water lines had bee run down and around the 30'x8' supply and return ducts below the joists.
The plumber rerouted everything to inbetween the floor joists.
I took the opportunity to also have him install a Rinnai RU98i tankless water heater as well as an Aqua-pure AP903 whole house water filter (sediment/rust/chlorine taste and odor).
I am seeing a rather drastic pressure drop when running either hot or cold (from any faucet/tub) of 50% of pressure loss!
The incoming pressure is 50psi and I'm seeing it go all the way down the 25psi post filter.
The AP903 is only a few days old and I really noticed the pressure drop today while showering (no laundry, dishwasher, or other bathroom in use). I would say that it was not as noticeable the first few days it was installed.
The AP903 is installed at the point of entry. We have city water. 3/4" copper was used, bypass valve, see attached photo of the layout.
I would think that 25psi pressure drop is a bit ridiculous and either have mud in the water coming in or there is something defective with the filter.
Can't really see the filter since it is completely enclosed.
I was going to call 3M tomorrow to see what they say....and then possible go out and buy another AP917-HD filter and see if I get the same behavior. If so then I might have some kind of warranty claim on the original filter.
Open to comments as to what you think may be wrong.
I also noticed the pressure loss today using the spigot (which also passes through the filter), definitely more noticeable today than previous days.
One thing to note is that the plumber said he saw incoming pressure of up to 65psi when he installed but I have yet to see it get to 60...Highest was probably 55-57psi.
The pressure gauge pics were taken with only one bathtub cold water tap open to fill the tub.
Thanks!