Cacher_Chick
Test, Don't Guess!
I'm wondering what is "normal" for pressure/volume drop in a kitchen faucet? I have 1/2" pipe feeding the kitchen sink and the pressure is 40-50 psi. My original faucet (a Price Pfister 2-handle) never had seemed to flow more than about 40% of the water available, as if it's just pouring out with limited pressure. Today I installed a Tuscany single handle and the flow even seems worse. I suspect that much of the loss in both cases is caused by the reduction of the "pipe" size within the valve cartridge.
I have no problems getting 5 gpm from pipe at the shut-off valve, with great pressure. Is my problem merely the "cheap" faucets or am I missing something?
p.s. - The aerator is new and spotless.
I have no problems getting 5 gpm from pipe at the shut-off valve, with great pressure. Is my problem merely the "cheap" faucets or am I missing something?
p.s. - The aerator is new and spotless.
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