OldHouse
New Member
My new (very old) house has an interesting occurance when you turn on the water. In any faucet or other fixture in the house, when you turn on the water you get what I would call 'great' water pressure. It lasts for about 2-3 seconds, then goes down to what I would call 'fair to good.'
Overall, my pressure is fine for showering and such. I just wondered why the difference.
Of note, and I don't know how this may play into the issue, but....
The house is significantly higher than street level (where the water main is) and a good distance back from the street. A rise of ~30-40' over about 250'.
In addition, at some point, the main supply to the house was replaced (it was likely the orginal lead prior). The new 'main' coming into the house is only 1/2" copper!!!
Anyway, just thought I'd hear what you all have to say about that. Thanks,
Quinn
Overall, my pressure is fine for showering and such. I just wondered why the difference.
Of note, and I don't know how this may play into the issue, but....
The house is significantly higher than street level (where the water main is) and a good distance back from the street. A rise of ~30-40' over about 250'.
In addition, at some point, the main supply to the house was replaced (it was likely the orginal lead prior). The new 'main' coming into the house is only 1/2" copper!!!
Anyway, just thought I'd hear what you all have to say about that. Thanks,
Quinn