Sink Tap - Pressure

philstar

Lately there seems to be a lack of pressure from the hot water tap in the bathroom sink?? i have to turn it to the last to get any real flow

all the other hot water taps throughout the house are fine

anyone have any ideas??

hesker

You probably have dirt or grit from the tank causing a blockage in the pipe or tap.

When you turn the tap on first does it flow ok for a little bit and then slow down. If it slows immediately then the blockage could be nearer the tap than the tank.

I've never had to clear a blockage of this type so can give no quick suggestions.

If there is a shut off valve in the line you could close that off then disconnect the tap and find a way to route the pipe into the drain. Then reopen the shut off valve and let it run for a while (but not completely) to clear the line.

Sleeper12

philstar wrote:

Lately there seems to be a lack of pressure from the hot water tap in the bathroom sink?? i have to turn it to the last to get any real flow

Possibly the spindle in the hot tap needs replacing. It's usually the hot that perishes due to the heat

philstar

Sleeper12 wrote: »

Possibly the spindle in the hot tap needs replacing. It's usually the hot that perishes due to the heat

can you get them on their own? or just get a new tap?

btw - could it be an airlock?

Sleeper12

Sleeper12 wrote:

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philstar wrote:

btw - could it be an airlock?

You can only get an air lock if the attic tank runs dry

philstar

do i have to drain the hot water tank before changing the hot water tap or will turning off the water supply valve suffice??