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Why would a faucet have high water pressure when first turned on and then quickly slow down?
Generally this is caused by pressure being built up from the water getting hot in the hot water heater. By code you should have a hot water heater expansion tank on the cold water inlet of the water heater to absorb the added pressure. If this is your problem, the excessive pressure could possibly burst your water heater. The faucet stem or cartridge or washer may be loose or moving and blocking flow.
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120 over 80 blood pressure what is the first number?
The first number is called your systolic blood pressure and the second is called your diastolic. The Systolic is the pressure in your arteries when the ventricles are contracting - so it is the maximum pressure that the heart exerts on the arteries. The diastolic is the pressure when the heart is relaxed - so it is the minimum amount of pressure.
What is the smoke when you open a can of soda?
The smoke or mist that you see when you open a can of soda is actually water vapor condensing in the air due to the sudden drop in pressure inside the can. The carbonated drink is under pressure, and when you release the pressure by opening the can, the liquid quickly loses some of its dissolved carbon dioxide gas, leading to the visible mist.
What causes low water pressure or low water volume?
Strange residential water pressure problems are far more common today than they were years ago. Part of the dilemma has to do with the internal design of many modern faucet valves and another part of the problem is directly related to natural resource conservation measures. Years ago many standard kitchen, bath and shower faucets had rubber and plastic washers that contacted a circular valve seat inside the faucet. As you opened a faucet the washer would pull away from the valve seat creating a very large pathway for water to flow through. In many faucets the pathway was so big, a small, round BB could easily pass though the faucet and into the sink or a glass of water. This older design allowed vast amounts of water to flow through a faucet and this is not a great thing when we have a growing population and limited fresh water supplies. But many of today's modern faucets have washerless cartridges inside the body of the faucet. The modern cartridge replaces the older washer and valve seat design which controls water flow. The pathway through which water passes in these cartridges is much smaller than old faucets. Many of today's faucets also have an aerator at the end of the faucet. These devices are often made up of several small parts. If you take the aerator apart, you will discover extremely small holes in round disks made of plastic or metal. The water flowing from the faucet must pass through these tiny orifices. To meet federal and state guidelines to conserve water, many modern faucets and fixtures have flow restrictors that limit the amount of water that can pass through the faucet in a given amount of time. These restrictors often have tiny holes that limit the amount of water flow. The drop in water volume and pressure at the faucets may be caused by small pieces of sediment or some other debris that clog a passageway within the valve cartridge and/or the tiny orifices within the aerator and or a flow restrictor. This is an extremely common problem for many homeowners. The sediment can form within a faucet or its parts depending upon the hardness of your water. Sediment also forms as a scale on the inside of municipal water supply pipes and the water lines inside your home. Pieces of this sediment can break off and be transported through the water lines as water moves towards a faucet. Small pieces of sand or rocks can enter a water system, especially those of people who use a private well. These can block the pathways within your faucets. These low water pressure and flow problems are very common just after a water main break in a municipal water system. Sand, dirt and other debris can enter municipal piping systems when a water main fractures. Once the water main is repaired, this debris is transported through the water system and can end up in your home. Small shavings of piping, soldering flux, sediment, etc. can also be carried through your own pipes when repairs are made to your plumbing system or new piping is added at your home. Problems can also happen by simply turning on or off a main or secondary water control valve within your home by a plumber who might be installing a new faucet or performing a repair. If a city water main or water line inside your home is drained and then refilled with water, the incoming water can break off tremendous amounts of sediment and carry it through the water system. This happens when the surge of water rushes into the empty pipes creating a miniature tsunami of roiling water and sediment as the water fills the pipes. It is not expensive to correct the problem. The first thing I would look at are the aerators in any faucet that is giving you problems. Carefully remove the aerator and pay attention to how the different parts are assembled. Look at the parts, including the screening at the tip of the aerator, to ensure all parts are free of debris and all pathways are clear. Use tiny straight pins to open up any closed holes in these parts. You may have to soak the parts in warm, white vinegar overnight to removed caked, hard-water deposits that can build up within the aerator. If, after reassembling the aerator, the water pressure and volume are still low, this means the problem is probably in the valve cartridge. The owner's manual that came with the faucet will show you how to remove and replace this common and inexpensive part. If you do not have the manual, try visiting the manufacturer's website for a technical bulletin showing you an exploded view of the faucet and its parts. To stop sediment from ending up inside the faucets in your home, it is best to open up an outside hose faucet or two to allow water to flow through them after you have completed a plumbing repair on your own home. These faucets often have the old-fashioned rubber or plastic washers. It is also a splendid idea to remove all faucet aerators before water is turned back on after a repair. I suggest turning on the main water valve very slowly after a home plumbing repair. Be sure to have the outdoor faucets open before you do this. This allows the pressure within the piping system to build slowly and a majority of sediment might be carried outdoors if the repair was made between the location of the hose faucet and the main water inlet to the home. If a water main breaks near your home and you notice there is no water in your home, do the same thing. While the water is off, go turn on one or two outside hose faucets. Also remove all faucet aerators. Since the water works employees will often turn the water on without notifying each homeowner, you may not get a warning. You want any sediment to be carried to these outside hose faucets or bypass faucet aerators if at all possible. There can be several reasons for low pressure or volume. First, Pressure: in urban settings pressure is partially determined by how close you are to the water tower. In your house the first place to check is the "water service" that's the water pipe supply in your house. Where it comes in to the house, the size of the pipe and the material it's made of are important. Older homes could have lead or steel pipes coming in which over time corrode and can decrease pressure. It also depends on the size of the pipe coming into the house, if it's copper, is it half inch? 3/4 inch? Older homes have 1/2 inch lead or steel. Although it is costly, you may need to replace that line. If it's not throughout the whole house but a fixture or two, clean out the aerators in the faucets, you'd be surprised how much grit can get trapped there and interrupt water flow. The water volume is determined by the size of the pipe that comes in and goes to your water inlet. A broken water line will reduce both pressure and volume. If only the hot water is affected, you may have scale buildup in your water heater, feed lines, or both.
Why would we not breathe the air on Jupiter?
The atmosphere is Jupiter is mainly composed of hydrogen (~90%) and helium (~10%). Since there is absolutely no oxygen, you would quickly suffocate if you were to attempt to breathe in the air (assuming, of course, that the atmospheric pressure and temperature didn't kill you first).
What texture does magma in two cooling stages first slowly then quickly?
very coarse
How can I quickly connect a kitchen faucet spray hose to the sink?
To quickly connect a kitchen faucet spray hose to the sink, first ensure the hose and faucet are compatible. Then, simply screw the hose onto the faucet's spray nozzle until it is securely attached. Test the connection by turning on the water and using the spray function.
What causes high water pressure in the first faucet on the water line from where it enters the house. The cold water is under high pressure but other faucets in house are fine.?
Possibly a pressure reducing valve installed after piping for first faucet, which would cause situation describing.
Why would just the kitchen faucet sputter when first turned on and no others?
If this faucet has a spray hose, turn on the faucet and open the spray hose.This will adjust the diverter in the kitchen faucet to the spray and pressureize the hose.This will allow the faucet to equilize and the sputter will stop if the spray diverter is working. It could be that the diverter part in the faucet is defective.
What could be wrong with a new bathtub faucet dispensing rusted water for the first 3 seconds when turned on?
I bet somewhere in the faucet the installer used a black iron nipple for the spout or shower head. The nipple rust very quickly. A few seconds of water rinses it out. The nipple will start leaking in the future.
How can I properly attach a faucet hose connector to my sink?
To properly attach a faucet hose connector to your sink, first ensure the faucet is turned off. Then, unscrew the aerator from the faucet spout. Next, attach the hose connector to the faucet spout by twisting it on securely. Finally, turn on the faucet to check for any leaks and adjust as needed.
How can I connect a portable dishwasher to my faucet using a portable dishwasher faucet adapter?
To connect a portable dishwasher to your faucet using a portable dishwasher faucet adapter, first, unscrew the aerator from your faucet. Then, attach the portable dishwasher faucet adapter to the faucet. Finally, connect the hose from the portable dishwasher to the adapter securely. Make sure the water is turned on and start the dishwasher.
How can I effectively remove a faucet handle using a faucet handle puller?
To effectively remove a faucet handle using a faucet handle puller, first ensure the water supply is turned off. Then, insert the puller under the handle and tighten it securely. Use the puller to gently and evenly lift the handle off the faucet.
Is the first syllable stressed in faucet?
Yes, faucet is stressed on the first syllable.
Where is the stressed syllable on the word faucet?
The first syllable is stressed in faucet.
What is the best way to use a Delta faucet wrench for tightening or loosening a faucet?
To use a Delta faucet wrench for tightening or loosening a faucet, first locate the set screw on the handle. Use the wrench to turn the set screw clockwise to tighten or counterclockwise to loosen. Be sure to apply steady pressure and avoid over-tightening to prevent damage to the faucet.
Kitchen faucet does not turn on at first and after a few seconds it will start running?
Some faucets use the water pressure to open the seal after it has been released by the handle. It may be that the seal is tight and slow to move after it has been released. One other thing to check, is your water pressure ok at this faucet.
How can I connect a faucet to a water supply line using an adapter?
To connect a faucet to a water supply line using an adapter, first, ensure the water supply is turned off. Then, attach the adapter to the water supply line and connect the faucet to the adapter using the appropriate fittings. Finally, turn on the water supply and check for any leaks.
