Hi all, I’m at my wits end and would really appreciate any advice!
The cold water in our kitchen mixer tap has recently lost all pressure i.e. just a dribble and if the hot has been on for any length of time it seizes up completely.
So, should I try replacing the tap? Hot water flow is fine for a while then gets very hot and slows down. It would be a bigger job as the tap can’t be removed from the basin in situ.
Thank you! If specific pics would help, please let me know...
The cold water in our kitchen mixer tap has recently lost all pressure i.e. just a dribble and if the hot has been on for any length of time it seizes up completely.
- A plumber In the past has suggested that the kitchen cold is fed by the mains and the bathroom is fed by a water tank on the roof but...
- Our (shared) roof has recently been replaced inc the tank housing, although I’ve never been up to look.
- Possibly not relevant: the thermostatic shower in the bathroom had been too hot to use since we got the cartridge replaced months ago. Same plumber said the unbalanced pressure was the issue.
- We have a combi boiler, controls for radiator temp but not hot water.
- I have fiddled with the isolation valves, no change.
So, should I try replacing the tap? Hot water flow is fine for a while then gets very hot and slows down. It would be a bigger job as the tap can’t be removed from the basin in situ.
Thank you! If specific pics would help, please let me know...
