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Lets get something on the table here Pressure and flow rate Flow rate can be calculated by putting a 1 - 5 bucket under a faucet and timing how long it takes to fill it. No big deal -- Pressure is measured with no flow - which means very little if the feed pipe is very small So when is this an issue? My vote is flow rate -- give a darn about pressure - this takes into account the pressure and possible restrictions And what is a flow rate when we should flag the results. Remember that some ***** might have put in a water saving valve or just reduced the shut down valve under the sink. A little information here would help rlb rlb |
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Fuction flow, is normaly at around 4 gpm Regards Gerry Virtue is more to be feared than vice, because its excesses are not subject to the regulation of conscience. Adam Smith (1723-1790) Commercial property Inspection Tampa, Orlando, Sarasota, Jacksonville, Ft Launderdale, Miami, Florida. NACHI cell 484-429-5466 NACHI02121106
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Richard,
Do you check for functional flow with a pail or bucket? Dale Duffy 602.402.5305 Inspect Arizona Companies, Inc. Phoenix Home Inspectors, Inc. Your Leaking House-- Your Leaking House Message Board InterNACHI 2007 U.S.A Member of the Year |
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Thanks Gerry
Yes 5 gal bucket outside faucet only Inside is a judgment call based on the eyeball and comparison to other inside faucets Same with drain speed I will take a picture of a slow faucet if I can for the report rlb |
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