Hot water vs/ COld water pressure?
Hot water vs/ COld water pressure?
(OP)
Can someone tell me why my cold water pressure is greater than my Hot water pressure as it comes from the spigot?
My tank switch is set at (off-60PSI) and has a differential pressure of (10 psi).
I've taken the hot water tank check valves out and inspected them for sticking or clogs but found them ok, I even for the sake of it replaced the hot water check but stimm pressure is lower on the hot water side than the cold. I'm at a loss.
My tank switch is set at (off-60PSI) and has a differential pressure of (10 psi).
I've taken the hot water tank check valves out and inspected them for sticking or clogs but found them ok, I even for the sake of it replaced the hot water check but stimm pressure is lower on the hot water side than the cold. I'm at a loss.





RE: Hot water vs/ COld water pressure?
I'd recommend hiring a plumber.
RE: Hot water vs/ COld water pressure?
You have check valves on the hot water tank? how strong are the springs or are the just a flap type.
Undersize or corroded lines will not reduce the static pressure just the available flow, are you checking pressure or just observing the flow?
Hydrae
RE: Hot water vs/ COld water pressure?
RE: Hot water vs/ COld water pressure?
You are measuring the pressure when the water is flowing? if so then your issue is under sized pipe, corrision, or some sort of blockage. When you shut the water off does the pressure return to the same level as the cold water pressure? If not, then look at a possible leak.
Hydrae
RE: Hot water vs/ COld water pressure?