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Toilet Problems And Repair/
Loss of Water Pressure
Water pressure drops while I'm in the shower / Flushing the toilet makes the water in the shower become too hot
The main cause of the shower pressure dropping is when water is called
upon in another part of the house.
Usually it's in short bursts however flushing the toilet can cause what
seems to be an ever ending dribble at the shower or a scold from the hotwater
as it continues to flow untempered. A good way to repair the problem of the
shower pressure dropping when someone flushes the toilet, is to turn the
faucet or tap at the back of the cistern down, so it doesn't allow the
water to rush in so fast refilling the cistern. Thereby regulating the
pressure in the shower and a not so noticeable drop in water pressure.
This remedy can be also applied to the washing machine and dishwasher.
After all we don't really need the express delivery of water in these
appliances.
Other causes of shower pressure drop are clogged shower roses. Sometimes
a build up of calcification or rubbish escaping from the pipes can build
up in the shower head. Simply unscrew the rose or head and clean out.
rescrew back on, usually there is no need for plumbers tape here as there
is no applied water pressure on the thread.
Water restrictors in shower heads and aerators can cause pressure drop
also. These might be required by building regulations in your area so
i can't advise you to take them off but some are easily adjusted to allow
for an increased flow.