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042-VGCC and water flow, bathroom faucet, cold water and hot water by themselves have very low water flow, combined they have a nice flow

  • Anonymous May 11, 2010

    Is this faucet the only one in your house with this issue? Are there other fixtures in the same room with low flow issues? Is this room far away from other plumbing?

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Check to make sure the areator on spout is clean and free from sedement.

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