Price Pfister 042-VGCC Polished Chrome Vega Single Handle Lavatory 042-VGCC Logo
Posted on Dec 15, 2009

I have two brand new Price Pfister 042-VGCC faucets and the cold water side comes out really slow. All other fuacets work great and hot water is fine. I disconnected at the valve under the sinks and there is plenty of water flow there? Is there a defect with the faucet?

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MOST LIKELY YOU HAVE A CLOG AT THE SEAT ON THE INSIDE OF THE FAUCET, TYPICALLY SAND, PEBBLES, OR PIPE SEALANT. TURN THE WATER OFF, UN-SCREW THE HANDLE, REMOVE THE SET SCREW LOCATED INSIDE THE HANDLE BODY, PULL THE HANDLE BODY UP, LOOSEN THE NUT, REMOVE THE SEATS AND STEM AND UN-CLOG THEM.

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