Does anyone have the larger valve (pipe) size? My friend says that without the larger one the water flow suffers
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Bern, How large is the pipe size? I have a generic pipe size that's been in the home since the 60's and it fit perfectly. The water flow is almost too heavy!
140601
Like everyone else is saying you need a longer threaded nipple. I also added a couple of stainless steel washers to give me room to open and close the valve. I also have a Home Depot 10 gallon cooler.
1252134
I have not had a problem wth the float. T tank and that valve is where I have had trouble. I will have the unit shut down with a full tank of water. Hope this helps.
1691741
There are two base models. One has a higher flow rate than the other. That means that more water can be moved faster that the other. But both flow sufficiently well for most enviorments. The other things that are added may be desired for some applications. You need to check with you local plumber to see what is required in your area.
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I've owned this for about a year and I'm planning on replacing it if I can't find/remove a flow limiter. The flow of the water is disappointingly low.
1083577
We had the same problems with the valves and since we put these on last year, no problems at all! They seem to be made a lot better than the crap you get with the pools. Good luck!
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I'm sure you have, but have you tried tightening the valve? Because that part is so hard to find, I'm guessing it rarely goes bad. I guess you could try bialetti.com. I looked there but did not find it, you may have better luck.
2226022
I ended up choosing a different faucet. Sorry. I dont have any information on the subject. Good luck.
1487027
Check the washers inside the anti-syphon and reducing valve. The one with the mesh may be clogged or twisted to block proper flow. I had a problem that they didn't seat properly and caused reduced flow. Also, if you run one head to the next using the 1/4" tubing, you will not get good flow on that line or lines. I took these out and ran direct runs from the 1/2" tube directly to each head.
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I didn't remove anything such as a 'flow restrictor' that I know of in this faucet - didn't know it came with one, though my contractor might have removed it before I got to it. Mine has the same pressure as my old smaller faucet. However it's absurdly big and probably corresponds more closely to an old kitchen pump from the 19th century than a modern faucet. I wish I'd bought a smaller one.
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I have no problems!! I have mine for over 6 months and just love it, I am going to buy 2 more for the others bathrooms, But I leave my valve open!!
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I have not installed mine yet. As for Terry F.`s info regarding the water pressure, my contractor said we will have to install an additional pressure device to make it work real good.
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I started out determined to obtain full flow from either choice and never found a diverter valve that didn't choke the flow to much less than what should have been delivered. I ended up with a box of valves purchased on line and from local plumbing supply houses. What I have now is Armadillo ugly but very high flow because I plumbed in two full opening 1/2" valves on a brass tee to get a full flow blasting shower but the wife has to cover it up when guests stay over. It's a tradeoff between function and looks. Very disappointed that no supplier I could find offered a product that did both.
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I experienced a significant reduction in water pressure - enough that my sprinklers won't work properly with the device connected. I had to disconnect it. I keep looking for someone to manufacture a "full-flow" backflow valve that will not reduce water pressure, but I haven't found it yet...
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Mine is fine. Pretty good pressure even with the larger size head. I like it.
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I have poor water pressure too. I found that while it didn't turn my shower into a fire hose, it did increase the water flow and being higher diameter, covered more area.
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I have too much water flow. I had to attach a shut-off shower valve which can also be used to restrict water flow.