Yesterday, we discovered that the water pressure for all our faucets was extraordinarily low. After consultation with a plumbing company, it turned out that the membrane for water softener literally disintegrated into numerous microscopic BBs, almost like sand, and is now floating in the pipes. Apparently, this incident is not covered in our insurance plan.

What would be the most cost effective or least hassle-less solution?
*most hassle-less

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That is some thing you wrap around the pipes and changes the electrical charge of the water…

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That is some thing you wrap around the pipes and changes the electrical charge of the water…

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Okay, so I would like to get a shower filter but I have a stupid old shower arm (the older model with a ball shaped end that swivels) and nothing seems compatible.

From what I understand, I need to replace this with one that has a threaded end. How do I do that? I live is a strict apartment building and I can’t just go ripping pipes out. I looked at the base and there was grout (whatever you call it) that I’m worried about messing with.

Ugh, my landlord will KILL me if I mess anything up! Help!

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I want to get the fluoride out along with the various metals that might get in their from old pipes etc. Also, is there a trustworthy source for comparisons and reviews, other than Consumer Reports since I don’t subscribe? Thanks

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It started about a week ago out of the blue. I have lived in my home for 4 years, but this just now started happening. Whenever we turn the water on, whether to use the shower or washing clothes, the pipes make this loud droning noise. If the shower is already running, and someone flushes the toilet, in addition to making the sound, the water will sputter erratically. If the noise starts with just the shower on, if I turn the shower off, the noise will stop. It is very loud (you can hear it throughout the entire house!) and I’m worried the pipes are getting ready to burst or something. I’ve tried to be as descriptive as possible so someone can give me some sort of explanation as to what is going on. In my last apartment, the pipes made noises all the time, whether the water was running or not. I was told with older buildings, sometimes you get air in the pipes (the complex was built in the 60s). However, this noise is completely different.

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Hi i had to change a radiator valve on my solid fuel central heating system.When i refilled the system bled all radiators,central heating working fine.I find that the hot water cylinder and pipes leading to it are cold hence no hot water,when i use the immersin heater only the top of the cylinder gets hot,i am baffled as what to do please can anyone help.

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Hey guys, I am looking to upgrade my pc to a water cooling system, Ive been looking at them and they all seam ok but i want to know what people would recommend?

I do have a budget of around £60. I would like one that comes with clear pipes so i can add UV liquid to it.

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I have a Kenmore water softener presently and want to switch to a demand type Water Boss. Are there many changes in the connections and pipes?

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Trying to open the swimming pool. We filled the basket with water and set the filter to backwash, rinse, and then filter. When it got to filter, it only blew air out one of the 2 jets. What’s going on? It doesn’t look like any water is running through the plastic window of the pump. Is it possible I have a leak in the pipes? How can I tell?

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I have a cheap kitchen faucet (I think it’s a Living Home or Glacier Bay) 2 handle faucet with sprayer that makes a banging noise, rattles the pipes, and sputters a little when first turned on, and occationally while it’s running. It sounds like air in the line, but I do NOT have a problem with any other fixtures in the house. I have pulled the diverter, and there wasn’t any debris in it. Does anyone have any suggestions on what the problem could be and how I can fix it without changing the whole faucet?
The problem happens when I use the faucet, not when I use the sprayer. Does that still sound like the spring and valve in the sprayer?

When I first hit the switch for the sprayer it does sound like air is being released.

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Does dripping your faucets to prevent busting pipes apply to older homes (15 years or older) only or should you do the same in newer homes?

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I want to add a faucet to the back of my house. (For garden hose) My basement is unfinished and all of the pipes are exposed, so everything is easy to get to. Is there an easy way to go about doing this? I’m no plumber, but I am pretty handy, so if it’s not too difficult, I should be able to tackle the job.

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Please advise…I have purchased a home some time ago. The house is on well water and not city water. Because I did not have any strange "sulfuric" smells I did not install a water softener.

Someone has advised me that this is a bad idea that I should get one because calcium deposits will build up and destroy my pipes. Please advise me if this is true or not. Should I get a water softener…I will hate to pay a 25 dollar a month to the Culligan people. Do you have and ideas or alternatives.

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Removal of the aerator does not help. No one touched the supply valves, the other faucets have normal flow, all pipes are copper. Flow was normal for the first year or two. This time of year the supply water is much colder than it has been, but well above freezing. Should I disassemble the faucet and look for anything? Some adjustment?
I apologize now that I see the question is ambiguous. The flow has already reduced, I am not hasing how to reduce it. Sorry!

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