April 26, 2007
Why do I have low water pressure from the outside tap?
Why do I have low water pressure from the outside tap? All other household taps are fine.
Expert
Maestro
There are several possible causes:
- The most likely is a partially closed interior shutoff valve.
- A defective backflow preventer, if one exists.
- An obstruction, such as a small stone or bead of solder, caught in the exterior faucet or the interior shutoff valve.
- A mechanically damaged valve or crimped pipe due to the outdoor faucet being struck by something.
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