Low Water Pressure At Kitchen Sink
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Topic: Low Water Pressure At Kitchen Sink
Posted By: PodWa
Subject: Low Water Pressure At Kitchen Sink
Date Posted: 24 Apr 2017 at 10:10am
We had good water flow in the bathroom of our 2017 RP179, but very weak flow at the kitchen sink. I removed and disassembled the screen filter on the faucet to check for debris. Yes, I found some. I also found three screen disks stacked one upon the other in the filter unit. Could this have been intentional? No wonder water flow was restricted! I cleaned the filter and removed two of the screens. Now water flow is restored! Hope this saves someone a little time and trouble.
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Posted By: john in idaho
Date Posted: 24 Apr 2017 at 11:07am
| The good part is that you now have 2 spares. |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 24 Apr 2017 at 11:57am
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The stacking of the screens IS intentional.When living with a 30gallon holding tank, limiting flow is a plus. If you always camp with FHU's.. then not an issue. ------------- |
Posted By: PodWa
Date Posted: 24 Apr 2017 at 1:02pm
| Thanks, FurPod! That makes sense. Perhaps, the combination of the three screens and a little debris caused water flow to slow to a trickle. I might try the screens again. |
Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 24 Apr 2017 at 8:11pm
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I noted that we have 3 screens in ours as well. Since our well water is very clear, and we don't use anyone else's water, we have never had an issue with the screens plugging up. I do check them however once/year just to make sure.
------------- God's pod '11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free." |
Posted By: gunny
Date Posted: 25 Apr 2017 at 10:51am
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Thank you for your post. I went out and checked my 177, and i had 4 screens. Why would they do that. |
Posted By: PodWa
Date Posted: 25 Apr 2017 at 11:47am
| I think FurPod got it right...they are there to partially restrict flow to limit water use and keep the grey water tank From filling too quickly. Our water flow at the sink had slowed to only a small trickle which caused me to check the screens. I originally removed two of the three screens, but replaced them after FurPod's analysis. Now I have acceptable, but somewhat restricted flow. I guess that it does not take much debris and three screens to really slow the flow. |
Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 25 Apr 2017 at 4:24pm
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When in a full service campground, not worried about gray tank filling. When truly boondocking, I do my dishes in a pan or use the outside shower faucet for light clean up. My experience has been the water pressure is more dependent upon the water pressure from the spigot, and if that is to low I fill the fresh water tank and use the water pump. I look for 45lbs when I set up. I took my faucet apart after this post, it has one screen. ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
Posted By: PilotPodder
Date Posted: 22 May 2017 at 4:34pm
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Thanks for posting this. Just ran into this same problem on my new 179 while out camping. Pulled the screen apart and found considerable construction debris causing obstructions! Much better now. ------------- Portage, MI — 2017 RPod 179 - sold / 2017 Toyota Tundra — https://johnmarucci.com/r-pod-video-list/ - My RPod YouTube Videos |
Posted By: Fredness
Date Posted: 03 Aug 2019 at 4:24pm
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The "debris" is chunks from you zinc anode in the water heater.
Might want to check that... And flush the water heater with a wand. |
Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 03 Aug 2019 at 4:34pm
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+1 - I always flush with a wand and clean screens at start of every season, I also use an adjustable water pressure hook-up. ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |