On Sun, 25 May 2003 13:55:36 +0000, groggey wrote:

I have two outdoor water faucet and both of them have poor water
pressure. I get nearly 1/4 of the square area a sprinkler says it can
sprinkle. Also the copper pipe leading to the faucets are 1/2 inch.
Since the hose is 5/8" does this have anything to do with it? If I went
we a 1/2 hose with that solve the problem? Is there any way of
increasing the water pressure? Can I buy a pump somewhere that I can
hook to the hose end to increase the water pressure?


I might be mistaken ( and I'm sure someone will point it out if I am ;-P
), but the garden hose is 5/8 od (outside diamater) and the copper 1/2 is
messured by id (inside diamater). So it's quite possible that the hose and
pipe are the same diamater. Either way an 1/8 inch isn't alot of
difference and I doubt that you would notice a big pressure drop from it.

What you can do is test the pressure. You can purchase a screw on pressure
tester that screws on to the faucet and you turn it on. It should read max
pressure at the faucet. Anything under 40 psi can give you trouble, 60 is
average street pressure and anything over 80 can cause problems with
exploding hoses.
Things that can give you grief.....
Well water with a weak pump or a small collection tank.
Faucets that are above street grade.
Dirty or clogged lines.
Broken or leaking lines or fittings.
Your screens in your faucet (if equipted) may be clogged.
And a whole list more.
With the pressure tester you will be able to see if you have a real
pressure problem. If you charge up the tester and leave it with the faucet
on, you'll be able to see if you have a small leak vai the dropping
pressure.
Good luck with the water.........


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