Slow running water upstairs

[singlebabe]

Hi all wonder if someone could give me some advice, I have really slow running hot water upstairs, could it be an air lock? I know the whole water tank in the loft was drained a while back. If it is how can I repair it myself. Appreciate any advice. Thanks

 

[singlebabe]

Oh and by the way it is only the bath tap, maybe I need a new tap ? Thanks for reading and hope you can help.

 

[seco services]

maybe the tap washer come apart and blocking the hole.
or an airlock if tank was drained.
if your cold is mains pressure you can use the pressure to force the hot water backwards clearing the airlock.

 

[JohnD]

have you got a hot water cylinder?

How long has it been running slow?

How old do you think the tap is? Does it turn exactly as far, and exactly as easily, as the cold tap next to it? If not, then probably
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[singlebabe]

Thanks for the quick response, just tried the tap and it definately doesnt feel the same as the cold one, sounds like it could be the tap or washer as they are fairly old and not the best quality. Wow after all this time wondering I think I have found my answer. Thanks

 

[seco services]

new tap washer or new valve will sort the problem then all under a tenner

 

[singlebabe]

Youve been fab help. cheers !

 

[crash3903]

is the tap an high pressure tap? Probably not if its been there for some time

just a thought