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I can't view the video ,but is the kitchen tap a mixer and are flexible hoses used to connect it ?
You either live with what you have ,making some changes to internal pipework / taps ,for a small improvement ,or upgrade the service pipe for a significant improvement ,subject to the available mains pressure.Thanks.
If it's only 16 litres per min at the road would you consider changing the the main pipe from there to the stopcock. (Seems like a big job)
Having a poorer flow at taps is actually quite beneficial as you don't get it splashing everywhere etc.
The main annoyance is not being able to run two things at once. We have a combi.
Would 16 litres make this possible or is it more pressure that is important?
Thanks
You either live with what you have ,making some changes to internal pipework / taps ,for a small improvement ,or upgrade the service pipe for a significant improvement ,subject to the available mains pressure.
if you have suspended wooden floors with a void underneath, and can use a spade in the front garden, it is not at all difficult or complex.
Do you have any lead pipes? If so, get the water co to test your drinking water for lead content. There might be a subsidy or free connection.
I changed one in an old house and got a vast improvement in flow (use 32mm, or at least 25mm, plastic pipe, and full-bore stopcocks)
The water co will want to inspect before you refill the trench.
Blue plastic is much newer than 1960s
What diameter?
Does the blue come into the house?
Photos would help.
What diameter?
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