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I installed a Price Pfister kitchen faucet model low water pressu

I installed a Price Pfister kitchen faucet model F034-4ALC (Brookwood). Installation went fine, when I turned the water supply back on I have a low flow or less pressure than before. The pressure at other faucets in the home are fine. Is there a flow restrictor in the faucet?

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Turning the water off, letting it drain from pipes, then turning it back on can cause debris inside the pipes to loosen and clog your aerator or flow constrictor in the faucet.

Or your new faucet could have an aggressive flow restrictor. You can sometime remove the restrictor or use a drill to increase the size of the hole if its a simple plastic washer.

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Yes it should have a flow restrictor in the end of the spout. You might need to clean it out

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