We have no water pressure and may be without it for some time, which makes showering difficult. What can we do about this? By which I mean (a) what can we do to get our water pressure back, and, in the meantime, (b) what are some tips and tricks to keeping clean without a working shower? [more inside]
posted by grumblebee on Dec 16, 2011 - 35 answers

Why, when going deep underwater, does the air in your lungs compress? I'm pretty sure we learned this in 5th grade...yet...I got nothing. [more inside]
posted by Bibliogeek on Mar 9, 2011 - 19 answers

We hooked up a clothes washer in our new condo, but my wife remembers the original home inspection indicating that the water pressure was too high for the washer, and that we would need to adjust it first before first using it. [more inside]
posted by SpacemanStix on Jul 1, 2010 - 10 answers

Sudden drop in water pressure since repairman was here the other day. Is there a simple trick for fixing it? [more inside]
posted by bunny hugger on Sep 7, 2009 - 6 answers

Will our high water pressure work well with a low-flow shower head? [more inside]
posted by WowLookStars on Apr 18, 2009 - 6 answers

Is my home's water pressure (90 psi) too high? 90 year old house with mostly PVC piping. In prep for a replacement hot water heater I measured the water pressure by the washing machine. The pressure gauge showed 90 psi, which seems high. How much of an issue is this?
posted by smelvis on Oct 29, 2008 - 6 answers

What can I do about the low water pressure in my apartment? What should I ask/tell my landlord, and what can I expect to happen? [more inside]
posted by phunniemee on Sep 11, 2008 - 7 answers