Shower/Tub Faucet Pressure Problems

[Patrick Bross]

Hey everybody!

I bought a duplex recently and am having issue with the tub/shower pressure. This unit (bottom of a two story duplex) has 3 beds and 1 full bath. I have posted a video helping illustrate the situation and to provide a visual.

VIDEO - https://youtu.be/hi522pm5vqw

In a nutshell - the shower pressure is so low that taking a shower would actually be impossible. The tub faucet seems to be delivering more water, but not by much. My observations:

- the bathroom sink pressure seems ok

- the kitchen sink pressure seems ok

- water from the outside hose bib delivers plenty of water

What could be causing this? It has been like this since I bought the home. I believe its a more recent thing as the tenants (moved out just before I purchased the home) would have certainly not put up with it. Also, this would have shown up in the inspection. There are no tenants living there now but the top tenants have never complained about water pressure.

If anyone has any tips/pointers, I would greatly appreciate your feedback!