Got a contemporary goose-neck kitchen sink faucet where the water exits the spout about 18 inches above the sink bottom.
When rinsing crud from dishes, I want maximum water pressure to dislodge it.
So is the pressure greater right at the spout- or down at the sink bottom where gravity worked on it for a foot and a half?
What's the matter with your dog -
- or your cooking ... ? .. if the dog won't lick those plates clean ! :-) John T.
Never thought much about it in the kitchen but have used a pressure washer. Pressure drops considerably with distance,
My faucet is similar and you can have the aerator or spray and the spray is much better. It has a pull-down tip so you can get close and not splatter.
Sink bottom.
Based on what?
I just did a simple test. Turned the water on high. Held an item below at the sink bottom. As I brought it closer I could feel more pressure.
Similar to a flashlight, you get some spreading and less intensity with distance.
But marginally. The faucet outlet may have a restrictor in it to "save water" by reducing the flow. Mine does.
-dan z-
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