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Have had low water pressure for years. I just removed an old water softener and found this odd(?) fitting next the the water meter? See pics. Is this correct? Could this be the problem for low pressure?
 

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It's more likely to be a blocked filter, if there is one, on the meter inlet than that reducer.
But as above a thorough check of the system is required.
It could be anything from a leak / squashed pipe outside underground to too many restrictive service valves.
 
Not sure how bad your low flow/pressure issue is, but 14litres per minute would normally be just about achievable with 1/2" pipe. In any case, your meter itself is 1/2", so you have to reduce down to connect to it!
 

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