Water pressure with shower filters: Specifically, has anyone had a drop in water pressure because of this or any other filter?
811579
I have not experienced a noticeable drop in water pressure with this filter
338507
In comparison to the other shower head I had on there that did not have a filter, there was no decrease in the shower pressure for me.
1286802
Actually, I have a revers osmosis system in my house for drinking water and I didn't use the filter. I was told by my plumber if I filtered my RO system it will slow down my water pressure. The RO water is already great and I didn't need another filter. If I did use it though it would be easy to change. I have an extra filter.
1239356
I use it as a whole house filter and didn't notice any pressure drop. I'm sure it will as the filter clogs, but nothing now. I only have 35 pounds and it seems the same as before.
1959338
In my system I have had no problems with reduction in water pressure, and I also have a water softner inline after the filter. I know that water continues to flow although Abundant flow recommends not using water while the backwash is taking place and setting the cycle when not using water. Our system is set for midnight.
833321
I have heard that if the filters aren't replaced regularly the water flow is affected. Not sure if this will help your problem but it's something to consider.
758465
It's more the filter housing that handles the pressure. as far as the filter goes 100 psi wont hurt it, but RO filters are more effective at 60 or so. 100 psi is excessive and hard on the rest of your plumbing, you might consider installing a regulator. IMHO...
852818
It doesn't appear to adjust water pressure- shower head behaves the same just has less volume going through. Its possible that the water pressure is rising with the reduced volume of water. I installed one of these and my wife never noticed- I'm guessing I reduced volume by at least 40-50%. Win win for everyone!
128170
The filter does drop the pressure a little, but has a steady flow. Since there is a male end and a female end on the filter, you would likely have to put it inline between two hoses. (Maybe a short 3' one at the spigot and a longer to the pressure washer?) The filter does do a great job of removing a lot out of our well water for our hot tub.
2282881
I have a sand filter and have not experienced any problem. Filter pressure has not been an issue and I backwash no more frequently than before using this product.
1278332
if you are thinking of installing the filter system on the main water line, I think it would reduce your water pressure greatly.
140228
Not sure what you mean about reducing pressure you can only have either the shower head OR hand held unit operating at one time. I did not notice a drop in pressure to the shower head from when I installed it.
1863489
The filter should not matter, as the unit operates on the water flowing through it. We have fairly low pressure, and it works fine. As for the connection, it threads onto the standard shower head (existing) pipe, with a little Teflon tape to seal it nicely. It was a simple direct bolt-on replacement to the existing showerhead.
1170746
Yes certainly it will reduce water pressure on it just to correctly that is the least of your worries with this model I have had nothing but problems with it slipping off of the holder and when it does stay on the holder it tends to point sraight down due to the weight of the shower head entirely in your shower wall which resulted in mine breaking The design quality is very poor I would strongly recommend not buying this product due to poor design
1430214
I have been impressed with the water pressure. I was worried when I first got them because the plastic hoses inside were kinked and small. I actually bought and installed two towers in the same shower and both have plenty of pressure when they are on at the same time. My home is plumbed with 1/2 inch copper lines and has a pressure reducer at the main line as required by code. Do not use the measurements from the online instructions to install the tower because they are incorrect. Use actual measurements from the tower before beginning plumbing installation and drilling holes in the tile.
412525
The water pressure drops as the filter "fills up" or wears out. About 4 months where I live, but water quality differs in areas.
1312353
The water pressure dropping is about the only way you would know unless you checked the filters. Which is why some people will install pressure gages before and after the filters. If the pressure gage after the filters is lower than the pressure gage before the filters, it's a good indication the filters need to be changed.