Can the shower head be taken apart for cleaning the little holes? I get a lot of mineral buildup from my well water.
816010
Just pinch the clogged nipple (while the water is running) to release any build up. I've never had to do more than that to clear up any blockage.
816011
I don't think so but it may not be necessary. I too am on a well with water hard enough to walk on. The little spray nozzles are made of soft material and according to the instructions one may just pinch or bend the nozzle to clear any blockage. Mine is fairly new but I have had no clogged nozzles yet. The only problem we have found is not wanting to turn off the water and get out of the shower. I can honestly say this is the only shower head I will ever buy in the future.
816012
The nipples on the shower head just need to be pinched to free up mineral build up. Easy low maintenance. :) loving mine
459139
Yes, indeed. Pull the faucet head down and out of the housing. Unscrew the head and you'll see a tiny screen wire that catches particles. Clean it off gently and you'll get your water flow back. If you are using an aerator, as I do, you also have to use the Grohe special tool, unscrew the bottom of the faucet head, pull out the aerator and clean off the sediment. Hope that helps.
509649
If you are talking about removing the cover for any kind of repairs, I haven't done that. Mine stopped working about 2 months into using it, but it still has good water flow. If you are talking about removing your shower head to replace it with this, its just threaded on. A little plumbers tape and a wrench and you will be good to go.
621784
I, personally would not attempt to do so because, while this has a decent amount of water pressure, it still doesn't produce enough to use a massaging shower head. Also, since this is designed to be used by dropping the pump end into the water supply, if you are wanting to cease the water from being used up, simply drop the shower head in with the pump.
620392
No problems, If you already used shower heads with restricting disk. you can remove the water saving disk if you like.
1504021
It can be replaced, though it is an outstanding shower head. It gives a great amount of downward water, and the holes are rubberized to allow ease of cleaning to remain clog free.
1686975
I am using it as my main shower head. I removed the pipe that connected the old shower head to the water delivery pipe. I think the force of the water is strong.
1378841
It's complete shower, but only shower head. You may be able to unscrew them after use.
2284693
yes it can be removed. also hand held shower also adjustable. There is not much pressure on hand held shower head. I hope this will help you make your decision.
1366459
It's in the head, although I wouldn't apply to much water pressure to it. Better use the shower faucet.
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Yes it can be taken apart, I thoroughly clean every other month. This is how I do it. Take the filter out (best done when changing filter). Remove white tray. Fill container with water, add one teaspoon of bleach. Leave soaking for approxamitely thirty minutes. Then open tap and let the water flow out (this cleans out the tap). Rinse out thoroughly, replace filter and fill with water. If the tap is dirty and the washer is stained, save some of the water being drained from the container. Unscrew the tap and place in the saved water. Leave for half hour then rinse and clean properly before replacing on the Brita container. Yes it can be taken apart, I thoroughly clean every other month. This is how I do it. Take the filter out (best done when changing filter). Remove white tray. Fill container with water, add one teaspoon of bleach. Leave soaking for approxamitely thirty minutes. Then open tap and let the water flow out (this cleans out the tap). Rinse out thoroughly, replace filter and fill with water. If the tap is dirty and the washer is stained, save some of the water being drained from the container. Unscrew the tap and place in the saved water. Leave for half hour then rinse and clean properly before... » Read More Yes it can be taken apart, I thoroughly clean every other month. This is how I do it. Take the filter out (best done when changing filter). Remove white tray. Fill container with water, add one teaspoon of bleach. Leave soaking for approxamitely thirty minutes. Then open tap and let the water flow out (this cleans out the tap). Rinse out thoroughly, replace filter and fill with water. If the tap is dirty and the washer is stained, save some of the water being drained from the container. Unscrew the tap and place in the saved water. Leave for half hour then rinse and clean properly before replacing on the Brita container. « Show Less
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Yes it can be taken apart, I thoroughly clean every other month. This is how I do it. Take the filter out (best done when changing filter). Remove white tray. Fill container with water, add one teaspoon of bleach. Leave soaking for approxamitely thirty minutes. Then open tap and let the water flow out (this cleans out the tap). Rinse out thoroughly, replace filter and fill with water. If the tap is dirty and the washer is stained, save some of the water being drained from the container. Unscrew the tap and place in the saved water. Leave for half hour then rinse and clean properly before replacing on the Brita container.
540562
Yes, there is a threaded connection between the sprinkling head and the spout, so it can be removed.
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Whirl Out does do some cleanout of minerals, but I'm not sure exactly what, except that it cleans pretty well. The best product I've found so far is called "Oh Yuk Jetted Tub System Cleaner." It has been taking care of our bacterial iron that had been accumulating in the pipes. It dissolves a lot of it, and WhirlOut does too, but not quite as good. I have found using warm to hot water in both the cleaning and the rinse helps. The problem is, for me, that I'm not sure what harsh chemicals I can use or not use in the jacuzzi tub. If I could use anything, I would pick Iron Out. It might sound funny or silly, but for very small corroded items, Efferdent (for cleaning dentures) does an excellent job. I was looking for something to clean a partial, and one of the reviews for Efferdent was a guy who uses it to clean the minerals, calcium, etc, from his toilet. I tried Efferent in the toilet and it actually did a fairly decent job. With hot water, I think it could have done better. Hope these suggestions help. Ingrid
175647
I'm guessing that the filter unit you're talking about is one that is hooked up in the basement and it filters out all the water in the house. If that's the kind you're talking about then it should be ok. It would actually be even better since water filters would remove the high amounts of minerals. It would prevent the shower head from clogging. I don't have a filter unit but the shower head is still working like new.
1265604
If it's a mineral buildup you can take it off the faucet & soak the connector (not the filter part) in vinegar overnight.
1795354
I think you could because the showerhead can easily be replaced or twisted off and on. That is a great idea, too!