Where is the flow restrictor in this shower head? I saw the black washer, but not anything else. What color is it? Is it in the shower head or arm?
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The only flow restrictor I saw was the thick black washer which slow the water flow a lot. After removing entirely the water pressure was good.
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It appears to me that the flow level is determined by a constriction machined into the metal connection where the showerhead screws into the arm coming out of the wall. This connection is also where the black washer is seated. I did not try removing the black washer for fear my showerhead would leak, and I have sufficient flow as is.
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With the flow restrictor in, pretty average. With it out, quite very high. Without the restrictor, its the best feeling shower head I've ever used (I've tried some $150+ shower heads) but it most certainly is NOT "water conscious"
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Kim, This is just the shower head and the arm. The style is very modern and it's chrome. Anything modern and chrome will match. Use some imagination. It doesn't have to be listed as "matching" to match. Try American Standard T064700.002 Serin On/Off Volume Control Trim Kit, Metal Knob Handle (Valve Not Included), Polished Chrome You can also try something that's square and modern
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Sounds like the water flow may be constricted. This usually happens on the input side. If you over tighten the device on the shower pipe you will squeeze the rubber washer in the input side until it squeezes into the opening. Try removing the unit and confirm the rubber washer isn't damaged. Then reinstall. Use pipe tape and only tighten until the rubber washer seats and then half a turn more at most. Only tighten further if it leaks on the input side. Or try removing again and put an additional wrap of plumbers tape on the pipe. Good luck!
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Jennifer: I installed this for my aunt in SC. I think your question is about shutting off the flow at the hand held spray head. The answer to that is Yes. The black buttons on the side shuts the flow off to just a trickle that keeps the full supply pressure build up in the hose and hand shower. That is sort of a pause button, so you don't have to turn the water off at the wall. The trickle flow reminds you that it is still on at the wall. This was a good product. It does not come with a hose, but the hoses are sold in the usual big box stores or hardware stores and you can choose the length there. I hope this helps you. DAVE
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This model faucet is a water conserving, restricted flow device. I noticed the samething when I installed it in my home
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Hi, will this fit onto a standard shower hose, like one that comes with a bath tub taps/shower hose combo? For instance, if I had a shower head (like a normal hand holdable one) and I unscrew that, will this piece fit onto the end of the hose? My hose is female, standard shower heads are male. If not, does a converter exist? Do you have the measurements of the fixing (are they standard SI)? I'm not worried about the positioning of the head thereafter as i have a ball joint bracket on the wall for the current hand held shower head, which means the head can be fitted to flow in any direction.
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I'm not sure about the water restrictor. We do not have one. I am not mechanical either. I'm sure you would be able to do it. Just follow the directions in the shower head packaging and/or ask the associate at your local hardware store.
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What shower are you installing? I was in the same situation as you a year ago. What I did was go into delta's website, find the set I wanted and look at the parts list. That told me which one to choose. Good luck!
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The black rubber washer is used to seal the shower head to the shower arm. This way you do not have to use plumber tape on the shower arm threads. Just make sure that the washer is firmly seated inside the Siroflex connector. Hand tighten the Siroflex till you can't tighten it any more. Turn on the shower and check for a leak. If there is no leak, you are good to go. If it has a small leak, then use a pair of pliers to tighten it a little more.
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none.The shifter handle that mounts on the wall, does it all. off/on hot/cold.You may want to remove screens and fittings from inside the showerhead, if you have hard water.
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I just installed this head. I have decided that I want to remove the restrictor to get more water flow. How do you remove it?
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There might be a pressure restricter in the shower head. If so, take it out to get more water pressure.
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hi Julie, not sure what the question is because i'm not very handy at home but if you want to know the connection to the shower arm, the grooves are on the inside of extension arm. sorry i can't be of more help. ;(
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the hand-held wand fits into a stationary slot on side of big mounting "thingy" which is also stationary. The shower head fits in there as well but between the two (head and mounting bar), there is another "joint" which allows the shower head to be articulated. I did remove water restrictor (we are on well water with decent pressure) and I do not have a problem with flow. We have now had it a few months and so far, so good. I really like it.
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Yes, the black piece by the shower head is the off and on. I have noticed that when I turn it off it will still drip a bit. I still use it and am satisfied.
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It does not restrict flow. It works really well to turn off water when hot then pull the chain and full flow begins. It was simple to install and I have used for a few months with great results.