Looking for a tool like this to reduce shower water pressure in shower (too much water) but concerned that this will lower shower head too much. Should I be?
646886
I have had this for about a year and am extremely happy with it's performance. It gradually reduces the water pressure until it shuts off completely, if that is what you want.
646887
It will lower shower head about 1 and 9/16 inches. ( slightly over 1 and 1/2 inches) that much lower is ok on mine but it depends how low yours is to start with.
646888
It is adjustable so it should work. It is designed to completely shut off the water, however. It lowers shower head by its over all length.
646889
No. But you could just get a restrictor to install behind your existing shower head.
646890
It will extend the shower head in whatever direction it's pointing by the overall length of the valve body minus the amount of thread engagement.
1570692
I experienced a significant reduction in water pressure - enough that my sprinklers won't work properly with the device connected. I had to disconnect it. I keep looking for someone to manufacture a "full-flow" backflow valve that will not reduce water pressure, but I haven't found it yet...
2050388
Mu husband is the one who uses this, and he says you can move the shower head up and down and sideways, but not tilt it. If the showerhead itself tilts, he thinks that would solve the problem.
1404010
I have a longer (~14") angled pipe at the shower head, and this seems to give quite a bit when removing/replacing the handheld wand. I have found the secret of removal to be placing my thumb on the outer ring while pulling the lower part of the wand outward. So, I push with that thumb while pulling the wand out & up slightly. I hope it works for you!
670055
YES! We have low pressure. It is like hooking up a power washer to a garden hose. There aren't a bunch of settings, but you can adjust it to be less intense. I highly recommend this product. I have had one for over 10 years.
1926447
Make sure u take out the plug in the head that regulates the water pressure. Then it's wonderful!! It works like a charm...u will love it!
182371
That would depend on the water pressure in your home and not really the shower head itself. My mom (who I purchased it for) has no problem with water pressure. She makes it a point to tell me that she loves the shower head constantly!
996751
Yes. It decreases water pressure to both, but they will work at the same time.
1846418
Not sure but this unit stinks. Like I said you get more water pressure out of a shower head. Mine just sits in a closet because I haven't thrown it away yet. Don't get this one for sure.
829195
Well, you can turn the water on to a trickle and ease it up I guess but that defeats the purpose of the device. In fact you could have no shower head at all and adjust the flow with the handles. I cannot recall it saying "low flow" but if it does it just means it restricts the water when the valves are opened at a normal capacity.
510256
If you have low pressure and low flow, a low flow shower head is best for you (Think a low pressure pipe becoming narrower, the pressure will effectively become higher.) The Niagara Earth 1.25gpm shower head is the lowest flow shower head I have found for a reasonable price, and is likely your best bet for improving your pressure in your shower.
1985356
That depends on the pressure your shower head has. We had our pressure regulator on the shower head removed before we purchased the Shower Pik and we feel like it causes too much pressure for the Pik. We have to use ours on the lowest setting but this is a very effect tool for cleaning teeth. We have a single point faucet also which means you have to have the shower flowing at a warm setting or else if you turn the faucet down to a slower flow we have cold water to floss with which is not good. A two handle faucet would allow better flow control for water conservation.
1631022
no problem I think, as my set up is divert between rain shower head and wand shower head or share. Issue would be plumbing direction.
2206974
I guess that would depend on your water pressure, but at our house it is VERY forceful. Really love this little gadget!!!
1188139
No. The shower head might be loose and should only be hand tightened, the water connection may be missing a rubber gasket similar to your garden hose and also should only be hand tightened.
453312
It's hard to say but I felt this shower head only improved my water pressure. Just make sure you get the extension bar that's "frequently purchased with" or you will be showering up against the wall.
729800
That sounds strange and here is why. Almost all bath fixtures have either 3/4 inch or 1/2 inch pipe feeding the supply, usually 1/2 inch for the final run. So that means the 3/4 inch should be more than enough. Even than, flow restrictors as mandated by communities are almost always at the end run or device (ie. shower head). So the limitation is either 1) the supply shut off valves (they could be as small as 1/4 depending on what is used) so check these or 2) your whole house pressure regulator. If your pressure/flow is low all over, especially at a garden hose, my bet is on this device. The good news is this adjustable...just get yourself a water pressure gauge (Home Depot/Lowe's) and checkout Youtube searching for "adjusting home water pressure" and you'll b able to increase it significantly. That being said, don't go crazy or you might stress your pipes. Other than that, can't think of any other reason why it would be low. FYI, I have one and it is great..and my pipes are 1/2 inch and I am running with about 65-70 psi. Hope this helps.