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The shower head has a device installed that reduces the volume of water that passes through the orifice plate. It does not matter how much the shower head tap is turned up there will only be a specific amount of water that gets past the orifice plate, hence saving water.
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∙ 17y agoThey work by using a restricting oriface. If you need more volume, remove the restrictor.
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of a power shower head over an ordinary shower head?
A power shower head mixes moving air with water, to increase the strength of the water coming from the shower head, while using less water. The advantages are lower water bills, using less water and protecting the environment. Some reviews of power shower heads indicate that the claims are untrue, and that the product does not work as is a waste of money.
You have lost hot water pressure in your shower but not in your sinks what would cause this?
A dirty or clogged screen can cause the low water presser remove shower head and clean. If not it could be calcium deposits built up on shower head if so soak shower head in a cleaning solution for several hours if that dose not work buy a new shower head. (note some shower heads have a low flow re-stricter in some cases you can remove this and get more water pressure)
How can you install a rain showerhead in addition to your regular showerhead?
If you are in need to additionally install other function shower head like rain shower head to your ordinary one, firstly your regular shower head extension system should have function to remove the shower head without any plumbing work. So only it is easy to install several different shower head to your regular shower head. Otherwise you have to replace the old one and then install shower head extension which has multiple functions.
Why do i hear whine noise from hot water lines at hot water heater when taking shower?
that happens to me. i just turn the knob or move the shower head and it normally stops. if that doesn't work and it's really bothering you, call a plumber.
How do you fix a shower that suddenly stopped working?
Remove the shower head. Cut on the water. If the open pipe provides water than use a rust remover in your shower head or replace it.ANS 2 - If that doesn't work, shut off water at stop valves or even main if necessary, then remove the handle and valve body from shower. Look carefully for sediment or rust plugging up the top orifice. -That's almost always the solution in cases where it stops suddenly. If the shower head plugs up it generally happens gradually over days or even weeks.
Why do you have to turn on cold water first to get hot water to work in shower?
On single handle shower valves, designed to let cold water first and turn handle farther to mix hot water to desired setting. If hot water turned on first, possibility of getting scalded. If seperate hot/cold handles for shower, shower valve needs work.
How do you you massage your vagina virginly?
Well if your in the shower lay down in the tub and make sure the water is spraying on ur vagina. But you have to spread your vagina to make it work! Sometimes it feels so good i have to pull the shower head away
If you smoke cigarettes in the shower will it still smell?
It will not work to smoke while in shower as the water will turn off the cigarette or cigar.
On some international show I saw a home with an electric shower and the people were happy to see it. How do they work and are they available in the US?
An electric shower heats the water right at the level of the shower head rather than depending on the heating of a water heater. They work well in areas with extremely low water pressure and they use less electricity than an electric water heater. They are rarely seen in the US or Canada and I didn't find any retailers that sold them, but you can purchase them online.
What is the best basic high pressure shower head?
I have found the ShowerBlaster shower head from Products That Work! to be the most awesome shower head I have ever used. They have sold thousands of these modified showerheads that deliver a powerful 12.5GPM (57LPM) pressure. It's the only modified showerhead that is bored inside, all the way through, to the same inner diameter as my water pipes. Simply amazing imo!! http://productsthatwork.us/en/
How many liters of water does a 10 minute shower use?
It depends on how hard your water is running. Measure the time it takes to fill a small bucket. Then you can work out the answer.About 120 litersAbout 100 to 150 litresThat depends on the time and shower head. The average shower head, at average home pressure uses about 5 litres per minuteAbout 10-12 litres per minute.
How do you fix a shower head which is making a constant buzzing and whistling noise when it is on?
The noise is caused from lime and rust build up inside the shower head. Soak it for 24 hours in CLR - that should work.
