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To conserve water.
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Why should you have low flow shower heads?
to conserve water
What are some good designer brand shower heads to consider?
My shower head has low flow issues and is making showers uncomfortable. What kinds of shower heads would you recommend for faster flow but still aesthetically pleasing?
How many gallons of water per minute does a low flow shower head use?
About 1.25 gallons per minute.
What shower head uses the most gallons of water?
Standard high-flow aka unrestricted shower heads made before 1995 were water-guzzlers. As of 1995 shower heads must be low-flow, with a rate of 2.5 gallons per minute.
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)
What would cause low water pressure in the showers and no where else in the house?
Check the shower head and clean and flush it. It may just be a little particle of junk in the head restricting your flow
How much water is saved with a low flow shower head?
That would depend on the current flow. I'm assuming by "low-flow" you mean less than 2.2 GPM.All shower heads in the USA must be at maximum 2.2 GPM, and it has been that way now for some years.(2.2 minus [low flow GPM]) x (minutes used) = (water saved)
What makes a shower head low flow?
In most there is a washer in them that has a small hole in it so that only so much water can get through regardless of how much pressure is behind it.
What shower heads are the most water efficient for drought areas.?
Whether you are in a drought area or just looking to conserve water usage you want to get a low-flow shower heads. Low-low shower heads with an aerator are the most common kind. You can find them at home improvement stores like Lowes and Home Depot and online at sites such as http://www.showerheadstore.com/, http://www.waterpikecoflow.com/ and Amazon.com, You can also find some flow control showerheads or devices to put on your existing shower head to control the flow. You can go to http://www.plumbingsupply.com/heads.html and scroll about halfway down to find these.
Where can you get a non-low flow shower faucet?
There is usually a flow restrictor in the faucet that can be removed. It should be in the center of the faucet where the hot and cold mix. As far as I know the government made it mandatory for manufacturer's to only produce low flow faucet's . Manufacture only, consumers can do what they want with them.
Where can I buy a shower head?
You can get the bestseller showerhead on Amazon for just $29.99. It has high pressure and you can get a complimentary shower filter capsule if you have hard chlorinated water. Or a shower arm if your shower is too low.
Why would there be great water pressure in an upstairs bath tub and almost no pressure in the adjacent shower when both use the same access pipe from the basement?
Remove the shower head on the shower and see if it is plugged. Run the water with the shower head off and see if the pressure is better. Depending on where you live there may be a water saving feature on the shower head (mandated by law) for water consevation. Low flow shower heads often have a restricter in them. Delta has a brass washer with a very tiny hole in it and Moen has a rubber plug with 3 small holes in it.
