PIH Shower Volume Control Valve, Shut-Off One Piece Copper Brass Made, 1/2'' Standard Connection, Chrome Polished
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This is made entirely of solid brass. I bought it for that reason. The ones made of plastic degrade and leak. This appears to be very sturdy, and the valve mechanism appears to be very smooth in operation.
The valve mechanism is not a ball, but it is made of ceramic. It appears to be a gate or a ceramic disc.
The valve can be adjusted from full flow to complete shutoff. Please accept my sincere thanks for taking the time to read this.
It's completely open and works flawlessly. Full open and full stop are the only options.
Selected User Reviews For PIH Shower Volume Control Valve, Shut-Off One Piece Copper Brass Made, 1/2'' Standard Connection, Chrome Polished
This was installed in my travel trailer so that I could turn off the water without having to adjust the thermostat. It was simple to set up, and it works well. This is supposed to be done by a button on my shower head, but it isn't. a simple and inexpensive fix.
(I didn't rate "warmth" and "sheerness" because I had no idea what they meant. ) )br>br>I'm very pleased with this valve, and I'm thinking about getting another to replace one that is working fine but lacks the control that this one does. All of the other valves I've used before were push-button. Buttons that functioned adequately but were a little difficult to press. The one it replaced had become difficult to push and, though I didn't realize it at the time, had begun to restrict the flow of water. When I installed the replacement valve, I was taken aback by how much more powerful the flow was. br>Moreover, the control is very smooth and simple to use. It has the ability to completely shut off or open the water flow. The only minor complaint I have is that it's a little difficult to dial in the exact amount of water I want to keep flowing to maintain temperature. However, I believe that as I use it more, my ability to fine-tune it will improve. This is the best control valve I've ever owned, and I'd buy it again in a heartbeat.
It was a total success. It took a little effort and a pair of pliers to put it together, but once it was up and running, it DID NOT LEAK A DROP WHEN I TURNED IT OFF- It's been a long time since I've had a chance to do something It appeared to be well-made as well, with the exception of the small valve mechanism, which appears to be made of plastic but is small enough not to encounter much resistance, making it very easy to use even for someone with limited hand strength. br>br>However, after a week of relatively gentle but consistent use - (As a wheelchair user, I have to reposition myself and turn the shower off and on several times during each shower to reset the attached shower spray settings) - The little gripper/handle detachment came loose. It appears to have been simply pressed in place; Which would have been fine if it hadn't been made to squish together tightly enough to last; I'll try to get used to it and see if the tiny little tab will suffice from now on - It's a possibility. I'm hoping it stays rust-free.
I live in an old house, and my shower is the size of a phone booth, for those of you who are old enough to remember what that means. I wanted to be able to turn off the water so that I could apply soap and shampoo without it washing away. I installed a shower head with an integrated shut-off feature, but even at full flow, there wasn't enough spray to rinse off. I took it off and replaced it with my regular shower head, which I used for years until one Sunday morning when my shower thoughts led me to wonder, "Why don't they make a valve so I can use my preferred shower head and turn it off?" " I went outside and opened the Amazon app, where I discovered that they did, and I placed an order for this one. " It went in without a hitch and does exactly what it should. Although it is advertised as having a brass body, it does have plastic on the inside where the shutoff valve is located. The lever to open and close the valve also feels like chrome plated plastic, and it wobbles a little when adjusting; I'm curious to see how it holds up over time after being used every day.
2019- A single lever shower/tub faucet with full water flow was installed by the builder (we wanted separate hot/cold knobs to control both water mix and flow rate). Instead, the builder installed a low-flow shower head with a pressure that was close to what I wanted. It's fine to leave it alone. br>br>If that's the case, sister-in-law-in-law-in-law-in-law-in-law Law stayed for a while and was not pleased with the low water flow. So she decided to "improve things" by breaking the shower head's flow regulator. Since then, the shower has been on high. Of course, sis- The shower head was not replaced by law. br>br>It's a breeze to set up. No drips. A ceramic valve is said to be present. However, it appears to be made of plastic. br>Will have to see how well it holds up over time. I can now control the temperature as well as the force of the shower spray. br>br>I'll update in a few days and, if there are no issues, I'll raise it to a five-star rating.
This is a reliable valve for limiting volume or shutting off while maintaining pressure for extended periods of time. To make a DIY RV shower head, I combined this with a cheap handheld shower head from a [Swedish furnishings store]. I was fed up with the built-in valves on the shower heads constantly breaking. I tested it under pressure for a couple of days in the "off" setting with no apparent leaking, which is something that many competitors, according to their reviews, are unable to do.
On my handheld, I extended the hose. I needed to be able to shut off the water supply. turn on or adjust the volume This is a cinch. It gives me complete control over the situation. Bathing a dog or a human being is simple. My handheld has a power button, but it does not turn off completely. The volume control simply does not function as it should. You can connect this to a hose if you know how to connect a hose. It really is that simple.
If you live in Southern California and have seen what we pay for water, you know what I'm talking about. If that's the case, then you've come to the right place. Every shower in every home should have one of these on it. Turn off, get wet, soap up, turn back on, and rinse. In addition to the gpm water restricting washers, I installed these as well. Let's see what happens when I get my next bill. You simply cannot avoid saving money.