Sumnacon™ G1/2" Full Brass Shower Head Flow Control and Shut OFF Valve for Shower Head, Hand Shower, or Bidet Sprayer etc
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I don't have access to water because I don't have access to a well. The pressure of the water is not altered by the valve. When the valve is fully open, you get the same pressure.
The threads are most likely leaking it. Apply a few layers of Teflon tape to the area. I use mine on a daily basis with no problems.
The water flow will be completely stopped by this valve. The knob can be rotated to adjust the flow, but it can also be used to completely turn off the water. Other valves (those with the symmetrical handle that spins continuously) will not stop the flow, but will reduce it to a drip's length.
Many cut-off valves do not completely shut down. This one is going to be different. You can adjust the flow rate by sliding the valve handle over. That's exactly what I did when I went in there. I'm connected to a hand-held wand. I slowly slid the lever over from the off flow position, and a small stream of water emerged from the wand; the more I slid the lever over, the more water flowed out of the wand. This valve is of high quality. br>It is my hope that this information will be of assistance.
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The majority of the shower valves drip — a lot. No, not drip, but run slowly. Dribble. This valve is not one of them. There isn't even a smidgeon of a drop to be found. Nada. I have a basic industrial design with a nice, smooth, bright finish. br>br>In addition to the fixed shower head, I installed this on a shower hose for a hand-held shower. When I use the standard twist knob, the fixed shower head leaks. I didn't want the hand-held shower to drip because I don't use it very often. This Sumnacon valve is up to the task. It reduces water flow to 0% and can be used to coarsely adjust flow if needed. br>br>Here are a few things to keep in mind: br>Not every installation is created equal. While the threads are aligned, the depths of the various fixtures vary, necessitating fine tuning. Stopping leaks with Teflon tape might or might not be enough. It's possible that washers will be required. There may be a need for pipe joint compound. (I use it for behind-the-scenes stuff. ) the- stuff to put on the wall ) While some threads are almost always visible, there are times when you get a good match and they aren't. This is true for any plumbing addition. br>br>As a result, the volume and possibly the pressure of the water will be reduced. The ID of the arm that goes into the wall is around. 66". That's a lot of Gallons Per Minute, depending on where you live. The GPM is reduced by anything between it and your body. A shower head's maximum flow rate is supposed to be 2GPM. Any new valve you install will have a passage of about. Reduce the volume by 25" or less. When the knob is turned, sliding baffles cover two small holes in the Sumnacon valve. They're probably less than, in my opinion. The total surface area is 25". That is only a guess. When fully open, this valve will have no negative effect if your shower head is more restrictive. br>br>It would be extremely helpful if manufacturers, like most do for shower heads, listed the maximum GPM for all fixtures or devices attached to an arm or bib.
I installed it without the tape and am pleased to report that no leaks have occurred thus far! With this diverter, I can now turn off the water entirely while showering, saving a lot of hot water in my small water heater tank! It's especially useful for bathing my ten-pound dog. poodle who despises baths and thus takes them much longer, thus conserving a lot of warm water! This is exactly what I needed, and it has made me a very happy woman!.
I got lucky with this one because there were a lot of similar products to choose from. I needed a device that would turn off the water completely, not just reduce the flow, and this one is perfect. It's a quarter-turn valve. Many newer faucets use a turn ceramic type, which is designed as a shutoff. My drip has stopped completely, and the fix was relatively simple. The only issue I had with the installation was overtightening the fitting the first time, which resulted in the rubber washer being cut. My bad. I replaced the damaged washer with a new one, being careful not to overcrank it. Perfect!.
It worked well to stop a drip from our shower head that I couldn't fix even after replacing the gasket on the inner shower lever. The only reason I didn't give it five stars is that the side handle is attached to the lever mechanism by a set screw, which was loose from the factory, but I simply tightened it with an Allen wrench. It developed a small leak from the lever that connects to the inner moving part after a few weeks of use, but I didn't notice any loss of pressure after installing it, despite the fact that the inner mechanism still blocks about half the inner diameter when fully open.
I purchased two with the intention of installing a second shower head. And, fortunately for me, the first one leaked from the slot where the tab handle slides into. The second one, on the other hand, works great except for the fact that it needs to be tightened down very tightly to prevent a drip from the threads, even when using teflon tape. It's a simple and easy action. It completely switches off. It saved me from having to tear down a wall to replace old leaking valve handles that were too big for modern washers. If one of the two items had not been defective, I would have given it five stars; however, Amazon promptly refunded me, and I will re-order. order. It has the appearance and feel of a high-end item.
It probably took no more than 5 minutes to set up: Remove the shower head and any Teflon tape, replace the tape at the pipe, screw on this flow control valve, add Teflon tape to the valve, and then replace the shower head. Make sure everything is secure, then move the valve control to the center, turn on the shower, and adjust the strength to your liking. It's that easy.
After years of putting up with a control valve that was controlled by a small rod, I decided to make a change. one- way- for- on / press / the- other- way- for- that was difficult to use and got in the way of the wall- Choose between a wall-mounted and a hand-held shower. This machine is simple to use. Its overall length is sufficient to prevent any other controls from interfering with it. There is a large enough "handle" on the selector, but it is not very large. But, most importantly, it's incredibly simple to switch from full on to full off, or anywhere in between, with just a flick of a finger. It's also made entirely of metal. I couldn't be more pleased.
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