Water Flow Restrictor, APLusee Brass Shower Head Pressure Reducer, Shower Head Shut-Off Control Valve with Short Switch, Brushed Nickel
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It's possible that the device is broken. I only used 1 or 2 wraps of Teflon and no pipe dope, so there was no drip. Consider using fewer wraps and an interior rubber gasket/seal (similar to the one found in an outdoor faucet hose).
I don't think there's any reason why it shouldn't be done. You can either connect it to the pipe coming out of the wall or to the shower head after the chlorine filter. br>It's built to last - However, I believe it should be placed "last" in line, right before the shower head. The threads on any shower are the same standard size, so as long as your filter is the same size, you should be fine.
Yes, even with the faucet wide open, this valve maintains perfect flow control. However, once we've finished showering, we'll turn off the faucet.
I have a shower head that has a low flow rate (1. a flow rate of 5 gallons per minute) the shut- When it is in the open position, off appears to have no effect on the water pressure. If there was no restriction at the shower head, I'm not sure you'd notice a difference.
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I live in a solar-powered off-grid dwelling. grid cabin in the north Arizona. The water table is 3,000 feet high due to its proximity to the Grand Canyon. below. I'll have to wait until I win the lottery to start drilling a well. As a result, I have to haul my water and pump it from my water trailer into my cabin's 2,650 gallon water tank. Because I have to haul my water, I try to be conservative with my water usage, and my shower head is anything but conservative, so I installed this APLusee Brass Shower Head Shut Off Control Valve between my shower head and pipe to limit the flow of water to around 1 gallon per minute (down from nearly 3 gallons per minute). For my showers, that is sufficient flow rate. br>br>The APLusee Brass Shower Head Shut Off Control Valve can be adjusted continuously from full flow rate to full off and anywhere in between. between. It dripped around the threads when I first installed it. A little teflon tape, on the other hand, solved the problem. In general, I think the control valve is a wise purchase.
It would have worked on another day! When this adapter first arrived, it would not fit either of my two shower heads, so I wrote a negative review. It just wouldn t screw in despite the diameter and thread count appearing to be roughly the correct size. About 5% of other reviewers of this product reported the same problem. br>br>A week later, I purchased a second adapter from a different company. When I tried screwing that one in, it fit perfectly, and when I tried screwing this one in again, it fit perfectly as well! The only explanation I can come up with is that thermal expansion caused by a small temperature difference could affect whether or not the item fits. This was an odd encounter. br>br>Anyway, the restrictor is in place and has been performing admirably for me thus far. If it doesn't fit, try warming it up or cooling it down a little before trying again.
Even when it was turned off, we didn't like the constant drip. Instead of connecting the hose to the shower head, we connected it to the faucet. The slide moves smoothly and easily, allowing you to control the amount of water flow without having to touch the faucet again once you've set the desired temperature. No flow or drip occurs when the switch is turned off. Some argue that you need that drip to keep the pressure between hot and cold equalized, or you'll get scalded. That has not been a problem for us. When switching from off to on, there is a brief burst of hotter water, and the same thing happened when using the shower head's button, but neither was hot enough to be uncomfortable.
I'm so happy I came across this! After messing around with a flow-control valve, I had an uncontrollably high flow rate. It was a brand new shower head with a restricted shower head that barely emitted water at first, and I wanted to see if I could make it work. This tiny device is incredible. Fits perfectly in the stand for my detachable shower head (I was concerned that the weight or side button would be a problem - neither were the case). nope). It also allows you to adjust the flow of your water completely and instantly. I can adjust the flow to the exact strength I want and easily switch it when I switch the showerhead to a different spray pattern. There's no need to fiddle with plastic flow restrictors that might or might not fit or work when you can have complete control with this. 5 stars.
This is the most amazing piece of hardware I've ever bought! That's not a joke. I put it in and added $2 to it. 00 plastic shower head, and every time I use it, I feel like I'm at the spa. I live in an apartment building, and maintaining the proper temperature and pressure was impossible because the pressure rose dramatically when I added more cold water - When I turned down the cold water, the temperature dropped dramatically. Now I'm able to precisely control the pressure and temperature! THANK YOU TO WHOEVER CREATED THIS ITEM. Excellent Value - Simple to Work With - Does precisely what I was looking for.
It was perfect for my needs. The water was dripping from my shower head. We installed a new cartridge, but due to the brass parts being old and not being perfectly smooth where the cartridge goes, there was still a small drip. As a result, the drip continued to be very slow. To completely turn off the water, we installed this at the shower head. It's a quick fix until we can remodel.
This has been in my possession for five months and has performed admirably. The lowest setting completely turns off the water, while the highest setting is more than enough. I haven't noticed any slipping in the setting, and it simply does what I need it to do - Instead of using those one-size-fits-all restrictors that can almost completely stop your water depending on your water pressure, fine-tune the water flow.
It helps us save money on our water bill. By not running the water while sudsing up or shampooing in cooler temperatures, you can save 5 gallons of water per shower. Without a doubt, it was well worth the money. It's possible that the difficulty I have switching from on to off is due to my age; I've discovered that in my 70s, I'm not as strong as I once was. hmmm.
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