Has anyone put a shut off valve on this product so you can turn off one of the heads when only one is needed? If so, does it work? What brand/type?
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yes you can, just take the shower head assembly to the local hardware store to get the valves. i would recommend a quarter turn valve & do not buy the cheapest one available. talk to someone that has plumbing sense, don't just find the guy standing around. cant give you a brand or type not knowing where in the world you live.
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Hi Alan. To be honest, I think the addition of a shut-off valve would be over-engineering this shower head. I initially purchased this shower head so that the wife and I didn't have to take turns standing in the water when we showered together :) When I'm rolling solo, I typically point the two heads toward each other so that they converge into a single stream. The addition of a shut-off valve would unlikely improve water pressure very noticeably, and any reduction in volume of water used would be negligible. That's just my two cents. Good luck.
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Mine leaks too at the shut-off valve. I had the washers in place and I believe they were rightly used. It seems that there is another washer below the hex nut (which is not visible) and in my case perhaps that washer has issues. I can see water coming out from below the hex nut.I tried several times but could not stop the leakage. I am returning this piece and ordering another one. Let's see how is the other one.
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The fitting has nothing to do with the problem. The problem is internal. I believe it is the diagram which will not let the pump shut off once it is activated. Once the water is drained and the float lowers/returns to the normal "off" position, the water never turns off.
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No, there is no shut-off on this shower head. However, I wanted the same feature so I purchased elsewhere (not on Amazon) an in-line shut-off valve that I added (placed) in-line at the joint where the Hansgrohe tubing comes off the shower arm mount. This valve allows me to control flow from wide-open to completely off and works beautifully with the shower head. It's tough to find a showerhead with an on/off valve anymore for some reason.
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Jennifer: I installed this for my aunt in SC. I think your question is about shutting off the flow at the hand held spray head. The answer to that is Yes. The black buttons on the side shuts the flow off to just a trickle that keeps the full supply pressure build up in the hose and hand shower. That is sort of a pause button, so you don't have to turn the water off at the wall. The trickle flow reminds you that it is still on at the wall. This was a good product. It does not come with a hose, but the hoses are sold in the usual big box stores or hardware stores and you can choose the length there. I hope this helps you. DAVE
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Can I tell you not to buy it? Doesn't help at all. We bought two. $630. Didn't do squat for 18x33 above ground. And no. No shut off valve
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I have not had that shut off problem but remember it has two tanks. It will run until both tanks are empty.
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Interesting idea of using a head that has an on/off switch. I am not sure if the threads are compatible between the two, but the head is removable. However, you might damage the pump if you placed it in the OFF position since it will be building up water pressure with no where for the water to go...
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One setting is for 'pause' and is explained in the instructions. The showerhead will only dribble out at this setting, and not shut off. Apparently this is required by plumbing codes that only the main faucet handle should totally shut off water flow.
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Yes you are able to switch to use only one head. It does leaj a little from the head you chose to turn off though.
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There is a convient sliding water control valve on the shower head itslef. Water flow can be easily controlled with one hand. On mine it will turn pretty much off when closed all the way.
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Hi. I am having the exact same problem. The instructions indicate that this pressure valve will stop spraying once the system "pressurizes" -- but, that time never comes. I won't be able to use this product because of this . . . anyone?
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You can add a shut off valve to any handheld shower wand You can get one at most any hardware store. It would attach between the hose and the wand. There are many in her on Amazon. I have just bought this one and it works well as a shut of or a valve that slows the flow of the water. KES K1140B Shower Head Shut-Off Valve Solid Brass, Chrome
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Mine didn't. I bought this to replace one with very difficult shut-off valves. I used that one for 2 years and it didn't either. Is there any chance they are tightened too much? They are only plastic.
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Like everyone else had said. The shut off valve is on the top part of the unit next to where you hooked it up to the water flow pipe. After having this product for a while I have noticed that it no longer shuts off all the way. I think it's from a build of due to my hard water. It drips while I am showering, then is totally off when the water is turned off. I love this product.
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You would need to install a separate device which shuts off the flow to the shower head, between the irrigator and the shower head.. this device does not do that. One suggestion would be a "navy" shower nozzle.. the spray pattern is one and one only and somewhat rash.. not for everyone, but it allows the water to be shut down to a trickle in some models and completely shuts off in others.. A navy shower head also helps when you have low pressure at the shower head. Google-images, 'the incredible head shower head'.. it's the stout looking thing..
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The shutoff valve doesn't shut all the water off to the shower head. That's just the way it was made I guess. How about putting a bucket in the shower at night and using the water in the bucket to flush a toilet? At least it's not being wasted!