Anyone remove the flow restrictor? I just installed this and the pressure is awful. It's not my house's water pressure.
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I agree the water pressure is horrible. I didn't know there was a flow restrictor. Now I will see if I can remove it.
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I didn't remove anything such as a 'flow restrictor' that I know of in this faucet - didn't know it came with one, though my contractor might have removed it before I got to it. Mine has the same pressure as my old smaller faucet. However it's absurdly big and probably corresponds more closely to an old kitchen pump from the 19th century than a modern faucet. I wish I'd bought a smaller one.
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Sorry, I can't help you. We have had no issues with the faucet or water pressure.
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We also felt that the pressure is low, but we decided to leave this as is for water savings. Send your request to manufacturer, Phister Customer's Service is exellent. (they helped us more then expected, sent us a lot of spare details without any charge). Good luck
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this faucet is in my kitchen, did not remove the flow restrictor and the water pressure is great...never had any problems with this faucet at all.
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read the instruction manual. there will be a section on this. i believe there's a "cap" that needs to be removed first. but it's likely you do not have the drain hose LOWER than the unit so it cannot flow correctly.
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Hey Mike I forgot to mention,I don't think they even sell them any more,the old aqua stop,would stop the water flow when you removed it,the newer style has the shut off and you are able to adjust the flow,as well,before you remove it.I'm at vportervint @aol.com if I can help answer,any other questions.
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I did not try the shower head with the restrictor in. I removed it immediately. Search on youtube and decide if you think you are able to remove the restrictor.
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The unit self doesnt restrict water flow...Im not sure what the adapter is though..
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I found the pressure to be very low. I ended up removing the sprayer and the shower head and getting a new showerhead that I liked better. It doesn't have the sprayer and hose, though. I do like the ability to adjust the temperature on the volume control.
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Yes, the pressure regulator is probably gone bad. You don't need to replace the whole thing, just the pressure regulator. I would remove it first just make sure that is the problem.
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I love the fixture, but our pressure decreased dramatically after I installed it as well. We've kinda gotten used to it, but it's not normal and I really wish I had more pressure at times, especially when filling large pots with water. I hope there is a way to adjust it. My pipes were clean and strong, and my hoses were brand new. It's the fixture.
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there is a plastic insert in the hose which regulates the flow of the water . maybe it has something blocking the flow . take that plastic insert out . maybe that might fix your problem
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Mine was like that too. Filling the tub is an issue. I had to choke down my main supply valve to about half and put flow restricters on all the other fixtures. Kind of a pain but it saves water too. We all take showers anyway but could fill the tub just takes a while.
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I tried using the plastic tip/tube on the end and it drastically reduced the flow. Although it still did come out just at about 5-10% the normal speed with the trigger/set srcrew set to the max. So my answer is it kinda/sorta works. Hope this helps.
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I haven't experienced this issue. Water pressure seems to be fine. I change mine once every year. Make sure the seller is Amazon. There might me fakes from other sellers.
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keep taking it out of the 'socket' and refitting it until it is in properly. At first I thought I installed it the right way but neither my water dispenser in the door or the ice maker worked. It was only after I gave it a very strong turn to the right and heard a new click I hadn't heard before that I knew I installed it correctly and water began to flow. I'm not the handiest person but I can hold my own. This was a very tricky install in my opinion and requires some patience and strength.
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I also worried about the water pressure since I have high water pressure as well as air from the main water line on occasion. That said, I have found the you pull the the water control handle on the control panel you can adjust the water to the pressure you find comfortable.
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My husband said ours did not have a flow restrictor as far as he could tell unless it was buried in the middle somewhere. It wasn't part of the assembly.Our water flow is excellent so I wouldn't worry about it.
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As per law; In areas with extrememly low water pressure the flow regulator CAN be removed ... remove shower head from supply, unscrew the filter screen by turning counterclockwise and remove the regulator with needle-nosed pliers thaen replace filter screen. NOTE: Fed law prohibits flow control removal on normal pressure systems. Check to see if you still have the owners instruction manual. It was a folded 3X3 booklet.
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Hello Matt,(1) if you have good water pressure in your existing shower head you will be a happy camper (2) There is a plastic flow control in the part that connects to the existing water nozzle that you may want to remove (I did because I prefer a heavier flow). Try it both ways and see which one you like better.