To re-phrase my question: has anyone experienced better or worse water pressure after they have replaced with this unit?
1433199
Ours was better but the old shower head was about 8 years old, so I'm not sure that makes the comparison valid
1433200
We own two of these. Water pressure has been slightly better than the old water pik units that were replaced. First unit installed did have a leak in the hose, but otherwise quality has been as expected.
1433201
The unit has flow control to limit GPM (gallons per minute) flow. Depending on whether your previous unit had flow control it may reduce how much water is flowing compared to previous unit. Many municipalities have a GPM requirement now. Whether this piece can be removed from unit is unclear.
1433202
It works just fine with no discernible fluctuation in usual pressure stream. we like it.
608509
Yes, you should replace the pressure reduce regulator ( or valve), it happens to me too, after I changed the valve, I set the pressure on 65 lbs/ sq. inch. now my hot water heater and washer make much less noise then before.
1120746
My water pressure was reduced as soon as I installed it, and I had to replace it immediately.
1715381
Yes to both of these questions, but it significantly reduced my water pressure. I used it once and would not recommend.
1363679
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.
1839183
The unit is still in for repair. The tank pressure gauge didn't work when I first pulled it out of the box. I would be very interested to see if I get an after market replacement gauge when I get it back.
1159131
no but mine did leak and I am not happy about it! If you find out how to replace let me know!
252342
nope. i've used mine about 10 times now without any problems. the first use though, i needed to put some olive oil on the pressure valve but that's it.
1120747
Once I removed the spongy water filter from inside the fixture mine has been fine. If you did not remove that filter I would start there. Maybe you are getting build up caught in it. Mine has been working great with no drop in pressure.
1363681
Sorry, I can't help you. We have had no issues with the faucet or water pressure.
1517830
No I haven't had problems with the water level indicator. I read if that happens it may need to be cleaned but that may not work either.
1926446
Actually I think it improved our water pressure. We have a well and our water pressure is very limited. I think it worked better after I installed the new head. There is a water restrict or inside the head that I removed for our shower and left in for the kids.....I didn't notice a significant diff.
2015520
For me, there was a small leak in the valve assembly when you flushed. Replacing the valve took care of this
317550
Don't know. That hasn't been my experience. Has your water gotten harder with more minerals or sediment in it?
1791348
Yes. I replaced the shower head and put a previous one on because it was better.
571542
I was having my bathroom remodeled and yes this was a replacement. I believe I did by the valve kit and if you don't use it return it. I had a contractor install mine. I like the style of this shower head but has low pressure and may have a water restricted which Im checking mine and will take it out .
987191
I am not an expert but from my own experience I would say the "pressure switch" has malfunctioned. My pump froze last winter and it broke the pressure switch mounting. The replacement cost of the switch is almost the same as a new pump so I just bought a new one. It was a 20 min job to replace and now all is working and new. Lesson learned - drain the water before it freezes!