The plumber replaced our shower faucets and shower head. We used to have an $11.00 water-saving head and he gave us a moderately priced head that has 2 "speeds". (nothing too fancy)
Today I seemed to have run out of hot water (during an 8-minute shower) and the water hasn't drained out yet- very slow draining. Is the new head really that wasteful, or do we need to have him come back & check things?
2007-02-13 11:16:25 · 5 answers · asked by Sabine É 6 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
All showerheads sold in the US are limited to 2.5 gal/min or less. Unless the plumber altered it someway, you may have an issue with your waterheater.
About 60%of a typical shower is hot water. Even at full hot, in 8 minutes, you would have gone through less than 20 gallons of hot water.
Knowing what brand and model shower you have would help. Some have an anti-scald device that prevent the water from being turned too hot. You may need to adjust yours a little. Be sure not to exceed 120 degrees F.
2007-02-13 12:12:56 · answer #1 · answered by gazzarang 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with kiwi, a shower head does control flow, but a hot water heater can easily build up calcium from hard water close to the burner plate and greatly reduce the shower time & increase the time to recover.
I don't like water savers, they are mandated by the gov. ( just a restricting device) but it can easily removed.
2007-02-13 12:26:25 · answer #2 · answered by jacksparrow 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is probably wasting water, but if it doen't cost anything its worth the call.
2007-02-13 11:27:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be something wrong with the water heater, too.
2007-02-13 11:29:49 · answer #4 · answered by kiwi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea...waste of water
2007-02-13 11:19:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋