2007-06-08 03:23:17 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
New showerheads are required to be "water efficient" meaning not over 2-1/2 gallons per minute. Your problem may not be needing a new head, but, cleaning the old one. The holes get clogged with mineral deposits. You could put vinegar in a baggie and tie it around the head for a few hours to soak and dissolve the deposits.
2007-06-08 04:16:00 · answer #1 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pressure can't be changed without adding either a pump or a water tower. (If you are on a well, the holding tank pressure could be increased) What you can do is increase the velocity. A shower head with fewer and smaller holes would increase the velocity. (sorry I don't know brand names as I use a hand held device like Water Pik)
The decrease in volume in the shower you can blame on the Kyoto Accord signed years ago as an environmental action. All plumbing fixtures after that date (early -mid1990's) mandated flow restrictors.
2007-06-08 03:31:21 · answer #2 · answered by fluffernut 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your water pressure is determined by the supply line to the shower head not the shower head itself.
2007-06-08 07:39:52 · answer #3 · answered by rshiffler2002 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We just bought a shower head at Wal Mart for $3.00.
I don*t know if it will help with water pressure or not, I think that comes from your pressure tank.
2007-06-08 06:44:14 · answer #4 · answered by llittle mama 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most shower heads contain a limiting plug. Remove the plug from the head and you'll get more pressure. good luck!
2007-06-08 03:27:39 · answer #5 · answered by SmartAce 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
its a very small one used in hotels
2007-06-09 13:39:56 · answer #6 · answered by sadarar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋