Do you need adequet water pressure in order to own one of these?
2082257
It severely limits the water pressure, so great water pressure is unnecessary and pointless with this product. However, adequate water pressure is necessary in order to make it start to light up. Probably like 1.5 gpm or more.
2082258
No...you will need allot of Teflon tape to keep your connections from leaking. These showerheads are made in China so don't be disappointed if yours doesn't work properly. Also expect a buzzing sound at any pressure for there is the paddle wheel that generates the electricity that runs the lights.
1611474
I do. Though i read that you can't use it with one that turns off the flow of water. otherwise, it should be ok.
1430214
I have been impressed with the water pressure. I was worried when I first got them because the plastic hoses inside were kinked and small. I actually bought and installed two towers in the same shower and both have plenty of pressure when they are on at the same time. My home is plumbed with 1/2 inch copper lines and has a pressure reducer at the main line as required by code. Do not use the measurements from the online instructions to install the tower because they are incorrect. Use actual measurements from the tower before beginning plumbing installation and drilling holes in the tile.
1934471
I bought a set about two years ago, and it did not included a pressure reducer. So, you better buy one separately, or you'll risk blowing out holes in your soaker hose.
2022985
No. There is often a flow restrictor that can be removed to give more pressure if your water pressure is low.
1502534
No. The instructions that came with mine indicated that no water is needed.
387646
Sorry, no I do not - I have just begun working on a project with the block(s). I will be using low flow so pressure drop should not be much of an issue for me. Sorry. I does appears to be very well made.
1278905
No. It is only a simple check valve for a water hose type system. If you want to reduce the water pressure, then you would need to insert a restrictive rubber washer or else get a pressure regulator.
670053
I have purchased 3 over the years and my gym has them installed.....I have average water pressure and love the direct and strong pressure...I would say that it would be your best bet not having had low water pressure myself.
1025011
You have to put a little manpower into it . I asked my husband to remove it for me. I think the water pressure builds up as it flows.
1487239
No, this model does not hold pressure. Good unit though. I have the same model that does, but its a fair amount more expensive.
519232
I would not of purchased it if you had not figured what it was you wanted the design to be! It does put out a lot of water pressure, so I had to turn my water at the valves down so it would not flow over.
1790505
We have not found the water pressure to be an issue. It seems to work really good no matter the water pressure.
795399
Well, it is only soft hot steam and I would think you would want some water pressure. I won't buy it for that single purchase.
2167369
Any residential water pressure will work it as intended, but no water pressure is best to keep it intact. Every new design imitator has its flaw.
1420267
Yes. There is a separate control for water temperature, which allows you to control water pressure with the big handle.
1790870
I'm sorry when I had this unit that was it the case for me. I was informed though that a hose should be connected to release pressure and increase flow.