I there a big difference when the flow restrictor is removed. I think it would have to be broken to remove it.
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I don't know. Installed mine with out any modification and it works great. Plenty of water.
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no need to remove anything. i like the rain feature the best, my wife likes the standard shower setting which gives a traditional shower spray from the center of the shower head. the head can be infinity adjusted from downward falling rain to shower blast and anything in between.
1117633
I restricted the flow on the 2 pumps I bought, it did not damage them. The pump did not work any less just a slower flow of water.
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Removing the flow restrictor is absolutely necessary for good pressure. Directions are included and it's very easy. I am very happy with this combo.
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I had one that was hard to remove but a little force got it loose. I think the manufacturer doesn't set the tolerances well in manufacturing causing them to be hard to install or remove. Good luck.
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i have no idea. it could be a restrictor, you use less water, its economical, but i think you loose some pressure.
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removing the restrictor is first of all dangerous. second it voids the manufacture warranty. and is not advised.
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Yes, what a mess. call bunn Phone: (800) 352-BUNN (2866) and they will send you flow restrictors for free.
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Hi Robert, sorry it took so long to answer your request. I've been in the process of switching out computers and I had quite a few problems. First of all, we love our KOHLER shower head. I didn't know there was a restrictor in it. I just thought our water pressure was low. If you find that there is one in it, please let me know. Good luck. I never thought to call KOHLER and ask them. Don
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It could very well be a problem. Get someone to adjust the existing one first .... it shouldn't be hard to do.
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http://www.ehow.com/how_7894895_remove-flow-restrictor-speakman-showerhead.html
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Thanks for your reply. My main concern was restriction to water flow due to the valve mechanism. Another reply specified that the restriction at the valve was about 5/8 inch which is larger than the one I viewed at Menard's.
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according to the box it's to prevent back flow. It will run just fine without it.
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I had that problem. There is a filter in line. Cleaned it and the flow was fine again.
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Get rid of it! But if you insist on keeping it, look at the intake valve O ring its likely broken.
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Did you get a replacement? Any insight into the restrictor? Found this website about the same restrictor, different brand of showerhead -- looks complicated to remove and put back the restrictor, but O-ring can be removed using needle-point tweezers: http://www.flashoffroad.com/Articles/showerhead/moen_showerhead.htm
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We had the same issue when installing our second Watts system and asked our plumber to come back to take a look (our first did not have this problem). It turns out we were missing a part called the "flow restrictor." The flow restrictor is installed inside of the red tube. We were lucky enough to have kept our old system and the plumber used the flow restrictor for the new system and now we are enjoying the water system in silence! Look at page 12 of the instruction manual for this issue. Hope this helps!
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I purchased the regular flow, but when costco was selling the low flow I did call Hansgrohe to check whether it was possible to remove that piece. They said yes it was possible. Look them up online for phone # & perhaps can tell you how. Otherwise plumber can do it.