Does installing this unit reduce the water pressure? Also, is water (unfiltered) available during the backwash cycle? Thanks
1959336
Installing this unit or any filtration system will reduce pressure.The higher the flow rate the greater the loss. Is it a noticeable difference? Not in most cases and minimal in most others. During the 59 min. backwash cycle you will have untreated water available for use, but obviously you want to minimize use during this time. Sizing or other questions, just call 602ABCWATER. Will
1959337
No loss in pressure. When it is in backwash mode, everything continues to work. The backwash is set to the time you are unlikely to use the system. I set mine at 2am. I am very happy with the system. I based my decision on reviews and since I have had it, it has outperformed the reviews!
1959338
In my system I have had no problems with reduction in water pressure, and I also have a water softner inline after the filter. I know that water continues to flow although Abundant flow recommends not using water while the backwash is taking place and setting the cycle when not using water. Our system is set for midnight.
1959339
Does not reduce pressure. Water is always available. Even during backwash cycle. Fantastic product!
1959340
it doesn't seem to reduce pressure.... and yes you still have water during the backwash. I assume its not filtered. I have a dual tank softner that delivers filter water during backwash process
1959341
The pressure is perfect, except during part of the backwash cycle. For the most part, you would not want unfiltered water going into your system anyway I wouldn't think. Ours regenerates at midnight and we haven't seen it as a major problem. Have fun!
1959342
Yes, it reduces the pressure a little and during backwash you can only get a trickle of water, I set mine to backwash at like 2am and iv never had a problem. but it works great the scent is gone.
1211454
I also have a 4 bed 3 bath (no soak tub). The filter system seems to handle all of us We did notice a decrease in water pressure so we shift showers You may need to check your filters a little sooner if you are using one of those swimming pool tubs. There is a range on the filter use so you will get guidance. Hope this helps some.
830757
The water flow / pressure of this unit is very dependent on how clean the filter is. I have had to clean the filter much more often on this one than I did on my old filter to maintain the same flow.
2110657
No, and personally I had to remove a flow regulator in the other part of my shower pipe because after a couple years of use, it gunked up and severely restricted flow. After removing that, the water pressure is pretty high, which is preferred by everyone in my house other than me, but before it was just a trickle.
1946717
No adjustment on the unit, but water flow can be adjusted with the wall stop (shut off valve). But I don't know why you would want to reduce the flow?
996751
Yes. It decreases water pressure to both, but they will work at the same time.
2139526
None, pressure will remain but flow will be effected to a small degree.Backwash it by reversing it's direction and flushing debris out.Great product and price.
1766477
Not very much but if the pressure without the filter is already low, you will notice it. But clean water is more important to me than water pressure.
996749
Yes, we just had it installed and its been great. There a few settings on their for use and an eco option that will use less water. What we did notice when using both the rain and handle is that pressure is lower but i don't think this is a shower head issue but more of an installation issue.
732395
The water pressure is great . I like the unit so much I will buy a replacement filter soon .
1260881
The only flow restrictor I saw was the thick black washer which slow the water flow a lot. After removing entirely the water pressure was good.
915701
It does not need a back flow preventer, however if your water pressure is above 80 - 90 psi, you will have to install a pressure reducing valve (prv) along with a expansion tank to prevent water blowing out of the head when a cycle shut off. This happened to me when I installed it to find out that my water pressure was 125 psi.The info was un the instructions.
982962
When you have it on the filter setting yes .If the filter itself is properly set up, it is not greatly diminished when filtering. When the filter is not being used,it should be normal pressure.
2282881
I have a sand filter and have not experienced any problem. Filter pressure has not been an issue and I backwash no more frequently than before using this product.
811579
I have not experienced a noticeable drop in water pressure with this filter
1249250
I have not noticed a drop in pressure, I don't use the drip system. I find the units work very well with small sprinkler nozzles.
1359272
Have not detected a noticeable change in pressure but the filter needs to be changed periodically. My water is treated by our village and is hard. I change the filter every 6 months.