Do u 'ALWAYS' have to turn off the main valve for the handheld/spray head not to leak?
228438
We try to remember turn the lever to the off position when done using, but we forget at times, we have never had a problem with leaking,
228439
No, we've never had to shut our main valve off on this model, no leaking so far. It's worked perfect for us for over 2 years; we plan on purchasing another one for the other bathroom.
228440
At first, the head was leaking, added some plumbers tape and problem was fixed. Westbrass D4301-40 1/2-Inch x 260-Inch Pipe Joint Tape
228441
No. It doesn't leak. I have the main valve open all the time. You just have to make sure you set it up properly, it should not leak
228442
Since mine is installed, the main valve has been remained open. If your spray head is leaking, my guess is that you have less than perfect parts and/or the installation was not done properly.
227258
One correction, when you turn the water off, spray mode automatically goes away too.
819741
You can turn on the spray while it is on normal flow, but to switch back to flow from spray you turn off the faucet and then turn it back on. This is because the Grohe faucet has a button instead of a toggle. Because of the design of the handle this doesn't really bother me.
829121
No. I actually bought it specifically because I have had so much problem with sprayers that I didn't want one that had it. I would suggest that if you want a sprayer, you look into the type of faucet where the actual faucet head itself pulls out for that use instead of having a separate sprayer head. This is what I have at home and it is much more reliable.
1040533
Yes, there is a small bleed off button on the side that you press. No need to un hook from the valve to do it.
553392
It has a simple ball valve at the faucet connection. I use it for a different application (I'm a hairdresser and have a small home set up, this thing is AWESOME). The water is on most of the time and the valve it set to the bidet. I have never had a leak. If the water was on and the valve was set to operate the bidet and then the valve is rotated to allow that water through the faucet the bidet supply hose is emptied so there must be a vacuum effect. I hope this helps!
374677
I do not believe you could spray it by accident as you have to twist the top to be able to press the valve and expose the release hole. Not saying it is impossible to leak. You don't need to take it out of the holder but if you were trying to use it in a quick fashion you would benefit from removing it first, spraying from inside the holder would be quite a hassle.
2018778
Garrath is correct. When you turn the faucet off, the spray function goes off, too.
1338108
Yes I believe so. I have a brass shut off valve on all my hoses in the greenhouse and I have to turn off the hose before I disconnect or I get a face full of water. There is no flow restriction on these.
1843685
No the shutoff value on the Sprayer only closes water flow to the Sprayer , even on shutoff valve closure water still continues to Flush Tank as usual, I have never closed shutoff value in last one year as there is no leakm if you are planning for some long trips and away from home you can shutoff , i only did once.This is very nice product i loved it and installed in all 4 bathrooms across my home.
1564125
It is not possible to turn the water off from the handheld head.I am using it in a shower unit and do not use a diverter as one would in a tub set up. Only control in the actual handheld is the kind of spray.
1513046
No it does not. You would have to shut off the water. There is a way. You can get a small plastic shut off valve at the hardware store that installs between hose and the sprayer or the wall fixture. They are inexpensive and easy to install. Take your unit with you to make sure you get the right size.
91246
Yes, you can turn it off for a short time. It will continue to drip so that your water temp stays constant. You must turn it off with the wall valve when you're done.
1366455
Jennifer: I installed this for my aunt in SC. I think your question is about shutting off the flow at the hand held spray head. The answer to that is Yes. The black buttons on the side shuts the flow off to just a trickle that keeps the full supply pressure build up in the hose and hand shower. That is sort of a pause button, so you don't have to turn the water off at the wall. The trickle flow reminds you that it is still on at the wall. This was a good product. It does not come with a hose, but the hoses are sold in the usual big box stores or hardware stores and you can choose the length there. I hope this helps you. DAVE
1338106
When you disconnect an accessory using the quick connect, it does not stop the flow of water. Attaching an accessory such as a spray nozzle will stop the flow. You can do what I do and connect a Dramm Heavy-Duty shut off valve to the end of the hose and then attach the quick connect to that which easily allows you to turn on and off the flow of water. I just checked and that shutoff valve is not nearly as cheap as they were when I ordered mine. The Dramm watering wands include the brass shutoff and they work well if you're looking to water plants or gently wash a vehicle. I hope this helps!
1910678
not sure, I just turn off the valve, It is easier for me to do that when its raining because my unit is hidden.
436406
There is a convient sliding water control valve on the shower head itslef. Water flow can be easily controlled with one hand. On mine it will turn pretty much off when closed all the way.