How to remove the water restrictor?
2013444
Easily done. Set the showerhead down on a dish towel to prevent scratching it. Use a sharp knife point to pry out the funnel shaped screen at the edge of the black rubber washer. Behind that is a white filter disc ... remove that also. This reveals a green plastic flow restrictor that the manufacturers are required by law to install. It can be drilled out and removed in pieces, but that's not necessary. Use a sharp knife point, tweezers, or small wire (paper clip) with the tip bent at an angle to make a hook to grab the black rubber O-ring and remove it from the green plastic restrictor body. This uncovers the holes and allows higher flow. Re-install the white filter disc, then the wire screen funnel (the point is towards the open threaded end of the shower head water connection). That should do it!
2013445
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
1696794
You can always remove the water restrictor on both the mounted and handheld showerheads if the pressure isn't high enough. I'm not sure if that breaks any laws but plenty of people do it. It's basically a disc with a hole that you can easily pry out.
1394033
Very simple. Unplug the unit first. 1) push the button near the top to access the filter. Flip open the top of the unit. 2) to remove the filter unit pull up by the handle. 3) use a soft cloth, warm water and mild soap. DO Not Submerse the filter in water or rinse directly in water. USE the cloth to remove the dirt from the filter then rinse the cloth often to remove the debris and soap. Repeat as needed! 4) VERY IMPORTANT: only touch the filter by the handle AND most of ALL the filter must be 100% dry before you install it back into the unit. Once the filter is dry Slide back into the slot gently DO Not Force it! The filter will only fit One way. 5) close the top and snap it shut. Plug in the unit and you're good to go. Hope this helps.
1139859
I called their customer service and they said the flow regulator that can be removed is the bright red piece, with a black o-ring in it, behind the shower head (where the big head connects to the arm). There was no white piece in front of it for me. It was difficult to remove. They suggested tweezers or a pen, but ultimately I used a sharp tool in my toolkit that gripped it well and popped it out. A large black rubber ring came out first which might have helped, and I put that back in afterwards, as well as a small metal thing that I didn't put back in. Good luck!
335165
Before you install pull out the plastic white flow restrictor with a pair of needle nose pliars - takes 4-5 seconds!
1063207
First, examine the threaded end of the 2005. Inside, you'll see a convex debris screen with an integrated black rubber washer. The washer ensures a tight seal to the pipe and the screen filters larger debris before it can enter the showerhead. Remove this and set aside. Tweezers work well. Now you can see the real culprit. The restrictor is white plastic with spokes connecting the inner hub to the outer radius. If you look carefully, you'll also note four white plastic tabs placed like compass points. Of course, it's tempting to think that a firm grasp on these tabs will allow easy removal of the offending restrictor, but no such luck. Use your needle nose pliers, get a firm grip on a tab and prove it for yourself. The restrictor won't budge, but you can break off the plastic tabs (no help). The tabs are for assembly only and they are no help when attempting removal. Nope, this fix requires power tools. So get out your hand drill and a inch bit ... EXACTLY inch bit. And drill out that sucker. The inch bit is self centering (like they WANT you to do this) and since the restrictor is plastic, use a slow speed. But if you're careful, then within a minute or so there will be nothing but white plastic shards remaining, and the restrictor will be no more. Now turn the 2005 over and tap it lightly on a towel. Use your tweezers, whatever, just get out all the plastic shards otherwise they will find their way inside the 2005 and that would be wrong. Reassembly is a cinch. Just replace the debris screen and gasket (remember that the screen should be convex, not concave) and press it into place without damaging the screen or the gasket.
948211
The water flow is not rated with the restrictor removed, but I can say I have never had to remove the restrictor on an anystream model since the 2000 came out. It just has good flow with it in.
335167
Sorry I can't help you because I'm not sure if my guy that installed it did, I know he doesn't like the restrictors and always removes them at his house, but if he didn't I have great flow its a very powerful shower head.
1224995
On the bottom of the black filter cylinder there is a tiny + and - button. Push on the - button with a skewer to decrease the flow. You have to pull the whole black filter out of the white case to do this.
1296106
Remove front cover and then remove screws and unit will slide out after you disconnect the hoses from the valve. Don't forget to shut the water off.
2084890
Flow restriction. Rip it out with a pair of pliers. It's a little tricky to get out.
541573
plastic flex rim holder. just push in slowly until it stops. Reverse the process for removal. A little tricky with a full water bowl but not too bad. Good system.
2112689
see the other answers to this same question in this collection of answers the consensus is yes there is a restrictor and some have detailed info to remove it
97505
Remove the filler tank and locate the filter at the bottom of the rubber tube. You should be able to easily pull it off. It not, just take some scissors and clip it off as close to the filter as possible. Hope this helps you. Mine is still working fine and does what it is supposed to do.
64241
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-nose tweezers: http://www.flashoffroad.com/Articles/showerhead/moen_showerhead.htm Please update on your experience.
605733
As one of the reviews said, "use a wine opener". I did and the restrictor came right out.
242871
Couldn't be simpler. Instructions are very clear. Basically, unscrew the faucet "cap" and screw on the filter! We had no need for the adapter components included for some situations. Also included is some plumbers tape, which we did not need. Just be sure to always "click over" the diverter before running HOT water. It ruins the filter. The only problem we had with this filter, and the reason for replacement, is that our Chicago water is terrible -- and the eventually the diverter stopped working (after 4 years). Hope this helps.