Does the water flow, or the gpm's change? Is the force or capacity of water flow the same after installing this? or does it go less. Thanks!
1093522
There was no noticeable change either with pressure or water output. That will be determined most likely by the showerhead. I kept the same one. Make sure it is not cracked. Micro tears are common. You will see them once installed and on. Good luck.
1093523
i think most people who buy this also change the shower head at the same time, so you won't find many accurate accounts. However, the hole size is smaller than the hole on the pipe coming from my wall, so physically i don't think its possible for it to "not" be causing lower water flow. Our pipes made some weird noises too like maybe it was straining them somehow
1093524
Flow appears to be the same as prior to installation when I had a standard shower head pipe
332739
It does matter in a way! After 5 months I noticed a reduced output of water so I flipped it upside down after shaking it and the flow has now returned to normal so I feel I can extend its life a bit longer. I'll replace it in a couple more months I think.
593717
I am doing 10 GPM. I am sure it can take more since I do not notice a drop in pressure before the unit was installed and after the unit was installed. What is your reason for buying the unit?
522848
The water features runs separately, however, as mentioned in other answer, it is possible to turn the knob half way in between the 2 features to get a little bit of both but the water flow will be low. The recommended PSI is 60.
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.
1280999
We are using it the pump as a pressure pump. I'm not sure of the GPM but it is a very powerful pump. It's the best deal on the market. Buy the pump you won't be disappointed. We are pumping the water over 100' to the church and have really good pressure without any lags in water.
2043179
From what I read the flow rate will diminish as the filter ends its life. I also think there is an alarm in the sysyem that warns you that you need a new filter. I haven't changed my filter yet but I bought a replacement so I have it when needed.
1501526
It certainly is greater flow rate than the replaced manual unit. I don't a have numerical GPM.
494908
Yes it does reduce the flow of water. If you have a good flow now it is not significant.
620394
My water pressure has not changed, this was a simple install and it has worked well.
504619
I measured .75gpm on the lowest flow that activates the unit. Ours is on the highest setting.
1896684
With the filter in place, not fast at all. Honestly I don't use it. Without it the flow rate is very acceptable, though I don't have a GPM answer for you.
175314
I don't know the flow rate in GPM but, didn't encounter any flow restriction when I used this cartridge. I did notice a reduction in flow when tried to replace a faucet aerator with one from Home Depot. Back it went. The EPA changed the regulations so I fixed the screen on the old one.
310570
Have no idea. I took the unit apart and removed the rubber ring. Now it flows real GOOD!
1589489
GPM is gallons per minute. It is the flow rate that the filter will process. The pressure drop is the lower pressure that is caused when your well water tank cycles on and off when drawing new water out of the ground. Make sure your pressure valve cuts off around 40 psi.
852820
I hope this is the answer to the question you are asking..... It seems to me that it reduces the flow or volume of water that emerges from the shower head. Before installation I had a high volume with strong force.... water splashed out of the shower stall door. After install the water flow was greatly diminished. As I wrote to another person... I installed this in the guest bathroom at my summer home with two goals.... 1) to reduce the mess 2) to provide an unsatisfactory guest shower so that they leave on time and not linger for "a few more days". Both goals achieved.
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.