does this significantly decrease water pressure?
1684731
NO for us. We are on a well and have better pressure than most in our area. My shower head has a setting for water saver that was unusable with the hose that came with it. The pressure is better with this hose than with our previous short hose.
1684732
I think you'll like it. I was very impressed. Saw some negative reviews about leaking and didn't have that problem. BUT, I also paid attention to the gasket orientation and didn't overtighten the connections that tends to squash the gaskets.
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!
1527392
In my experience, the water pressure has not changed a bit! It is consistent with what it was with the old shower head. We have all noticed such a difference with our hair and skin - much softer and less dry! I would definitely recommend this!
1170746
Yes certainly it will reduce water pressure on it just to correctly that is the least of your worries with this model I have had nothing but problems with it slipping off of the holder and when it does stay on the holder it tends to point sraight down due to the weight of the shower head entirely in your shower wall which resulted in mine breaking The design quality is very poor I would strongly recommend not buying this product due to poor design
53574
No, it only performs as a pressure regulator. You'll need to purchase a check valve in addition to this product. As far as this product goes, it works great.
2223222
As far as I could tell, there was no noticeable drop-off in water flow after installation. Still I guess I should add that the water pressure is very good and the shower head is not low flow, so I can only speak to those conditions.
1120746
My water pressure was reduced as soon as I installed it, and I had to replace it immediately.
1258805
No. It does not. The filter works great in all respects. I have very bad well water so I change it once a month. One time I went way too long to change it and then yes, my water flow decreased. But that was my own fault.
1803018
I don't think water pressure has much to do with this unit, I am very happy with mine, it is more with pressure in the house, and I know water pressure is an issue in my house.
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.
1278905
No. It is only a simple check valve for a water hose type system. If you want to reduce the water pressure, then you would need to insert a restrictive rubber washer or else get a pressure regulator.
1239356
I use it as a whole house filter and didn't notice any pressure drop. I'm sure it will as the filter clogs, but nothing now. I only have 35 pounds and it seems the same as before.
909973
Hi Anne...I've tried 3 different shower heads...I ended up with Moen shower head...so yes, but beware the pressure will be decreased
2253347
We have been using these for a long time and have two different filters in line.There has not been a significant drop in pressure, however, we have not put any pressure meters on our water lines.It does take out a lot of junk and we replace it about every 3-4 months
1872877
No. I've been using it for a few months and the power level does not decrease when you increase the pressure level.
421313
Not very much at all. I've only used it one time to fill a hot tub, and the water pressure dropped very little. It definitely does not slow the pressure to a trickle, simply takes out the impurities in the water. I highly recommend it!
1805536
I have poor water pressure too. I found that while it didn't turn my shower into a fire hose, it did increase the water flow and being higher diameter, covered more area.