Does this product work well with low flow(under 1.5GPM) plumbing fixtures?
1880284
I'm not sure, and wouldn't want to lead you wrong. I know this, I save about $30.00 a month on our electric bill. This unit works great. Household of 2.
1880285
yes it does work pretty good with a single outlet of low flow. the only other thing i will add to that is the temperature will fluctuate a little bit especially if the water temperature is colder coming into the heater.
1880286
The lower the flow the better it works. Its like putting your thumb over a garden hose, As the water backs up It stays in the heating elements longer allowing the water to get hotter.
1880287
I had a problem with a 2.0 GPM showerhead and my Rheem 13 instant on heater. If you don't demand enough hot water (.5gpm) the heater will not even come on and I had a problem with the water temp switching hot cold hot cold. I went up to a 2.5 GPM shower head and it works fine. I personally would not recommend under a 2.5 GPM showerhead. If you're just using hot water it will be fine, it is true that the lower the flow the hotter the water. But if you're trying to mix hot and cold, if you anywhere near one-third hot and two thirds cold it won't even come on with a 1.5 gpm fixture.
1471894
My guess is that because the pressure is less than in home plumbing, this would work. It might be hard to wrap it tightly around small flexible tubing. This needs to be stretched and wrapped tightly.
888756
It appears that there is a flow restrictor in the spray head at the point where it attaches to the hose. I experienced unacceptably low water flow immediately after installing this faucet, so I took another look and discovered the flow restrictor. I removed the O-Ring and the little plastic part with holes in it...then reinstalled the spray head. My water flow is now just right. I went from about .9 gallons per minute to about 1.33 gpms after removing these parts.
1667556
I have a 13,500gal. I have no issues. I am running a 1 1/2hp pump. I already had this pump. I believe I could go lower. IMO I think it would be fine.
1281621
I think it would. I'm on a well too, though not bad pressure (i can run a garden hose), but the trickle wash from the original shower head was so weak, I figured I'd try this one and it's been great. my shower went from a 3 to a 9 with no other adjustments to the system.
2124600
This is a Waterway Side discharge pump, since you have the same pump your fittings should work fine, the internal male threads are 1.5" NPT.
515041
Dear Kathryn,As long as the variation is within 20 PSI, you should be ok. Also do you have a backflow preventer installed. If not, please do. we do sell Backflow preventers as well so let us know if you want any recommendations.Also you should consult with a certified installer/professional in your region just to be on the safe side.David
814378
I do not know the GPM, but after having for a long time now, I would definitely say it is low flow in nature. As far as the aerator, it appears to be a common one, but would have to check the threading to assure it is a standard size.
611301
I used this with great results on a 3000 psi, 2.7 GPM washer. It was amazing.Should work even better on yours if you flow rate is similar.
442576
It should work so long as you don't apply to much water pressure and you don't have a shower exchange on top of faucet.
479071
We installed this faucet in our kitchen this fall and there is definitely not a problem with low volume. In fact we have to be careful not to open the lever completely or the water volume can cause splashing -- especially in the spray setting. This is in a cottage with an average of only 50 psi water pressure.
1147942
Mine work at low pressure levels. I occasioally turn doen the flow using an in-line valve when watering smaller areas. the sprinkler works fine at the reduced pressure.
1470986
I don't believe it will matter other than it will reduce the flow somewhat. The only thing you will need to do is attach a fitting on the output of the pump to accommodate a 1 inch tube. If you are using the tetra filter you will need to to the same thing there as well.
1910623
I guess I will be the voice of dissent, but our unit has struggled significantly. With a 1.75 gpm shower head and a 1.5 gpm faucet you most definitely feel a temperature drop in the shower. This unit has definitely underperformed the manufacturer's specs.
753200
I'm not sure if this will have much effect if you have one of the 2.5gpm restricted shower heads, but if you have an older unrestricted one it definitely reduces flow. I measured a significant reduction (2.9 gpm vs 3.9 gpm) after installing this. I wound up removing it and sending it back. I'd rather do without the hand shower than reduce the flow at the main shower head that much.
880122
ABSOLUTELY. I live in Colorado and right now my incoming water is below that (sometimes in the 30's) and it works fine. Now, It will have a difficult time running 2 things like a shower and a sink at that temp but with 1.75gpm you will be set. I've had mine for about a year and love it. This is the 4th tankless water heater I've had and couldn't be happier, it works flawlessly.
1789002
This unit is designed to work with a non pressurized source, for instance a tank placed below the level of the faucet. I'm not sure if there are any that would work for pressurized and not pressurized sources in one unit, although if you can I would keep it simple and use this unit for the tank and get a regular faucet for the pressurized source.