Shower Heads

Rustic23 · 12-18-2007, 10:19 AM

Not politicaly correct but one of the things I really enjoy is a long hot shower, especialy in the winter. I went through survival school in the winter. I still remember how great that shower felt when we got in from the field after a couple of weeks in -18 deg weather and 'camping out!'

REWahoo · 12-18-2007, 10:56 AM

Absolutely, but I've got a good excuse.

The plumbing ~~pirate~~ contractor put in 1 1/4 diameter piping from my well/pressure pump instead of the 1 3/4 inch the specs called for. The result is lower than desired water pressure in the house. Until I removed the flow restrictors, it was like trying to shower under a drinking fountain.

Rustic23 · 12-18-2007, 10:57 AM

That's your story and your sticking to it!

**Want2retire** · 12-18-2007, 11:15 AM

I put "would if I knew how". My ex used to do this for us but I haven't figured out how to do it since my divorce.

My water bill is always the minimum, and I take short showers. I think I ought to be able to get more water out of my shower massager if I want it!!

Flow restrictors are totally unfair to people who don't dawdle. It's discrimination!

This encourages a nation of dawdlers. Imagine how productive we would be if we weren't hanging around in showers half the morning waiting for the blankety blank water!

Rustic23 · 12-18-2007, 11:24 AM

Try googling the name of the shower head. The instructions came with our Water-Pic heads. Usually you can take off the head, and just pull the restricter out.

**Want2retire** · 12-18-2007, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rustic23

Try googling the name of the shower head. The instructions came with our Water-Pic heads. Usually you can take off the head, and just pull the restricter out.

Thanks! Mine is a Water-Pic too, so I probably have the instructions around here somewhere. I think that would be GREAT to have more water available. I'll give it a try.

youbet · 12-18-2007, 11:39 AM

Water use should be regulated by pricing. Therefore all the water saving gizmos such as restrictive shower heads and low water consumption washing machines should be optional, depending on how much of your income you want to go towards your water bill.

Oh yeah...... all water usage, even from private wells, should be metered!

lazygood4nothinbum · 12-18-2007, 12:06 PM

speakman 8-jet anystream. none better.

Fireup2025 · 12-18-2007, 12:26 PM

Wow - rather suprising results from this crowd! Replaced the regular shower head with a water saver one here. (and I only pay 1/3rd of the water bill!) Get the right shower head, and the reduction is not noticeable.

RunningBum · 12-18-2007, 12:31 PM

I think I put yes, because I've replaced shower heads with ones that gave a better spray, but maybe they were just more efficient. I've never actually modified the shower head itself, and don't feel that I need to.

Apparently you can't go back and change your pick in polls.

kcowan · 12-18-2007, 01:45 PM

All our shower heads have no restrictors. One of two toilets is the full flush version. Believe me I need it, otherwise I have to flush twice. But then I let it mellow if its yellow. And keep the lid on it!

waltwill8 · 12-18-2007, 05:03 PM

The restrictors work just fine, in our house. Even second floor shower. I think it depends on available water pressure. Ours is 65psi.

TromboneAl · 12-18-2007, 06:25 PM

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Get the right shower head, and the reduction is not noticeable.

Exactly. We have different heads on our two showers. One makes you feel a little bit deprived, the other, not.

Rambler · 12-18-2007, 10:41 PM

We had standard low-flow heads when our home was first built, but they only produced a trickle. I changed them to Oxygenix, that I had tried in a hotel somewhere. They are great, for low-flow.

R

F-One · 12-19-2007, 04:46 AM

Always had low-flow in our house. I agree, with others about good water pressure and good shower heads.

We are in a severe drought in NC. We take "sailor" showers now, but I do miss long showers. We also collect the water that runs waiting for shower to heat-up; use it for plants, pets, and rinsing dishes. It's pretty amazing how much we wasted, we've cut our water usage about 35% with only a few minor changes (in grand scheme).

tightasadrum · 12-19-2007, 06:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by youbet

Water use should be regulated by pricing. Therefore all the water saving gizmos such as restrictive shower heads and low water consumption washing machines should be optional, depending on how much of your income you want to go towards your water bill.

Oh yeah...... all water usage, even from private wells, should be metered!

OK, youbet, I'll bite. WHY in the world would you want private wells metered?

View Poll Results: Do you remove the flow re-stricter from you shower head?
Yes	17	41.46%
No	21	51.22%
Would if I knew how	3	7.32%
Voters: 41. You may not vote on this poll

12-18-2007, 10:19 AM	#1
Rustic23 Full time employment: Posting here. Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Lake Livingston, Tx Posts: 930	Shower Heads Not politicaly correct but one of the things I really enjoy is a long hot shower, especialy in the winter. I went through survival school in the winter. I still remember how great that shower felt when we got in from the field after a couple of weeks in -18 deg weather and 'camping out!'

12-18-2007, 10:56 AM	#2
REWahoo Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 10,880	Absolutely, but I've got a good excuse. The plumbing ~~pirate~~ contractor put in 1 1/4 diameter piping from my well/pressure pump instead of the 1 3/4 inch the specs called for. The result is lower than desired water pressure in the house. Until I removed the flow restrictors, it was like trying to shower under a drinking fountain. __________________ Spewing self-serving drivel since 2002.

12-18-2007, 11:15 AM	#4
Want2retire Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Orleans Posts: 5,414	I put "would if I knew how". My ex used to do this for us but I haven't figured out how to do it since my divorce. My water bill is always the minimum, and I take short showers. I think I ought to be able to get more water out of my shower massager if I want it!! Flow restrictors are totally unfair to people who don't dawdle. It's discrimination! This encourages a nation of dawdlers. Imagine how productive we would be if we weren't hanging around in showers half the morning waiting for the blankety blank water! __________________ Dreaming of retirement....

12-18-2007, 11:39 AM	#7
youbet Thinks s/he gets paid by the post Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,904	Water use should be regulated by pricing. Therefore all the water saving gizmos such as restrictive shower heads and low water consumption washing machines should be optional, depending on how much of your income you want to go towards your water bill. Oh yeah...... all water usage, even from private wells, should be metered! __________________ Over all was the silence of the wilderness - Sigurd Olsen

12-18-2007, 10:57 AM	#3
Rustic23 Full time employment: Posting here. Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Lake Livingston, Tx Posts: 930	That's your story and your sticking to it!

12-18-2007, 11:24 AM	#5
Rustic23 Full time employment: Posting here. Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Lake Livingston, Tx Posts: 930	Try googling the name of the shower head. The instructions came with our Water-Pic heads. Usually you can take off the head, and just pull the restricter out.

12-18-2007, 12:06 PM	#8
lazygood4nothinbum Thinks s/he gets paid by the post Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 3,559	speakman 8-jet anystream. none better. __________________ "life should begin with age and its privileges and accumulations, and end with youth and its capacity to splendidly enjoy such advantages."~~mark twain - letter to edward kimmitt 1901

12-18-2007, 12:26 PM	#9
Fireup2025 Full time employment: Posting here. Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 621	Wow - rather suprising results from this crowd! Replaced the regular shower head with a water saver one here. (and I only pay 1/3rd of the water bill!) Get the right shower head, and the reduction is not noticeable. __________________ Make no mistake, my friend, it takes more than money to make men rich. - A. P. Gouthey

12-18-2007, 12:31 PM	#10
RunningBum Full time employment: Posting here. Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 760	I think I put yes, because I've replaced shower heads with ones that gave a better spray, but maybe they were just more efficient. I've never actually modified the shower head itself, and don't feel that I need to. Apparently you can't go back and change your pick in polls.

12-18-2007, 01:45 PM	#11
kcowan Thinks s/he gets paid by the post Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pacific latitude 20/49 Posts: 1,522	All our shower heads have no restrictors. One of two toilets is the full flush version. Believe me I need it, otherwise I have to flush twice. But then I let it mellow if its yellow. And keep the lid on it! __________________ For the fun of it...Keith - My profile - Mi casa es su casa

12-18-2007, 05:03 PM	#12
waltwill8 Recycles dryer sheets Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 66	The restrictors work just fine, in our house. Even second floor shower. I think it depends on available water pressure. Ours is 65psi.

12-18-2007, 10:41 PM	#14
Rambler Full time employment: Posting here. Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 641	We had standard low-flow heads when our home was first built, but they only produced a trickle. I changed them to Oxygenix, that I had tried in a hotel somewhere. They are great, for low-flow. R

12-19-2007, 04:46 AM	#15
F-One Recycles dryer sheets Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 141	Always had low-flow in our house. I agree, with others about good water pressure and good shower heads. We are in a severe drought in NC. We take "sailor" showers now, but I do miss long showers. We also collect the water that runs waiting for shower to heat-up; use it for plants, pets, and rinsing dishes. It's pretty amazing how much we wasted, we've cut our water usage about 35% with only a few minor changes (in grand scheme).

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