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Title: gopher primitive wants new shower head
Post by: franksolich on February 11, 2009, 02:11:35 PM
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=287x7417

Oh my.

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MinneapolisMatt  (427 posts)      Wed Feb-11-09 01:52 PM
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I've got a question about shower heads.

I live in an apartment building, and they've recently replaced the boilers/plumbing, and I've noticed a drop in water-pressure. I spoke with the landlord, and it was done to conserve water, which is great by me.

Unfortunately, the water pressure in the shower is just awful. I mean, I can barely get the soap rinsed off of my body.

My question: is there a shower head out there that maximizes what little water pressure I have? I've gotten the go-ahead to buy my own shower head if I want to out-of-pocket from my landlord, and I'd like to find something that lets the water flow out without reducing any more of the pressure. The one I have right now is pathetic. (I also realize there probably isn't a magical shower head the increases water pressure...you're stuck with what you have in that department.)

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NMDemDist2  (1000+ posts)        Wed Feb-11-09 01:58 PM
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1. a new shower head will help immensely 

they are designed for low flow these days

take a trip to your local plumbing supply store and check them out (don't forget to pick up some teflon tape while you're there)

I used to trade out the shower heads in my rentals but save the old one and switch them back when I moved

What's the teflon tape for?

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MinneapolisMatt  (427 posts)      Wed Feb-11-09 02:16 PM
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2. Thanks!

I was browsing the Loewes website, and with over 100 to choose from, I got a little dizzy.

And good to know they've designed them for low-flow situations!!! YAY!! (I bet my shower head is 20 years old.)

There's a great family-owned hardware store in my neighborhood. I'll head over there this weekend.
Title: Re: gopher primitive wants new shower head
Post by: thundley4 on February 11, 2009, 02:15:47 PM
Quote from: franksolich on February 11, 2009, 02:11:35 PM
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=287x7417

Oh my.

What's the teflon tape for?


Teflon tape is used on threaded fittings to stop leaks.
Title: Re: gopher primitive wants new shower head
Post by: franksolich on February 11, 2009, 02:18:06 PM
Oh.
Title: Re: gopher primitive wants new shower head
Post by: Wineslob on February 11, 2009, 02:48:32 PM
I keep asking my wife, but, so far, she's refused.