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MinneapolisMatt (427 posts) Wed Feb-11-09 01:52 PMOriginal message 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.)
NMDemDist2 (1000+ posts) Wed Feb-11-09 01:58 PMResponse to Original message 1. a new shower head will help immensely they are designed for low flow these daystake 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
MinneapolisMatt (427 posts) Wed Feb-11-09 02:16 PMResponse to Reply #1 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.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=287x7417Oh my.What's the teflon tape for?
