Do reduced flow shower heads increase potential for leaks?
On Feb 6, 4:42�pm, "good ol' Bob" wrote:
Seems to me that flow restriction would create a back pressure in the
plumbing upstream of the shower head which would be greater than a free flow
head. �In particular, a leak could be created at the gooseneck connection
behind the wall, which would be undetectable until major damage has been
done to the structure in the wall. �Would removing the flow restrictor
device or using a non flow restricted head help. �It would provide a more
pleasant shower. �But that's just me.
How would one go about removing the restricting feature if I wanted to go
that route?
Thanks in advance for any knowledgeable responses.
they come out very easy.
as for leaks it probably doesnt matter since any shower head creates a
restriction,
shower without flow restrictor much better. thats what we do.
its just a small easy to remove piece of plastic, has to be easy to
remove in some areas low water pressure requires flow restrictor
removal
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