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Perfect with the flow restrictor in place
Perfect shower head. My story: about a year ago, I had my bathroom renovated with a large walk in shower. The first time I used it, I nearly broke the handle off trying to get a little water pressure. The installer explained that new EPA rules required a low water pressure head and no more adjustable handle. The handle only provided cold to hot mix. The shower head they installed was rated supposedly at 2gpm. I just never felt clean with this old shower head. Could not get the soap out of my hair or even off my skin.
I started looking for a new shower head at the big box stores and all had were permanent flow restrictors. I saw this aqua elegante shower head on Amazon that said the flow restrictor could be removed, and it was very reasonably priced. I quickly ordered it, and before installing it, I removed the flow restrictor. Big mistake.
After installing the new shower head, I turned on the water and knew right away I was going to get strong water pressure. The water was hitting the back wall for the first time ever. I stepped into my shower stall, and the water pressure was so strong, I had to take a step back. I tried to endure, and lathered up. The shower blasted the soap off me and my hair was soap free. I've never felt so invigorated. It was like I was being sand blasted with stinging water. I bent over to wash my feet and nearly gave myself an anemia. I knew I had to put the flow restrictor back in the shower head.
I put the flow restrictor back in the shower head and bingo, I had perfect water pressure and a very satisfying shower. I now look forward to my morning shower. I'm very pleased with the aqua elegante shower head and also knowing that I'm in compliance with the EPA.
February 2017 · Tools and Home Improvement · verified purchase