Browse Forums General Discussion 1 Feb 29, 2012 9:05 pm Hi, I just purchased an old property with a good condition gravity fed hot water system, but the showers are a bit unpleasant as the shower head I installed restricts the water flow. I´ve been told to remove the little piece of rubber that restricts the water which I did but still not good enough. When I take out the shower head the pressure is much better but I have little kids that struggle under it. By any chance, does anyone know where I could find an old style shower head? those with no restriction? I've tried Bunnings, Reece, Tradelink and eBay but nothing. I'm close to deciding not to shower again but I reckon it´s not going to be pleasant for anybody around, Thank you very much for any clue on how to get that showerhead, Cheers LEM Re: Old style shower head (no restriction) 2Mar 01, 2012 8:36 am You won't find an old style one anywhere because they all have to be WELS tested and the old ones don't even meet one star. The problem will be that it is gravity fed. Gravity system only deliver the pressure created by the water above the outlet. If you replaced the gravity fed unit with a newer design you would get more pressure and save money on the water heating costs. It might be worth looking at that instead of shower heads. Re: Old style shower head (no restriction) 3Mar 01, 2012 8:45 am Would it be possible to use your existing shower head and drill out the jets a small amount. This will allow more flow through the head from the gravity feed, either that or could you fit a small pressure pump into the system. Flamingo Give me a call and I will do my best to talk you through it. For those who would like an answer, Subject to seeing your actual DA condition, I think you are… 1 4561 I'll look into different shower heads and ask the plumber about some engineering and see what he says. Thanks 2 9535 If you can calculate the reasonable charged head from let's say 100mm below the gutter to the top of where the vertical riser's horizontal discharge pipe will be, that… 11 17515 |