Taking a shower is one of the most relaxing things that someone can do. It can either wake you up and get rid of drowsiness or it can relieve the stress of a day and help you unwind. But what happens when there is not enough pressure in the shower head? Washing your hair or trying to shave can become a tedious process because it takes longer to rinse off.
The federal Energy Policy Act of 1992 restricted all faucets to the maximum water flow at or below 2.5 gallons per minute at 80 pounds per square inch. This is a maximum water pressure of 60 psi. This is a countrywide regulation that makes it difficult to find faucets with other specifications. But even with this restriction, you can still enjoy a nice shower with strong water pressure.
There are a few reasons that there might be low pressure from shower head. This could be the result of partially closed valves, hard water blockages, or a low water supply. If the supply valve is not opened completely, then the pressure of water coming from the faucet will falter. You should turn it all the way to the left to ensure it is completely open.
Another possibility is that hard water calcification on your showerhead causes blockages. The minerals form around the water release holes so that the water spits out sporadically and at a lower pressure.
A municipal water supply shortage could also cause low pressure in your shower. It feels like you are not getting enough water through your faucet, this may be the cause. This means that there is not a problem with your plumbing, but with the area’s water supply.
If you do feel like you have low water pressure you can do two things. You can always look into buying a booster pump to increase the volume of water available to all the appliances in your home. You can also do research into buying a showerhead that is engineered for low water pressure. This is a specially made showerhead that will build pressure when there is a low amount.
Continuing Problems
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