Fix That Low Shower Pressure!! Increase Shower Volume DIY!

[@DaveDocDIY]

This method slightly increases the water pressure. These regulators have gone to embarrassing levels where the shower can hardly function correctly, ESPECIALLY if you have low water pressure. No I don’t want to waste water supply. It’s not a one size fits all fitting.

[@d1re738]

I want you to explain how increasing volume also increases pressure at the same time

[@enrique12338]

That sounds stupid

[@enrique12338]

That sounds stupid

[@gopackgo4036]

@@d1re738 it doesn’t, but he doesn’t understand fluid mechanics

[@1islam1]

​@@d1re738 ⚠️ God has said in the Quran: 🔵 { O mankind, worship your Lord, who created you and those before you, that you may become righteous - ( 2:21 ) 🔴 [He] who made for you the earth a bed [spread out] and the sky a ceiling and sent down from the sky, rain and brought forth thereby fruits as provision for you. So do not attribute to Allah equals while you know [that there is nothing similar to Him]. ( 2:22 ) 🔵 And if you are in doubt about what We have sent down upon Our Servant [Muhammad], then produce a surah the like thereof and call upon your witnesses other than Allah, if you should be truthful. ( 2:23 ) 🔴 But if you do not - and you will never be able to - then fear the Fire, whose fuel is men and stones, prepared for the disbelievers.( 2:24 ) 🔵 And give good tidings to those who believe and do righteous deeds that they will have gardens [in Paradise] beneath which rivers flow. Whenever they are provided with a provision of fruit therefrom, they will say, "This is what we were provided with before." And it is given to them in likeness. And they will have therein purified spouses, and they will abide therein eternally. ( 2:25 ) ⚠️ Quran

[@nah3193]

When you straight pipe your shower

[@adjsaint]

Guy did a cat delete on his showet

[@e30lev]

LMAO

[@imaG.E.M.]

Exactly what the makers didn't want lol😂

[@imaG.E.M.]

Pull the ENTIRE thing out 💀

[@kristincurry7853]

This is the only way my guys….

[@Abi-yt4te]

You will also notice an immediate rise in your water bill

[@robplotts9412]

In most places your bill you pay every month is based on a 10,000. Gallon scale anything above that will make you bill rise . Atleast in some states

[@JJZBULLITT109]

How long are you in the shower for? 5 min tops.

[@llr3v0lvell67]

@@JJZBULLITT109 nahhh u dirty asff💀

[@robplotts9412]

@@JJZBULLITT109 I took and added another pipe for a shower head and made it about shoulder height and it doesn't have a head on it ,that solid ½ pipe pressure is great on the back muscles. And you can rinse quicker with it too. In my state you would need a whole family using water like me in order to even get close to the 10000 gallon area. Water pretty cheap here

[@TheSolidSnakeOil]

Yeah, my water bill jump 53 cents after I did this.

[@vsreef1042]

Water restrictions keep you in the shower longer.

[@BroadwayLTDProductions]

Causing you to use just as much, if not more water than if the government stayed out of our bathrooms.

[@corpingtons]

Yes

[@vsreef1042]

@@corpingtons one year later

[@suryananda1703]

@@vsreef1042 are you still in shower?

[@JadaKilla]

Yesterday, I was stumped by the lower water pressure in my new showerhead, but thanks to this helpful video, I’ve finally found a solution. Time to grab the toolbox from the garage and give it a try…even though it’s 1am and I was in bed 😅

[@samandrews7856]

You can also get higher current out of your electrical sockets by removing your fuse box.

[@smokedog7730]

I did this and noticed an immediate improvement, thank you for the tip.

[@minkorrh]

That's not true. You have to hold on to both ends of the cable to allow the current to pass into the house. How could you not tell them that? EDIT: The tingling will pass.

[@TheHippieatheart63]

Touche'

[@DroneCaptain]

You're not funny bro. Try again next time

[@gopackgo4036]

😂😂😂

[@Darmesis]

For all you folk worried about water waste: If you got an adjustable shower head: wet yerself down with medium pressure, turn the thing down while ya scrub, then blast yerself off quick-like with the good pressure so no soapy residue. Water usage should be about the same. ✌️

[@Darmesis]

I went a different route that avoids needing more water pressure: got old, stopped doing things that got me all dirty, and then went bald.

[@VIpoison911]

I completely took apart my handheld shower head trying to figure out what is going on with the low water pressure. It was fine at first but started to get lower and lower which has become annoying. I’m about to put it back together without the water restrictor and see what happens.

[@PickUps]

found one between the link and the pip as well, mine had 2. took em both out, i dont need soap anymore, the water just strips my skin

[@gooby5429]

😂😂😂😂

[@Monica-70]

LOL

[@hughdahand5711]

This is pretty much mandatory at my house. Having a private well the water pressure here starts at half or less of anyone getting water from the city. Restricting that further means that I can't even effectively was the soap off my skin in the shower and end up itchy all day. These do have their uses and help save water but they are not needed in all places and can even waste water in cases like mine where I was spending 3 times as long in the shower rinsing off before removing the this.

[@juzarvora2684]

Thank you, thank you and THANK YOU !!!. You have no idea, what not I did to increase the water flow, never knew it was soooo easy 😅

[@DaveDocDIY]

You are so welcome!

[@lauritzherpold3013]

This plug is to preserve water

[@ProjectfullCurcit]

If you live in an apartment that has exceptionally poor water pressure this might be a solution. Yeah you’re wasting more water but you are also paying for more water use. So if you’re willing to pay for it why not!

[@teaaafs]

@@ProjectfullCurcit I don't think it's just if you're paying for it. it's also water being wasted, it doesn't just matter if you pay for it, it's about it getting polluted and re-used in rivers,lakes and etc. if not reused then all that water is dumped into the ocean

[@dez3940]

Yall must live in California

[@baronvonwolfin4215]

@@teaaafs who cares that doesnt sound like a me problem.

[@SadMarinersFan]

@@teaaafs the EPA has strict guidelines on water treatment and every city has treatment plants that make sure the water is clean enough to enter back into nature. Stop acting like removing the flow restrictions will increase pollution. It only increases your water bill.

[@fanboynakoa430]

If I do that my water pressure would kill me it’s already so high

[@gooby5429]

Lucky!

[@toddmccardle5125]

Thanks for the tip this fixed my problem with my low pressure in my shower

[@thomasgranitzki7366]

Cool stuff. Will come in handy when water prices rise more and more. Thanks, bruh.

[@niallwilliams5113]

It will cost you more as more water is going through the shower head?

[@gnomewarlord8962]

@@niallwilliams5113 more Water is being used and some people have to pay for their water such as those who live in cities or suburban areas people like me who live in the middle of bum fuck nowhere have a well only two bills I have to pay are electricity and gas and it's not even like City gas I just have a huge ass propane tank outside my house it gets filled like every 6 months

[@6door6four96]

@@gnomewarlord8962 we used to have a well but when the city was running a new water system my parents and all the other home owners had the chance to convert over with a low cost and it was similar to where I own my home now we pay for our water and garbage truck fees but it's a set cost so does not matter how much water we use can be expensive to drill a well

[@randybobandy9828]

Move to a place where water is abundant. I have a well... Free Clean pristine water.

[@paulciley3727]

Gavin Newsom does not approve of this message 😂

[@joecies]

Kramer, however, does.

[@gooby5429]

​@@joecies😂🤣🤣🐥🚿

[@tuko99xtheugly56]

Been doing this since the 90’s. Love it.

[@c1rca23]

Hell yeah. We’re here for a good time, not for a long time.

[@markusvhane5087]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

[@GDTb]

Thank you, that solved my problem My flow restrictior was a pathetic 5L per minute

[@louiseallen5298]

Nice to know, I'm going to try this one.

[@janagenilssen8851]

Every hotel room i ever use. 😊

[@cxa340]

Wow all the illogical comments by people who are overly concerned about how you shower - yes, the flow restricted is required by the EPA in the hopes that it will reduce water consumption. However, the EPA provided no actual evidence that it would when this rule was promulgated. By increasing the water pressure you increase the gpm flow of the water, which increases the pressure, but can also allow you to reduce your time in the shower as each minute of use is now more effective. You may now actually decrease your overall water consumption as you now require less time to shower. Removing the flow restrictive may increase your usage by 1 gpm, which if offset by a reduction in shower time of 2 minutes now would save water.

[@camedelic1365]

Glad we have well water 😎

[@bettysol1731]

Thanks for sharing. Your instructions are very easy to follow

[@DaveDocDIY]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ibboofin420]

I live in California every client that I've ever had wants me to do this

[@veo16]

What the hell are flow restrictors for? Everybody hates low pressure. Insane that companies even include it in their products.

[@ertonyrn]

mandated in some states like communist california… our sinks and showers have to be restricted

[@TheBroTurps]

no before and after examples?

[@John--]

No, because you wouldn't do this if you saw the result lol

[@goatlocker219]

It is a big difference. I do this every time I put in a shower. At my last house, I had to remove all the restricted in the facets too, because the low flow caused my tankless water heater to overheat.

[@Manu-Official]

Someone went to the tiktok academy of plumbing

[@britvacious]

Thank you!!! This worked wonders!!! 👏🏾

[@semenstainsthemountaintops9497]

I want to increase voltage coming out my shower

[@ritzharris1303]

It would probably do the world and huge favor if you did.

[@sosukeaizen4039]

The only thing that is going to increase is your water bill

[@John--]

I recommend connecting the metal piping directly to an outlet using an old cord for optimal showering time. Like this video for more cool diy tips.

[@gopackgo4036]

@@John-- will try, thanks!

[@ac.1.1.z-a]

Thanks hope it works!

[@suekennedy1595]

I stayed in a cabin in a caravan park once and the shower was a dribble my dad opened the shower head to see a one cent coin with a tiny hole in it stopping the flow.

[@chriswebster24]

Some people call em pennies. I call em one cent coins mm-hmm.

[@joejefferson]

y'all pay for water? glad I have a well. im sure the pump running a few more seconds is gonna kill me. BTW, I remove all of those restrictors the second I buy a shower head

[@SEC4POTUS]

Oh great. I get more water but now the pressure is low. Thanks.

[@voxexsulis9022]

HUH??? that's not how that works

[@caffi1]

@@voxexsulis9022 It's exactly how it works

[@shelby6]

@@caffi1 that's not how it works though

[@SuperTerjay]

With the same volume of media - pressure increases, flow decreases and vice versa. I could be completely mistaken lol but I’m almost positive this is it.

[@accentus1827]

@@shelby6 it's actually exactly how that works.

[@emperorpalpatine4127]

This is... Illegal and im doing it

[@alittlebitofeverything533]

Why not remove the Shower head entirely!? That way you get an even bigger waterflow and that way you can waste even more water! You DIY tubers sure are some special kind of special...

[@ProjectfullCurcit]

If you live in an apartment that has exceptionally poor water pressure this might be a solution. Yeah you’re wasting more water but you are also paying for more water use. So if you’re willing to pay for it why not?

[@John--]

Or just swim in the hot water tank in the basement. It's always warm and you won't have to worry about getting dressed after or ever again.

[@goatlocker219]

I had to remove all of mine, because the low flow caused my tankless water heater to overheat.

[@graws7009]

Stupid comment

[@mountainguyed67]

These new shower heads are so restricted that they’re ineffective, no one want a wide open pipe.

[@Chance.942]

Geez i wish i had found your video sooner..awesome tip..

[@dl1sf]

Hopefully you reply lol so my shower head has a button that you can change to hard spray n medium n regular. But now the regular one doesn’t come out n only the hard one does. How can I fix? Thanks

[@jamesfoureight9879]

I just stop taking showers, I showed them

[@kjdgfycg]

You can also increase the flow further, just leave the shower head off.

[@stemmentor9700]

Freakin govt regulations

[@mountainguyed67]

What brand are you working on?

[@Hero______]

Thank you very much easy fix. I was about to throw away mine.

[@imaG.E.M.]

They try to prevent this when making it lol😂

[@ricklee827]

I'm calling the plumbing police

[@joshrothchild8855]

If only Kramer knew

[@gabrielmorales7768]

I've done it already I should have made a tick tock video

[@user-hu4mt2hc9o]

Tanks it work

[@johnlivingston9217]

who told you my secret? lol

[@dipskiinthelipski5040]

This video is banned in California

[@robrose6097]

Thank u

[@JG-fx2ez]

If you want volumes install a Berber shower valve the stem type one. User BEWARE

[@jordanhayes1748]

Bro, thank you!

[@DaveDocDIY]

Any time!

[@cbak1819]

Is there a way to increase without removing ? Such as drilling extra holes or such? I just want a bit more pressure.

[@ericjablonski4172]

Thank you fixed my water pressure I was bout to go out turn up water pressure thank you so much I was miserable trying to figure this out

[@jorgeg0828]

Wouldn't you wants to checking the water pressure as well. If it's low will you still get higher volume in water?

[@alejandrohernandez2607]

I do this all the time

[@josephchristiansen1803]

Unless you live in a dry climate like southern California I honestly wouldn’t worry about water waste and if your really that worried about it turn your shower off when you soap yourself up then turn it back on to rinse yourself off. It’s not worth having all these special filters on to save water it just makes showering less enjoyable.

[@Ask571986]

What if there’s an aerator??? I’m nervous to damage it.

[@wojciechmatyszkiewicz8197]

You've saved my life, marriage and so on ;D

[@ElevatedEyes2023]

I just did this to my shower head in my apartment... during peak times in the apartment complex the pressure isnt enough.... now it'll be enough pressure when everyone else is using water I the building

[@acmeallpurpose4974]

I don't have a water bill so 🤷 Love farm life

[@kenthanson]

But won’t the government come to my house and make me put it back in?

[@tigeroftheeye7121]

If you're not able to pull it out you can just drill it out

[@brucegow2263]

That’s naughty, but at least you can have a quick shower and not have to run around trying to get wet

[@tonybruno9897]

Finally, someone that knows the difference between volume & pressure 👏

[@DaveDocDIY]

well I originally called it pressure a long time ago. I learned that lesson hahaha.

[@gopackgo4036]

He called it pressure, it’s volume not pressure.

[@joshy2446]

Isn’t this not allowed? Like doesn’t the state restrict how much water you technically allowed to have come out of your shower? Idk if I’m wrong or not but I heard that somewhere

[@mikewatte4478]

Now i know why the west has no water

[@philshutt2999]

Prison time here in Cali...

[@cbak1819]

Removing restrictor voids warranty.

[@danpettis1675]

lol I been doing this for years and years

[@odst4336]

What about making the washer hole wider?

[@josephm5564]

So why does the Manufacturer Install them if it's better without that plastic?

[@khfan4life365]

Hate low flow shower heads. I always remove the restrictors from any shower head I get. I'd prefer my shower done in ten minutes with high water pressure than a twenty minute one with crap water pressure. At the end of the day, low flow doesn't conserve any water because you end up taking a longer shower and wasting more water.

[@minkorrh]

'provided you have the actual water pressure'

[@Thomas-lk5cu]

This is also a good way to increase your water bill.

[@galaarias7898]

By code the factory that produced all kinds of plumbing products bathroom faucet kitchen faucet showers are well regulated to save water in our home Even in a new constitution in the final inspection the inspector will check the water pressure in the entire house.

[@booboobella4553]

Is that in there has purpose

[@rossirossi8029]

You also see the waterlines in your lakes degrees

[@TheLegendaryLinx]

I also notice an increased water bill

[@xvdmrecords]

I couldnt pull it out?

[@oliviamedina9048]

I tried what you suggested and it worked! Yay! The water pressure was low and was frustrating when showering because it took longer to shower - meant more water wasted. Thank you! This video was very helpful! 🙌🏻

[@Bryan-wq1ng]

Experts. Why all the sarcastic remarks?? Ru Paul's Drag Race not on?

[@caspermayne]

Increase the bill as well😅

[@2013CC]

Just taking that black oring out was plenty enough for me

[@andrewgregorycharles]

Does this work for bidets as well ?

[@mrRoverkane]

Damn 😂 with pressure that high, you’ll also be able to brush your teeth when using the bidet

[@spotonndiyvids6065]

You’ll get arrested in California for something like this tampering with the law lol 😂

[@mr.t9976]

I did this and would run out of hot water pretty fast

[@Starry_Night_Sky7455]

I need high pressure to effectively rinse my damn hair, or I will be standing there trickle rinsing for a damn hour.

[@dajock81]

Yes just what people in the deserts of America need. When lake Mead no longer has water in it then y'all won't have electricity for anything. Keep that mind... The mighty Colorado powers a large part of all of the west coast.

[@MrVision0077]

The shower head will trip for long periods off time as the air seeps in water trapped in the head seeps out. Very annoying, and you will get a call back

[@Robert_A_Keyboards4948]

Shhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!! It's a SECRET!!!

[@ryandr13]

Def a good Idea to use more of our dwindling water supply

[@maroonmonke6198]

you use around 20 litres every 30 minutes without that its a waste of water

[@jamesowen21]

It does NOT INCREASE pressure. ONLY FLOW There is a difference

[@ranns2805]

Here I was worrying that Siri and Alexa were listening and spying on me, while all the time You Tube is reading my mind! I swear in the shower this AM I was thinking about my low-flow water shower heads and why does California do this to me!

[@DaveDocDIY]

👨🏻‍🦰🔮 I knew you needed it, I’ve got you! 😂

[@stevek.1979]

And you will notice a big water bill also,

[@lquinn7212]

I don't have a needle noses.