How To Increase Shower Head Water Pressure

[@purposeful49418]

WORKAROUND: I could not get my water-saver out. I think since this video some manufacturers are encasing them in the plastic mold and you cannot remove them! What I did was simply DRILL a hole right through the middle of the water-saver and that made my pressure normal!!! Huge difference!

[@FixinItRight]

Yes sir great idea! It seems like Delta makes it especially hard to remove, the Moen's are a bit easier

[@Rezer0554]

just buy one they are cheap

[@ThePatriotNurse]

Genius idea. Thanks!

[@christinbuddle7022]

​@UOlover13 while this might not help you now, I took a pair of larger needle nose pliers to it. I inserted them into the shower head into the center area of the blue plastic, turned the whole thing upside down, and carefully whacked it on a hard surface about a half a dozen times, checking to ensure I was in the right area each time. Eventually the center area snapped out and I carefully removed any loose bits, leaving just a blue ring. Worked like a charm.

[@scramick]

@@UOlover13 1/8"

[@zeitgeistcowboy]

I just used a regular screwdriver to screw a drywall screw into the center of the blue water saver. This gave me something to pull on with pliers. It came out very easy this way. Thanks!

[@FixinItRight]

That seems to be the best method for the delta water savers.

[@gretchengregory-luna3452]

HOLY CRAP THIS FIXED THE THUDDING my shower was making after installing a new shower head. The knocking was intense and I couldn't figure out why? Almost called a plumber $$ and came across this and thought hmmmmm I wonder. So no crap it's fixed!!! Yahoooo THANK YOU SO MUCH

[@FixinItRight]

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[@ACommenterOnYouTube]

Mine also had that blue plastic piece, had to use a needle nose to get it out, but the water pressure doubled now, its GREAT Thank you

[@whitedovetail]

Nice and simple video. Thanks for showing me how to do it cause I really want more water to come out of the head. Texas resident also!

[@ryankenealy4837]

I have poor water pressure in my house, I pulled my whole assembly apart and couldn’t find any water saver in there. I’m in New York so maybe it depends on what part of the country or world these products come from?

[@JoeMama-vz2hy]

in many places in NY the are putting the water savers on your lines that enter your house, so you cant even remove.

[@ACommenterOnYouTube]

@@JoeMama-vz2hy If they put it in, it can be removed. But it depends on where they put it also.

[@liledfreemon4673]

What up Tex? Good to see a brilliant fellow Texan

[@FixinItRight]

Just living the dream!

[@globalpilot76]

Yup....those water restrictors get clogged with grit... removed the O ring only and good to go. Thanks

[@FixinItRight]

No prob, glad to help

[@kchiem]

You don't need teflon tape with the rubber gasket..

[@joshua8627]

How did you completely remove blue water saver? I used pliers and screwdriver. It still not out.

[@spididerman]

I only took out the small ring inside the plastic out because I was scared I couldn't put it back in when I have to move in the future. Just removing the small ring gave me a big difference in pressure and I can put it back in when I move.

[@joshua8627]

@@spididerman thanks

[@FixinItRight]

Some are more painful than others, but worst case you can always drill it out

[@57precision]

I got mine by screwing two deck screws into it at a slight angle. When you torque the screws they will create a wedging action against the metal showerhead case and the restrictor pops right out. Probably easier just to drill a big ass hole in it though.

[@kenwoodelliott8180]

@@spididerman Exactly the same for me.

[@Fishing-jb7cy]

Get a big drill and drill thru the water saver Florida water pressure sucks about as much as a water saver does

[@scramick]

1/8" drill bit gives you about 3.2 GPM

[@stacyhopkins3539]

Did you put the screen back on?

[@nicholasmelaniehunter4922]

I am wondering also

[@FixinItRight]

Nope, I did not put it back in. Just remember that if you chose to not replace the screen, you will need to use teflon tape on the threads of the shower head arm. The screen has a rubber gasket that creates a seal. You do not need it if you use teflon.

[@Striker50_]

Thanks for the clockwise tape tip! I'll be making a video on Monday!

[@FixinItRight]

No prob anytime

[@Dikinbulk]

Wondering if anything’s behind it so I can throw a screw into the blue part and yank it all out with some pliers

[@FixinItRight]

Nothing is behind, the screw method will work

[@berto371rr]

So did you have to put the rubber washer back in to the shower head

[@FixinItRight]

Only if you dont have or want to use teflon tape

[@Cyanapanasati]

Your video is so much better than the other ones I'm seeing. You even explained which direction to put teflon tape! You should be higher in the recommendations! My shower head has a red flow restrictor..i think that what it is..Its gotta be. I don't see any others that look like this though. I got this handheld moen though and it has great settings but i replaced my waterpik handheld with it amd the pressure was such doodoo! I really want it to work so, I suppose I should just try and pull this out. It has the number 4 on it and it is technically square in the middle. Also it looks like it is bigger than the space I have to pull it out of . Suppose I'll just give it a go and see what happens! Thanks for the tutorial! 🌷🍃

[@FixinItRight]

Glad to help

[@Kimian111]

or use some TP or a cloth to protect the finish from the wrench... or wrap it with Teflon tape.

[@ACommenterOnYouTube]

who is going to look at it and complain that its semi scratched ? Next it does not have to be 100 ft lbs tight, you turn it until it comes to a stop with the pliers, while turning it S L O W so that you dont scratch it.

[@kitt23NY]

what couldnt be the reason for low pressure even if ive taken the restrictor out?

[@kitt23NY]

could***

[@maryannfuccello1874]

Wish you showed a before and after of the water coming out.

[@FixinItRight]

Its hard to tell the difference in video, best way is to just feel it

[@ACommenterOnYouTube]

its almost double the water flow.

[@bigben2493]

Do you need a filter screen in the shower head or can you go without?

[@FixinItRight]

You will be fine without it, but using it will keep buildup from clogging the shower head tips

[@bigben2493]

@@FixinItRight Well that's important then, I just wanted to make sure that that metal screen attached to the washer wouldn't effect the water pressure at all?

[@Ohkeh640]

What pliers are they called ?? I just screwed my shower head on by hand lol

[@FixinItRight]

Spud wrench or flat jaw pliers

[@haroldfarnal8996]

LOL! I didn't have my (Leatherman multitool) handy so I used the closest thing to a pair of pliers that I could find. In my case, a nail nipper and a nail file. The nipper did its job and it didn't even injure that water saver's O-ring.

[@FixinItRight]

Lol nice!

[@chroniccarecharlottesville1536]

worked like a charm. I'm getting MAJOR points from the wifey, I just know it!

[@FixinItRight]

Lol thats what we’re here for

[@pablogutierrez1009]

Thank you for a very precise, concise and thorough presentation.

[@MrKbsweeney]

Put a soft cloth between the channel locks and the shower head.

[@FixinItRight]

He is using smooth jaw pliers. They do not leave marks on fixtures.

[@alexloh4894]

Thanks a bunch. Took mine out too. Now it flows like it used to. I really want to punish those who put it in without asking us. 🙄🙄🙄

[@vqfive]

I took out whatever rubber thing I could take out of my shower head and it worked! My pressure is stronger now

[@FixinItRight]

Awesome! Glad we could help!

[@beverlypowers7435]

Short and sweet Good info.

[@FixinItRight]

Yes ma’am

[@Ohkeh640]

I didn’t use any tape also… I just screwed the head back on lol no leakage

[@FixinItRight]

Nice

[@hal-nq4jr]

This helped me out with shower in bathroom in our basement now its strong and no leaks

[@FixinItRight]

Glad to help

[@mikerenda7433]

Thank you for this!

[@FixinItRight]

Glad it was helpful!

[@bigben2493]

Do you need that center grill thing with the gasket after you take out the flow restrictor?

[@davidgunderman6348]

Yes

[@FixinItRight]

You could remove it yes, but then you would have to use Teflon tape on the shower rod end to prevent the shower head from leaking.

[@asiastormy8728]

I have to take your word for it since you never showed how weak the shower pressure was to begin with.

[@FixinItRight]

Trust me

[@D-Town.313]

Way to go doing a before and after pressure test!

[@FixinItRight]

Thats how we do

[@TheWiseSkeleton]

used my glock magazine baseplate remover tool and a mallet. then pulled out with skinny pliers. worked great!

[@FixinItRight]

Nice

[@gardeniajasmine3061]

Thanks for the instructions. It feels like the faucet manufacturers are robbing us of our control for shower water volume. In our own home! It's a bit outrageous, thinking about it!

[@FixinItRight]

It is

[@ACommenterOnYouTube]

As a Moen rep told me they sell shower heads without the blue restrictor (higher flow) and charge more $$ for it. When all you have to do is this same hack on all shower heads so its direct flow.

[@Marcuswelby-nx2te]

Is that jimmy durante

[@ACommenterOnYouTube]

different nose

[@Marcuswelby-nx2te]

I have a good sized schnoz as well

[@PhiDeck]

Pressure ≠ Flow

[@nuniness]

So skill, many experience, very help, so plumb

[@FixinItRight]

Your welcome!