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Rainfall showerhead for low water pressure from well

Michele Duval
hace 7 años

Can anyone share their experiences with rainfall shower heads that worked or didn't work in regards to low water pressure from well systems as opposed to city water? I'd like to have a rainfall showerhead but not sure if it will work or which may work.

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  • PRO
    Skydell Contracting Inc.
    hace 7 años

    Rain heads don't rely on water pressure they rely on the weight of the water to push the droplets through the holes. This is why they tend to drip for a long time after the water is turned off. If you don't use too large of a head (no larger than 8") it should work fine.

    Comentarios (15)

    • leelee
      hace 7 años

      The rainfall showers are nice but they seem to waste lots of water.

      Michele Duval agradeció a leelee
    • smit2380
      hace 7 años

      Have you used a rainfall shower head before? I had ways loved the idea of them until I used one for a few months. I hated it.

      Michele Duval agradeció a smit2380
    • Michele Duval
      Autor original
      hace 7 años

      I have not and now I'm thinking maybe I don't want one...

    • PRO
      Ellsworth Design Build
      hace 7 años
      I have two in my current house, one in my last house (so seven years of rain heads +_)

      I wash my hair daily so that's not an issue. We have Moen rain heads that have channels for each hole, versus a watering can where it's just a drum with a bunch of holes in it. This keeps the pressure consistent and eliminates the long drip out.
      Michele Duval agradeció a Ellsworth Design Build
    • einportlandor
      hace 7 años

      I don't have one, but I've used them in hotels. They're a nice feature but have their issues. I have a thick head of hair and found it takes forever to rinse shampoo out. It's also less than ideal if you just want a quick rinse (i.e. leave make-up on, no hair washing). They can feel wonderfully luxurious, although I suspect many little kids might not like the water coming down on their head. The best solution, IMO, is to have TWO shower heads -- one rainfall and one wall-mounted. My shower is tiny so I opted for a detachable, pole-mounted Grohe shower head. I love it! It's great for day-to-day showering, and perfect for rinsing feet, washing the dog, etc.

      Michele Duval agradeció a einportlandor
    • hatetoshop
      hace 7 años

      I have two shower heads, as mentioned by einportlandor. Love the rainfall shower head, but since I don't have water pressure issues, I'm not sure if it would be ideal in your situation.

      Michele Duval agradeció a hatetoshop
    • Judy Mishkin
      hace 7 años
      Última modificación: hace 7 años

      i have two as well, one on the ceiling and a hand held on a bar. i love the rainhead more than i ever dreamed, it simply drenches you in a way that a regular shower head never has.

      i did use a wall mounted rain head at a hotel, it clearly had just been swapped in for a regular one. epic fail, the water has to come straight down to have the drench effect, i think.

      i also have long thick hair and have no trouble rinsing out, but i certainly want the bar mounted one for when i want to wash sunscreen/bugspray off but not wash my hair.

      oh, and this is on a well, no reason to believe we have more amazing pressure than the average well.

      Michele Duval agradeció a Judy Mishkin
    • jhmarie
      hace 7 años

      My neighbor dislikes her rainfall shower head. She says she can't rinse her long hair easily. However, her husband loves it. Definitely try one out first.

    • mark1993
      hace 7 años

      We love our oversized wall mounted rain shower head. We will definitely add one to our next build. Definitely recommend!!!

    • km kane
      hace 7 años
      Wall mounted and ceiling mounted rain shower heads are very different. Definitely try one out before you go to the expense of installing one on the ceiling!
    • PRO
      JAN MOYER
      hace 7 años

      Might be fine as a second option in the shower, or you could just wait for a sprinkle outdoors. I hate them!!!. With low pressure, I'd be using a Speakman shower head with the flow restrictor pulled out. I yank it out of ANY shower head. I don't want a thirty minute rinsing "event" or even less than an invigorating shower. That's what the bath tub is for. JMHO : )

    • PRO
      Choice Kitchen and Bath Inc.
      hace 7 años
      Delta has a while line of pressure assist valves to help with water pressure. check out there website. deltafaucet com. it may require you changing your mixer but it will solve the problem
      Michele Duval agradeció a Choice Kitchen and Bath Inc.
    • User
      hace 7 años

      Low well pressure will have issues with any plumbing fixture you install. Fix the problem. You need a new pressure tank.

    • Michele Duval
      Autor original
      hace 7 años

      I don't need a new pressure tank.

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