LOW-FLOW SHOWERHEADS DO NOT AFFECT WATER PRESSURE


 Generally, the first step to limiting water use or living more sustainably is to invest in a low-flow showerhead. What makes a low-flow showerhead is the amount of water it expels per minute. An average showerhead expels 3 to 8 gallons per minute, while a low-flow one consumes just 1.5 gallons per minute.

Many people are under the impression that investing in such a shower head has a negative effect on water pressure. While this may have been true when the episode aired in the 1990s, it is no longer the case today. Here's what you need to know about modern low-flow shower heads and water pressure.

AERANT VS. NON-AERATIVE

There are two types of low-flow shower heads, both of which provide users with ample water pressure. These are aerating and non-aerating. Aerating shower heads expel a mixture of water and air so that the water flow remains constant. Non-aerating showerheads maintain pressure with pulses. However, while the pressure remains constant in aerating showerheads, the water temperature can be affected, dropping between 5 and 15 degrees, so it may not be the best choice for those who like a hot, steamy shower.

TRY IT BEFORE YOU COMMIT

Most showerheads have several settings, some of which offer more pressure than others.  If you are not sure whether your showerhead is low-flow or not, hold a one-gallon bucket under your showerhead, turn the taps to the setting you normally use and see how long it takes to fill the bucket. If it takes less than 24 seconds, it is not low-flow. If you buy a new low-flow showerhead, but it does not seem to have the desired pressure, you will probably only need to change the setting to a stronger flow to get a satisfactory flow.

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