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Massage & Spray Showerhead
Multifunction Massage & Spray
Showerhead
Showerhead Performance
The US
Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1992 requires minimum
standards for the manufacture of showerheads. Showerheads must not
exceed 2.5 gallons per minute (gpm) at a water pressure of 80 pounds
per square inch (psi). Showerheads control the water flow through
it, not the water pressure. The higher the water pressure, the
greater the flow of water through the plumbing system.
Water
pressure is determined by the plumbing system and the delivery of
water from the municipal water distribution network or household
pumping system. In most municipal systems, water is pumped into
towers and the difference in height of the water tower and your home
creates water pressure through gravity. If you live in a high rise
apartment building, most likely there is a booster pump to deliver
water to the upper levels and keep plumbing pressures constant.
Homes with well water have storage tanks with air filled bladders
that exert force on the stored water to create water pressure for
the household plumbing system. Most household plumbing systems have
water pressures of 40 to 60 psi. If water pressure is too high, it
can cause damage to the plumbing and fixtures. If water pressure is
too low, there may not be a desirable flow rate.
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are several causes for reduced flow from showerheads. Minerals from
the water supply can collect in the spray openings, and dirt and
debris from the water supply can clog the screens and flow
restrictors. If the showerhead has developed a reduced flow over
time, there is a chance of mineral deposit build-up or sediment
blockage. To return the showerhead to like new performance, remove
and clean the sediment screen located where the showerhead attaches
to the shower arm. To remove mineral build-up, soak the showerhead
in a 50/50 solution of vinegar and water overnight. This will
dissolve the mineral deposits. For showerheads with rubber spray
tips called "Self Cleaning", you can run your fingers against the
rubber tips while the showerhead is in use. Flexing the tips will
break up calcium deposits and maintain peak flow.
Showerhead Installation
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Remove existing showerhead from
existing shower arm. Unscrew by turning counterclockwise
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Clean debris from the threads of the
existing shower arm.
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Wrap threads of the shower arm with
pipe thread tape in a clockwise direction. Two complete
revolutions should be adequate.
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Attach new showerhead to the
existing shower arm by turning the attachment nut in a clockwise
direction until tight.
Features
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Multi-mode showerhead provides
three settings:
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Limited Lifetime Warranty for
manufacturing defects.
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Self Cleaning Design -
rubberized water nozzles allow mineral deposits and sediment to
be easily removed from the tips.
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Rated Flow:
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2.3 gpm at 80 psi
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2.2 gpm at 60 psi
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1.9 gpm at 40 psi
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1.5 gpm at 20 psi
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Material: ABS plastic.
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Dimensions: 2.75"w x 4"l.
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Available Finishes: Chrome,
Polished Brass, Nickel.
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Multifunction Showerhead
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Chrome
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Price: $19.80
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Multifunction Showerhead
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Polished Brass or Nickel
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Price: $30.60
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Showerhead Accessories
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There are several
accessories that provide additional control and options to your
showerhead.
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Flow Control Valves
- allows you to adjust the amount of water flowing through the
showerhead to provide additional cost savings.
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Shower Diverter Valve -
Allows you to attach two fixtures to a single shower arm. Changes the direction of water flow to attached shower devices
such as fixed showerheads and hand held showerheads.
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Extension Arm - this
attachment will allow you to adjust the showerhead to any
position, high or low. Most applicable where more height is
needed or "Rainfall" type showerheads are used.
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Shower Flow Control Valve |
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- Control the flow
on any showerhead with this device.
- Installs before
the showerhead.
- Allows temporary
interruption of water flow while lathering for even greater
savings.
- Brings water flow down to a trickle to
maintain hot/cold mixing settings.
- Standard 1/2" thread size.
- Material:
solid brass, all
metal
construction.
- Available Finish: Chrome.
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- Shower Flow Control
- Price:
$4.95
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Push Control Shower Diverter Valve l
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- Push-down, pull-up diverter valve
changes the direction of water flow.
- Very high quality construction
and finish.
- Used in applications such as
connecting both a fixed showerhead and a handheld showerhead to
a single shower arm or shower filter.
- Diverts water from one fixture
to another.
- Standard 1/2" thread size.
- Material:
solid brass, all
metal
construction.
- Available Finishes: Polished
Brass, Chrome, Nickel.
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Polished Brass |
Chrome |
Nickel |
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Control Diverter Valve
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Chrome
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Price: $18.95
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Control Diverter Valve
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Polished Brass and Nickel
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Price: $29.95
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Lever Handle Shower Diverter Valve l
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- Lever type diverter valve changes
the direction of water flow with a turn of the lever.
- Very high quality construction
and finish.
- Used in applications such as
connecting both a fixed showerhead and a handheld showerhead to
a single shower arm or shower filter.
- Diverts water from one fixture
to another.
- Standard 1/2" thread size.
- Limited Lifetime Warranty for
manufacturing defects.
- Material:
solid brass, all
metal
construction.
- Dimensions: 1.25"w x 1.75"h.
- Available Finishes: Polished
Brass, Chrome, Nickel.
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Polished Brass |
Chrome |
Nickel |
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- Lever
Handle Diverter Valve
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Chrome
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Price: $22.95
- Lever
Handle Diverter Valve
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Polished Brass and Nickel
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Price: $29.95
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Adjustable Shower Extension
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- Adjustable extension arm allows
you to reposition shower fixtures to various heights.
- Very high quality construction
and finish.
- 9" extension distance with
locking turn handles.
- Attaches to
- Standard 1/2" thread size.
- Limited Lifetime Warranty for
manufacturing defects.
- Material:
solid brass, all
metal
construction.
- Available Finishes: Polished
Brass, Chrome, Nickel.
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Polished Brass |
Chrome |
Nickel |
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Adjustable Shower Arm
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Chrome
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Price: $22.95
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Adjustable Shower Arm
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Polished Brass and Nickel
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Price: $37.95
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