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

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  • @DaveDocDIY
    @DaveDocDIY  Před rokem +109

    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
      @d1re738 Před rokem +7

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

    • @enrique12338
      @enrique12338 Před rokem +3

      That sounds stupid

    • @enrique12338
      @enrique12338 Před rokem

      That sounds stupid

    • @gopackgo4036
      @gopackgo4036 Před rokem +2

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

    • @1islam1
      @1islam1 Před 11 měsíci

      ​@@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
    @nah3193 Před rokem +525

    When you straight pipe your shower

    • @adjsaint
      @adjsaint Před rokem +17

      Guy did a cat delete on his showet

    • @e30lev
      @e30lev Před rokem +3

      LMAO

    • @imaG.E.M.
      @imaG.E.M. Před rokem +3

      Exactly what the makers didn't want lol😂

    • @imaG.E.M.
      @imaG.E.M. Před rokem

      Pull the ENTIRE thing out 💀

    • @kristincurry7853
      @kristincurry7853 Před 9 měsíci

      This is the only way my guys….

  • @JadaKilla
    @JadaKilla Před 8 měsíci +20

    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 😅

  • @vsreef1042
    @vsreef1042 Před rokem +65

    Water restrictions keep you in the shower longer.

    • @BroadwayLTDProductions
      @BroadwayLTDProductions Před 5 měsíci

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

    • @corpingtons
      @corpingtons Před 4 měsíci

      Yes

    • @vsreef1042
      @vsreef1042 Před 4 měsíci

      @@corpingtons one year later

    • @suryananda1703
      @suryananda1703 Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@vsreef1042 are you still in shower?

  • @Abi-yt4te
    @Abi-yt4te Před rokem +484

    You will also notice an immediate rise in your water bill

    • @robplotts9412
      @robplotts9412 Před rokem +14

      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
      @JJZBULLITT109 Před rokem +10

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

    • @llr3v0lvell67
      @llr3v0lvell67 Před rokem +31

      @@JJZBULLITT109 nahhh u dirty asff💀

    • @robplotts9412
      @robplotts9412 Před rokem +4

      @@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
      @TheSolidSnakeOil Před rokem +25

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

  • @PickUps
    @PickUps Před 7 měsíci +12

    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

  • @samandrews7856
    @samandrews7856 Před rokem +219

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

    • @smokedog7730
      @smokedog7730 Před rokem +31

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

    • @minkorrh
      @minkorrh Před rokem +15

      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
      @TheHippieatheart63 Před rokem +1

      Touche'

    • @DroneCaptain
      @DroneCaptain Před rokem

      You're not funny bro. Try again next time

    • @gopackgo4036
      @gopackgo4036 Před rokem +1

      😂😂😂

  • @VIpoison911
    @VIpoison911 Před 11 měsíci +5

    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.

  • @Darmesis
    @Darmesis Před rokem +36

    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. ✌️

  • @fanboynakoa430
    @fanboynakoa430 Před rokem +15

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

  • @cxa340
    @cxa340 Před rokem +2

    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.

  • @juzarvora2684
    @juzarvora2684 Před 9 měsíci +3

    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 😅

  • @paulciley3727
    @paulciley3727 Před rokem +12

    Gavin Newsom does not approve of this message 😂

    • @joecies
      @joecies Před rokem +2

      Kramer, however, does.

    • @gooby5429
      @gooby5429 Před 7 měsíci

      ​@@joecies😂🤣🤣🐥🚿

  • @Darmesis
    @Darmesis Před rokem +29

    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.

  • @hughdahand5711
    @hughdahand5711 Před 5 měsíci +3

    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.

  • @TheBroTurps
    @TheBroTurps Před rokem +10

    no before and after examples?

    • @John--
      @John-- Před rokem

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

    • @goatlocker219
      @goatlocker219 Před rokem +1

      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.

  • @emperorpalpatine4127
    @emperorpalpatine4127 Před rokem +3

    This is... Illegal and im doing it

  • @toddmccardle5125
    @toddmccardle5125 Před rokem +2

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

  • @lauritzherpold3013
    @lauritzherpold3013 Před rokem +68

    This plug is to preserve water

    • @ProjectfullCurcit
      @ProjectfullCurcit Před rokem +15

      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
      @teaaafs Před rokem +3

      @@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
      @dez3940 Před rokem +9

      Yall must live in California

    • @baronvonwolfin4215
      @baronvonwolfin4215 Před rokem +2

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

    • @SadMarinersFan
      @SadMarinersFan Před rokem +6

      @@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.

  • @veo16
    @veo16 Před 2 měsíci +1

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

    • @ertonyrn
      @ertonyrn Před 2 měsíci

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

  • @joejefferson
    @joejefferson Před rokem +2

    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

  • @semenstainsthemountaintops9497

    I want to increase voltage coming out my shower

    • @ritzharris1303
      @ritzharris1303 Před rokem

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

    • @sosukeaizen4039
      @sosukeaizen4039 Před rokem +1

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

    • @John--
      @John-- Před rokem +1

      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
      @gopackgo4036 Před rokem +2

      @@John-- will try, thanks!

  • @thomasgranitzki7366
    @thomasgranitzki7366 Před rokem +101

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

    • @niallwilliams5113
      @niallwilliams5113 Před rokem +2

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

    • @gnomewarlord8962
      @gnomewarlord8962 Před rokem

      @@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
      @6door6four96 Před rokem

      @@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
      @randybobandy9828 Před rokem

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

  • @markusvhane5087
    @markusvhane5087 Před rokem +2

    Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

  • @dipskiinthelipski5040
    @dipskiinthelipski5040 Před rokem +2

    This video is banned in California

  • @dl1sf
    @dl1sf Před měsícem

    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

  • @steve19800
    @steve19800 Před 13 hodinami

    And why do most shower manufacturers install the water restrictor in the first place?

  • @suekennedy1595
    @suekennedy1595 Před rokem +2

    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
      @chriswebster24 Před 3 měsíci

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

  • @bettysol1731
    @bettysol1731 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Thanks for sharing. Your instructions are very easy to follow

  • @GDTb
    @GDTb Před 5 měsíci +1

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

  • @stemmentor9700
    @stemmentor9700 Před rokem +1

    Freakin govt regulations

  • @ac.1.1.z-a
    @ac.1.1.z-a Před rokem +1

    Thanks hope it works!

  • @josephchristiansen1803
    @josephchristiansen1803 Před 4 měsíci

    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.

  • @SEC4POTUS
    @SEC4POTUS Před rokem +38

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

    • @voxexsulis9022
      @voxexsulis9022 Před rokem +3

      HUH??? that's not how that works

    • @caffi1
      @caffi1 Před rokem +20

      @@voxexsulis9022 It's exactly how it works

    • @shelby6
      @shelby6 Před rokem

      @@caffi1 that's not how it works though

    • @SuperTerjay
      @SuperTerjay Před rokem

      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
      @accentus1827 Před rokem +1

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

  • @C2IT678
    @C2IT678 Před 2 dny

    Or just buy a shower head with a higher flow rate...most people with low pressure have a 1.8 gpm,just get one with a 2.5 gpm flow.

  • @mountainguyed67
    @mountainguyed67 Před 5 měsíci

    What brand are you working on?

  • @louiseallen5298
    @louiseallen5298 Před rokem +2

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

  • @tuko99xtheugly56
    @tuko99xtheugly56 Před rokem +1

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

  • @JG-fx2ez
    @JG-fx2ez Před 11 měsíci +1

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

  • @alexmoody7061
    @alexmoody7061 Před 3 dny

    Worked well thank you!

  • @gabrielmorales7768
    @gabrielmorales7768 Před rokem +1

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

  • @cbak1819
    @cbak1819 Před 5 měsíci

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

  • @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
      @ProjectfullCurcit Před rokem +1

      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--
      @John-- Před rokem

      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
      @goatlocker219 Před rokem

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

    • @graws7009
      @graws7009 Před rokem

      Stupid comment

    • @mountainguyed67
      @mountainguyed67 Před 5 měsíci

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

  • @jamesfoureight9879
    @jamesfoureight9879 Před rokem +1

    I just stop taking showers, I showed them

  • @c1rca23
    @c1rca23 Před rokem +1

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

  • @Manu-Official
    @Manu-Official Před rokem +1

    Someone went to the tiktok academy of plumbing

  • @ricklee827
    @ricklee827 Před rokem +1

    I'm calling the plumbing police

  • @kenthanson
    @kenthanson Před rokem +1

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

  • @kjdgfycg
    @kjdgfycg Před rokem +1

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

  • @ibboofin420
    @ibboofin420 Před rokem +12

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

  • @jamesowen21
    @jamesowen21 Před rokem

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

  • @britvacious
    @britvacious Před 9 měsíci

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

  • @imaG.E.M.
    @imaG.E.M. Před rokem +1

    They try to prevent this when making it lol😂

  • @jorgeg0828
    @jorgeg0828 Před 9 měsíci

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

  • @janagenilssen8851
    @janagenilssen8851 Před rokem +1

    Every hotel room i ever use. 😊

  • @johnlivingston9217
    @johnlivingston9217 Před rokem +1

    who told you my secret? lol

  • @tigeroftheeye7121
    @tigeroftheeye7121 Před 3 měsíci

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

  • @camedelic1365
    @camedelic1365 Před rokem +2

    Glad we have well water 😎

  • @cbak1819
    @cbak1819 Před 5 měsíci

    Removing restrictor voids warranty.

  • @Ask571986
    @Ask571986 Před 8 měsíci

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

  • @Chance.942
    @Chance.942 Před 5 měsíci

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

  • @robrose6097
    @robrose6097 Před 8 měsíci

    Thank u

  • @brucegow2263
    @brucegow2263 Před rokem +1

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

  • @maroonmonke6198
    @maroonmonke6198 Před rokem

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

  • @khfan4life365
    @khfan4life365 Před 6 měsíci +3

    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.

  • @Hero______
    @Hero______ Před 8 měsíci

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

  • @Bryan-wq1ng
    @Bryan-wq1ng Před 10 měsíci

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

  • @ericjablonski4172
    @ericjablonski4172 Před 9 měsíci

    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

  • @mikewatte4478
    @mikewatte4478 Před rokem

    Now i know why the west has no water

  • @dajock81
    @dajock81 Před rokem

    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.

  • @2013CC
    @2013CC Před rokem

    Just taking that black oring out was plenty enough for me

  • @galaarias7898
    @galaarias7898 Před rokem

    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.

  • @odst4336
    @odst4336 Před 11 měsíci

    What about making the washer hole wider?

  • @gordanpulley8082
    @gordanpulley8082 Před rokem

    Did this to every faucet after apartment maintenance put in government mandated BS. IF YOU KNOW YOU KNOW

  • @joshrothchild8855
    @joshrothchild8855 Před 10 měsíci

    If only Kramer knew

  • @acmeallpurpose4974
    @acmeallpurpose4974 Před rokem +5

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

  • @andrewgregorycharles
    @andrewgregorycharles Před 10 měsíci

    Does this work for bidets as well ?

    • @mrRoverkane
      @mrRoverkane Před 4 měsíci

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

  • @Starry_Night_Sky7455
    @Starry_Night_Sky7455 Před 14 dny

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

  • @DG-ic1hg
    @DG-ic1hg Před rokem

    Bad Idea

  • @MrVision0077
    @MrVision0077 Před rokem

    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

  • @joshy2446
    @joshy2446 Před rokem

    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

  • @jordanhayes1748
    @jordanhayes1748 Před rokem +1

    Bro, thank you!

  • @caspermayne
    @caspermayne Před 5 měsíci

    Increase the bill as well😅

  • @ElevatedEyes2023
    @ElevatedEyes2023 Před rokem

    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

  • @xvdmrecords
    @xvdmrecords Před 3 měsíci

    I couldnt pull it out?

  • @bladeRoller
    @bladeRoller Před rokem

    Utilities included renters celebrating

  • @user-hu4mt2hc9o
    @user-hu4mt2hc9o Před 3 měsíci

    Tanks it work

  • @jSutliff74
    @jSutliff74 Před rokem

    I do that with my shower head and my city water is at 90psi. I don’t need soap, it’s like a pressure washer.
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  • @philshutt2999
    @philshutt2999 Před 3 měsíci

    Prison time here in Cali...

  • @drucifer_too
    @drucifer_too Před rokem

    All that want to save water, stop taking so many showers. Actually enjoy the one shower you take.

  • @White000Crow
    @White000Crow Před rokem

    Take out that rubber washer too.

  • @booboobella4553
    @booboobella4553 Před rokem

    Is that in there has purpose

  • @alejandrohernandez2607
    @alejandrohernandez2607 Před 2 měsíci

    I do this all the time

  • @josephm5564
    @josephm5564 Před rokem

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

  • @johnw3355
    @johnw3355 Před 10 měsíci

    You'll run through alot more hot water...

  • @mr.t9976
    @mr.t9976 Před rokem

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

  • @MRC_1986
    @MRC_1986 Před rokem

    U go to prison in California if u do this folks

  • @tonybruno9897
    @tonybruno9897 Před rokem +9

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

    • @DaveDocDIY
      @DaveDocDIY  Před rokem +2

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

    • @gopackgo4036
      @gopackgo4036 Před rokem +1

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

  • @spotonndiyvids6065
    @spotonndiyvids6065 Před rokem

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

  • @williamburns9731
    @williamburns9731 Před rokem

    No wonder California is running out of water. Haaaaa