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

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  • čas přidán 28. 08. 2024

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  • @DaveDocDIY
    @DaveDocDIY  Před rokem +113

    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 rokem

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      🔵 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 )
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  • @nah3193
    @nah3193 Před rokem +547

    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 10 měsíci

      This is the only way my guys….

  • @Abi-yt4te
    @Abi-yt4te Před rokem +500

    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 +36

      @@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 +26

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

  • @cxa340
    @cxa340 Před rokem +6

    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.

  • @samandrews7856
    @samandrews7856 Před rokem +222

    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 +16

      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 +2

      You're not funny bro. Try again next time

    • @gopackgo4036
      @gopackgo4036 Před rokem +1

      😂😂😂

  • @Darmesis
    @Darmesis Před rokem +46

    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. ✌️

  • @vsreef1042
    @vsreef1042 Před rokem +70

    Water restrictions keep you in the shower longer.

    • @BroadwayLTDProductions
      @BroadwayLTDProductions Před 7 měsíci

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

    • @corpingtons
      @corpingtons Před 5 měsíci +1

      Yes

    • @vsreef1042
      @vsreef1042 Před 5 měsíci

      @@corpingtons one year later

    • @suryananda1703
      @suryananda1703 Před 4 měsíci +2

      @@vsreef1042 are you still in shower?

    • @valp3832
      @valp3832 Před měsícem

      @@suryananda1703🤣🤣🤣

  • @hughdahand5711
    @hughdahand5711 Před 7 měsíci +4

    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.

  • @PickUps
    @PickUps Před 9 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

  • @VIpoison911
    @VIpoison911 Před rokem +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.

  • @Spoiledscorpio88
    @Spoiledscorpio88 Před dnem

    Thanks it solved my issue!!🎉🎉🎉

  • @bettysol1731
    @bettysol1731 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Thanks for sharing. Your instructions are very easy to follow

  • @juzarvora2684
    @juzarvora2684 Před 11 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 😅

  • @JadaKilla
    @JadaKilla Před 9 měsíci +21

    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 😅

  • @c1rca23
    @c1rca23 Před rokem +2

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

  • @tuko99xtheugly56
    @tuko99xtheugly56 Před rokem +2

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

  • @GDTb
    @GDTb Před 6 měsíci +1

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

  • @markusvhane5087
    @markusvhane5087 Před rokem +2

    Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

  • @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 +11

      Yall must live in California

    • @baronvonwolfin4215
      @baronvonwolfin4215 Před rokem +2

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

    • @SadMarinersFan
      @SadMarinersFan Před rokem +7

      @@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.

  • @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.

  • @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.

  • @oliviamedina9048
    @oliviamedina9048 Před 8 měsíci +2

    I tried what you suggested and it worked! Yay! The water pressure was low and was frustrating when showering because it took longer to shower - meant more water wasted. Thank you! This video was very helpful! 🙌🏻

  • @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.

  • @toddmccardle5125
    @toddmccardle5125 Před rokem +2

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

  • @cbak1819
    @cbak1819 Před 6 měsíci

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

  • @Hero______
    @Hero______ Před 9 měsíci

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

  • @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.

  • @britvacious
    @britvacious Před 11 měsíci

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

  • @louiseallen5298
    @louiseallen5298 Před rokem +2

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

  • @camedelic1365
    @camedelic1365 Před rokem +2

    Glad we have well water 😎

  • @Chance.942
    @Chance.942 Před 6 měsíci

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

  • @ronskfc
    @ronskfc Před 28 dny

    I’ve been trying to install my shower head for an hour now and couldn’t figure out what the hell those things were because the instructions doesn’t explain. Thank you.

  • @fanboynakoa430
    @fanboynakoa430 Před rokem +15

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

  • @alexmoody7061
    @alexmoody7061 Před měsícem

    Worked well thank you!

  • @jorgeg0828
    @jorgeg0828 Před 11 měsíci

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

  • @jakec702
    @jakec702 Před 14 dny

    Man, this made all the difference they had a $4000 bill to increase the water pressure with an extra pump and I didn’t need it

  • @veo16
    @veo16 Před 3 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 3 měsíci

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

  • @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 4 měsíci

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

  • @kjdgfycg
    @kjdgfycg Před rokem +1

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

  • @paulciley3727
    @paulciley3727 Před rokem +12

    Gavin Newsom does not approve of this message 😂

    • @joecies
      @joecies Před rokem +2

      Kramer, however, does.

    • @gooby5429
      @gooby5429 Před 8 měsíci

      ​@@joecies😂🤣🤣🐥🚿

  • @dl1sf
    @dl1sf Před 2 měsíci

    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

  • @ericjablonski4172
    @ericjablonski4172 Před 10 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

  • @jordanhayes1748
    @jordanhayes1748 Před rokem +1

    Bro, thank you!

  • @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 6 měsíci

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

  • @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.

  • @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!

  • @steve19800
    @steve19800 Před měsícem

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

  • @JG-fx2ez
    @JG-fx2ez Před rokem +1

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

  • @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

  • @janagenilssen8851
    @janagenilssen8851 Před rokem +1

    Every hotel room i ever use. 😊

  • @ibboofin420
    @ibboofin420 Před rokem +12

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

  • @gabrielmorales7768
    @gabrielmorales7768 Před rokem +1

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

  • @C2IT678
    @C2IT678 Před měsícem

    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.

  • @acmeallpurpose4974
    @acmeallpurpose4974 Před rokem +5

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

  • @mountainguyed67
    @mountainguyed67 Před 6 měsíci

    What brand are you working on?

  • @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

  • @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

  • @ketas
    @ketas Před 4 dny

    why those things are a thing? you have a tap for that. you also don't have flow restrictor in bread bag, milk carton and ketchup and mayonaise bottle. yet, people are able to regulate those. i personally open shower 100% for final flush

  • @jamesfoureight9879
    @jamesfoureight9879 Před rokem +1

    I just stop taking showers, I showed them

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

    Someone went to the tiktok academy of plumbing

  • @1234itbeme
    @1234itbeme Před 21 dnem

    Went from a trickle to a hurricane.

  • @emperorpalpatine4127
    @emperorpalpatine4127 Před rokem +3

    This is... Illegal and im doing it

  • @Ask571986
    @Ask571986 Před 9 měsíci

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

  • @wojciechmatyszkiewicz8197
    @wojciechmatyszkiewicz8197 Před 3 měsíci

    You've saved my life, marriage and so on ;D

  • @alejandrohernandez2607
    @alejandrohernandez2607 Před 4 měsíci

    I do this all the time

  • @stemmentor9700
    @stemmentor9700 Před rokem +1

    Freakin govt regulations

  • @Thomas-lk5cu
    @Thomas-lk5cu Před rokem +5

    This is also a good way to increase your water bill.

  • @joshrothchild8855
    @joshrothchild8855 Před 11 měsíci

    If only Kramer knew

  • @tigeroftheeye7121
    @tigeroftheeye7121 Před 4 měsíci

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

  • @ricklee827
    @ricklee827 Před rokem +1

    I'm calling the plumbing police

  • @SupremeNaturalzLLC
    @SupremeNaturalzLLC Před 6 měsíci +3

    Gratitude you just saved me $390 for an appointment scheduled in 1 hour

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

    Thanks hope it works!

  • @josephm5564
    @josephm5564 Před rokem

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

  • @rossirossi8029
    @rossirossi8029 Před rokem

    You also see the waterlines in your lakes degrees

  • @user-hu4mt2hc9o
    @user-hu4mt2hc9o Před 5 měsíci

    Tanks it work

  • @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.

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

    They try to prevent this when making it lol😂

  • @dipskiinthelipski5040
    @dipskiinthelipski5040 Před rokem +2

    This video is banned in California

  • @andrewgregorycharles
    @andrewgregorycharles Před 11 měsíci

    Does this work for bidets as well ?

    • @mrRoverkane
      @mrRoverkane Před 6 měsíci +1

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

  • @danpettis1675
    @danpettis1675 Před rokem

    lol I been doing this for years and years

  • @robrose6097
    @robrose6097 Před 9 měsíci

    Thank u

  • @ryandr13
    @ryandr13 Před rokem +11

    Def a good Idea to use more of our dwindling water supply

  • @cbak1819
    @cbak1819 Před 6 měsíci

    Removing restrictor voids warranty.

  • @xvdmrecords
    @xvdmrecords Před 4 měsíci

    I couldnt pull it out?

  • @odst4336
    @odst4336 Před rokem

    What about making the washer hole wider?

  • @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.

  • @josephchristiansen1803
    @josephchristiansen1803 Před 6 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.

  • @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

  • @Robert_A_Keyboards4948

    Shhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!! It's a SECRET!!!

  • @mr.t9976
    @mr.t9976 Před rokem

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

  • @TheLegendaryLinx
    @TheLegendaryLinx Před rokem

    I also notice an increased water bill

  • @khfan4life365
    @khfan4life365 Před 8 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.

  • @josephrodriguez2780
    @josephrodriguez2780 Před rokem

    And you also notice and increasing your water bill.

  • @jamesowen21
    @jamesowen21 Před rokem

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

  • @agapiosagapiou
    @agapiosagapiou Před rokem

    Good idea! Increase the flow and the water bill

    • @maryleebogel
      @maryleebogel Před 4 měsíci

      Extra 2 bucks , who the hell cares! I've been doing this since the 80's, Love my hot pressure showers, can't stand when people have a little dribble for a shower! How the hell a little dribble gonna clean you!

  • @mikewatte4478
    @mikewatte4478 Před rokem

    Now i know why the west has no water

  • @johnlivingston9217
    @johnlivingston9217 Před rokem +1

    who told you my secret? lol

  • @caspermayne
    @caspermayne Před 6 měsíci

    Increase the bill as well😅

  • @booboobella4553
    @booboobella4553 Před rokem

    Is that in there has purpose

  • @2013CC
    @2013CC Před rokem

    Just taking that black oring out was plenty enough for me