I had two identical Delta heads with the same flow restriction. . The first one I took out the entire blue plastic fitting as shown in the video. But on the second one, I noticed a small rubber ring laying on top of the holes in the blue plastic piece and realized it's this rubber ring that is blocking the holes in the blue plastic fitting. So I took a sewing needle and stabbed the ring and removed it. The water flow doing it this way appears to be identical to removing the whole blue plastic fitting and it takes only about 20 seconds. Also, it's not necessary to put new teflon tape over the yellow tape the factory puts on. When the flow is not restricted there is almost no pressure on this joint. This video got me going in the right direction.
Glad I read your comment before I attempted this. Took less than a minute with a sewing needle. It's non destructive so you can toss the ring back in if you change your mind. czcams.com/video/gHHk1N4rhrA/video.html
Good Job on this video. I use Teflon Tape too. Not for leaks but for a lubricant. It helps getting the plumbing apart in the future. I use a pick like you to remove and a small wire brush. Stainless brush or brass will help. Install the tape a thread and a half from the pipe's end. Don't want the tape to break loose, float around and cause a clog in small orifices. 😀
Thank you for your video. I found a little less destructive method by using a corkscrew normally used to remove corks from wine bottles instead of using a drill. This worked just great!! Turn the corkscrew down a few turns and simply pull up the restrictor very easily!! Have a great day!!
I screw in a thick, sharp tipped screw with a power tool, and then reverse it. It pulls the whole thing right out. You can also leave the screw in and grab it with pliers and pull it out manually. That too will pull it all out.
Are you talking about the o ring attached to the screen? That's the only O ring I seen here. You need that o ring to seal it when you screw it back on, don't you?
@@twoweeledsoto6072 no that O-ring has a screen attached to it yes? Under that O-ring is the plastic piece which slows down the water and there is a little O-ring around that (which is round and not flat) and if you remove it thr flow will increase
How much water are we talking about , or just remaining water in the pipe between faucet and shower head? Normally there is always some water dripping out after shut off. Can put a bucket underneath and use water for your garden perhaps :)
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I had two identical Delta heads with the same flow restriction. . The first one I took out the entire blue plastic fitting as shown in the video. But on the second one, I noticed a small rubber ring laying on top of the holes in the blue plastic piece and realized it's this rubber ring that is blocking the holes in the blue plastic fitting. So I took a sewing needle and stabbed the ring and removed it. The water flow doing it this way appears to be identical to removing the whole blue plastic fitting and it takes only about 20 seconds. Also, it's not necessary to put new teflon tape over the yellow tape the factory puts on. When the flow is not restricted there is almost no pressure on this joint. This video got me going in the right direction.
Glad I read your comment before I attempted this. Took less than a minute with a sewing needle. It's non destructive so you can toss the ring back in if you change your mind.
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Wishing I read this comment before following the OP video. Dammit!
Thanks. This simple technique saved me time. 30 sec fix. Removed tiny o ring. All it takes.
yep i have a built in water restricter this is what i did removed the ring and the water pressure is exactly as much as i needed for better water flow
Dick Plastino
You da man.
Had my drill sitting right next to me when I read your comment. Thanks!
The easist way is to drill a small hole into the restrictor and insert a wine bottle corksrew twist down a little bit and then pull it out.
Thx
you saved me an hour with that comment, thank you sir
Good Job on this video. I use Teflon Tape too. Not for leaks but for a lubricant. It helps getting the plumbing apart in the future. I use a pick like you to remove and a small wire brush. Stainless brush or brass will help. Install the tape a thread and a half from the pipe's end. Don't want the tape to break loose, float around and cause a clog in small orifices. 😀
Thank you for your video. I found a little less destructive method by using a corkscrew normally used to remove corks from wine bottles instead of using a drill. This worked just great!! Turn the corkscrew down a few turns and simply pull up the restrictor very easily!! Have a great day!!
Great tip! Thx
My oh my...the cork screw is GENIUS!!! I wish the government would stay out of my shower! You shouldn’t have to run around to get wet!🤨
@@susanmyrick2913 Yup. I don't even use the governments water (I'm on a well). Pretty crazy that they'd be in _my_ shower too.
I screw in a thick, sharp tipped screw with a power tool, and then reverse it. It pulls the whole thing right out. You can also leave the screw in and grab it with pliers and pull it out manually. That too will pull it all out.
I just tried your corkscrew method, genius, pure genius!!! Thanks so much!
Great vid but I too just removed the rubber washer in the middle and much better flow.
Best way is when you drilled in the middle the first time, you screw in the screw, then pull by the screw. Simple!
good tip I just tried it and it worked beautifully.
Thanks. Worked great!
For future reference all you have to do is take out that little o-ring, it blocking bigger holes
Are you talking about the o ring attached to the screen? That's the only O ring I seen here. You need that o ring to seal it when you screw it back on, don't you?
@@twoweeledsoto6072 no that O-ring has a screen attached to it yes? Under that O-ring is the plastic piece which slows down the water and there is a little O-ring around that (which is round and not flat) and if you remove it thr flow will increase
@@officialmultie Thank you very much. Now I know what to expect.
Good 😊 tips! Great job 👍🏿
Thank you. Have a great 4th of July.
Thank you rerry much. ❤
Is there anyway to stop all that excess water that drips out of the shower head after the faucet has been turned off?
How much water are we talking about , or just remaining water in the pipe between faucet and shower head? Normally there is always some water dripping out after shut off. Can put a bucket underneath and use water for your garden perhaps :)
A chisel and a hammer taking a portion of the plastic piece out would have been a bit easier.
This is not the correct method to do this. Removing the rubber O ring is the way to go.
IS THAT PAINTERS TAPE?
Seems like half of these videos, the guy always uses the Channellocks or Crescent wrench backwards? Just sayin'.
The corkscrew idea was a winner, 10 seconds and success!!
Wow
My hot water end so fast ?
More and faster water flow the faster your hot water will be used. Perfectly normal.