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    Has anyone ever taken apart one of the newer shower heads to take out whatever it is the manufacturer's have added to reduce water flow (per gov't rules)?

    I assume it is some sort of governor. I'm not sure it is possible, or if the part will work at all after messing with it.
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    If all you do is disassemble the showerhead, remove the device (which will be/look like a rubber washer), and reassemble it, it should work fine.

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    Open the shower-head up...remove the piece. It's usually a little screen-thing with rubber around the end.

    Now - Neither ME nor DebatePolicy.com advocated going around gov't rules - but you simply want to "TEST" your shower head to insure the device is working or not working...that's how I'd do it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 5stringJeff View Post
    If all you do is disassemble the showerhead, remove the device (which will be/look like a rubber washer), and reassemble it, it should work fine.

    Disclaimer: I am not responsible for anything you do by following my advice.
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    (I already forgot who told me how to fix it).
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    Quote Originally Posted by dmp View Post
    Open the shower-head up...remove the piece. It's usually a little screen-thing with rubber around the end.

    Now - Neither ME nor DebatePolicy.com advocated going around gov't rules - but you simply want to "TEST" your shower head to insure the device is working or not working...that's how I'd do it.

    Yeah, that's it. I'm going to test the water.
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    It also may look like this:

    http://www.askthebuilder.com/artman/uploads/564.jpg



    I'd punch that out with a punch.
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    Quote Originally Posted by dmp View Post
    It also may look like this:

    http://www.askthebuilder.com/artman/uploads/564.jpg



    I'd punch that out with a punch.
    I know so little about this stuff, but I was wondering if there could be a bad seal after removing it...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Abbey View Post
    I know so little about this stuff, but I was wondering if there could be a bad seal after removing it...
    The head just screws on and off. No prblem. what make is it?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Abbey View Post
    Has anyone ever taken apart one of the newer shower heads to take out whatever it is the manufacturer's have added to reduce water flow (per gov't rules)?

    I assume it is some sort of governor. I'm not sure it is possible, or if the part will work at all after messing with it.

    replace it with a speakman shower head....you will thank me later http://www.speakmancompany.com/products/detail/S-2252-2

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    Quote Originally Posted by manu1959 View Post
    replace it with a speakman shower head....you will thank me later http://www.speakmancompany.com/products/detail/S-2252-2
    Vandal resistant??
    You have a problem with vandals in your bathroom??

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    Quote Originally Posted by jackass View Post
    Vandal resistant??
    You have a problem with vandals in your bathroom??
    hey now...........

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    I've got to confess something - I had no idea shower heads had those bits installed until I saw this thread.
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    Quote Originally Posted by manu1959 View Post
    replace it with a speakman shower head....you will thank me later http://www.speakmancompany.com/products/detail/S-2252-2
    It looks great, but doesn't it also have the water flow reducer/governor part?
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    Quote Originally Posted by dmp View Post
    I've got to confess something - I had no idea shower heads had those bits installed until I saw this thread.
    They were the ruination of a good strong shower. Damn conservationists!
    Next thing you know they'll be forcing us to use compact flourescent lightbulbs.
    Last edited by Abbey Marie; 02-22-2007 at 11:21 PM.
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    Most shower heads and faucets have those in them, they are like filters and they get clogged up. But in your own house you can do with them as you please. The faucet police won't bother you. They don't have the manpower as there has not been a war declared on faucet tampering by the government. It's kinda like those warnings on matresses. Don't remove under penalty of law. My ex-waife actually believed I was going to be arrested for tearing that off when I got the matress home.

    The dems only have control of the congress so there's no worry at this time.
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