How to Increase Water Pressure & Volume
Being able to take a shower with adequate water pressure and volume is important for rinsing off the soap and shampoo. Without it, you could be left with soapy residue that is not good for your skin or hair. Fortunately, there is a relatively simple and easy way to fix this problem without spending a ton of money. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Rule out any of the common reasons you might have low water pressure and volume such as, showering during peak water usage periods, mineral deposits in your pipes and water leaks to name just a few.
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Take your shower head off with a wrench and check to see if it has a flow regulator. Because of the concern for water conservation, almost all shower heads have this now.
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Take out the rubber washer that is on the inside of the threaded end. You should then see a small plastic insert behind the area where the rubber washer was before you removed it. It will have a considerably smaller hole than the width of your shower head arm.
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Remove the plastic insert. If it has a screen then clean any debris from it.
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Scrape around the hole in the plastic regulator with a screw driver to widen it and allow for more water pressure and volume to get through.
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Replace the plastic regulator, screen and rubber washer, and reattach your shower head. You have now increased your water pressure and volume in your shower.
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Tips & Warnings
Consider purchasing and installing a water pressure booster system.
Be aware that some plastic regulators have the screen attached to the regulator itself and as such you have only two options, leave it, or cut it off and take the chance of debris from your water clogging your shower head.
Be aware that you could be breaking the law by doing this. While the law regarding water pressure and plumbing devices largely seems aimed at those who sell such devices, it could also apply to the general public.
Be aware that if you are a renter, you could be breaking your lease by doing this, so you should check your lease before doing what this article suggests.
