Shower pressure

[Badrabbit]

Had a dribble coming out of the shower for a while now is this due to water pressure or a problem with the unit, sink tap has plenty of pressure, don't have water tank or pump just from water meter, anyone else having this problem? took it apart but can't see anything visible, is there a small pump within the shower unit? DIY not my strong point plus I hate touching anything electrical here.

 

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[stevenl]

No pump in the shower unit. Could be there is dirt inside the shower unit, does it have a filter you can clean?

[toofarnorth]

We had this after moving the water pump in the garden. All taps were showing a dribble . Took off all the pipes between on/off switch/stop cock and taps , problem cured as all pipes have a filter in .

[Curt1591]

Did it have pressure previously?

 

If so, odds are something is blocking it up. Could be anything from the pipe coming to the hose, hose to the unit, hose leaving the unit, or the unit itself.

I'd cut off the water supply and try blowing everything clear.

[xylophone]

Be very careful if you are considering inspecting the insides of your shower unit, and would probably pay to get a qualified person to look at it – – an electric shock when there is water present could very well prove fatal.

 

There are a couple of places where the water could become "restricted" and sometimes there is a very small filter just inside the shower head which can become clogged with sediment and also just at the outlet from the wall unit (if that's what it is) so these are the first things to check.

 

Also check the water inlet pipe/fitting on the shower.

Edited April 15, 2019 by xylophone

[lopburi3]

Would be helpful to know shower model - but most will have a flow adjustment/filter on input side that can become turned slower or filter become blocked.  Normally have to remove a small screw to get filter out to clean.  

Edited April 15, 2019 by lopburi3

[Moonlover]

5 minutes ago, lopburi3 said:

Would be helpful to know shower model - but most will have a flow adjustment/filter on input side that can become turned slower or filter become blocked.  Normally have to remove a small screw to get filter out to clean.  

If the water pressure around the house is ok, this is the most likely cause of the problem. Remove the inlet pipe. There's often a small filter inside the coupling.

[CharlieH]

I had similar, the internal shower unit pipes had become restricted from a build up of limescale.

[ubonjoe]

Disconnect the water supply at the heater and chances are you will find a screen there on the heater side that could be plugged up. Have had to clean them many times.

[Badrabbit]

Just got a new shower head and it's working fine, thanks for the tips!

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[Badrabbit]

I had similar, the internal shower unit pipes had become restricted from a build up of limescale.

Yes thinking now I cleaned the shower head and it was badly furred up, must have been lots inside the head, sorted now, thanks for all the replies.

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[Golden Triangle]

Spookily, just before coming across this thread I have just removed my shower head, not because it was blocked per se, but as a regular routine I remove the shower heads and immerse them in Brown Malt vinegar, Thai White vinegar is no good for this, I leave them for about an hour, this breaks down any Limescale build up and helps to keep the water flowing through the unfured heads. ????

[CharlieH]

12 minutes ago, Badrabbit said:

Yes thinking now I cleaned the shower head and it was badly furred up, must have been lots inside the head, sorted now, thanks for all the replies.

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Just a tip: get a large plastic bag, half fill it with vinegar, let the shower head soak in it over night. Works a treat and no need to buy another head. ????

[Badrabbit]

Just a tip: get a large plastic bag, half fill it with vinegar, let the shower head soak in it over night. Works a treat and no need to buy another head. [emoji3]

Will do that once a month maybe, it did last over 4 yrs though.

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[macahoom]

1 hour ago, Golden Triangle said:

Spookily, just before coming across this thread I have just removed my shower head, not because it was blocked per se, but as a regular routine I remove the shower heads and immerse them in Brown Malt vinegar, Thai White vinegar is no good for this, I leave them for about an hour, this breaks down any Limescale build up and helps to keep the water flowing through the unfured heads. ????

 

White vinegar works perfectly well, even if it is Thai!

[Golden Triangle]

10 minutes ago, macahoom said:

 

White vinegar works perfectly well, even if it is Thai!

Fair comment, I have used White vinegar before and was not as impressed with the results, each to his/her own though. ???? 

[transam]

4 minutes ago, Golden Triangle said:

Fair comment, I have used White vinegar before and was not as impressed with the results, each to his/her own though. ???? 

Malt vinegar is great if chips are involved...????

 

PS....Use vinegar mixed with baking soda......

[Golden Triangle]

Just now, transam said:

Malt vinegar is great if chips are involved...????

 

PS....Use vinegar mixed with baking soda......

No chips, I' watching my figure (Not) ???? 

 

What does the Baking Soda do ?

 

[Golden Triangle]

Just put the shower head back on and, WOW, that's better full flow, marvellous ???? 

 

[transam]

1 hour ago, Golden Triangle said:

No chips, I' watching my figure (Not) ???? 

 

What does the Baking Soda do ?

 

Weeell, it can even whiten your teeth.....????

 

Find something that you are having trouble cleaning, (not your underpants), limescale for instance, cooker hood, gas hob etc...Mix baking soda with vinegar to a paste and put it on the area, leave for a while and work with a scourer and see what happens....