Good call on the pressure regulator—I did something similar at my old place, and it worked wonders. Curious though, anyone tried pairing that setup with a high-quality showerhead? Wondering if it'd boost the experience even more without stressing the pipes...
"Curious though, anyone tried pairing that setup with a high-quality showerhead?"
Did exactly that at a rental property last year—pressure regulator plus a decent rainfall showerhead. Tenants loved it, zero pipe issues. Definitely worth the upgrade if you're chasing comfort without overdoing it...
Did exactly that at a rental property last year—pressure regulator plus a decent rainfall showerhead.
Did something similar at my place a couple years back—went for a low-flow showerhead to keep things eco-friendly. Honestly, I was skeptical at first (who wants weak water pressure?), but paired it with a decent regulator and was pleasantly surprised. Still felt strong enough to rinse shampoo easily, and saved some water too. Might not be everyone's cup of tea, but definitely worth considering if you're eco-conscious...
Low-flow heads aren't always weak—depends on the model and setup. A few things I've noticed help:
- Choosing a head with aeration tech makes a big difference.
- Regulator settings around 50-60 psi usually hit the sweet spot.
- Slightly smaller showerhead diameter can boost perceived pressure without extra water.
"Choosing a head with aeration tech makes a big difference."
Definitely agree on this point. I recently swapped out an older low-flow model for one with aeration, and the difference was night and day. Before, it felt like showering under a drizzly cloud... now it's actually pretty satisfying. Didn't even mess with the regulator, but might experiment with that next time I'm tweaking the setup.
