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09-11-2012, 02:46 PM
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water pressure
I'm having a little problem with low water pressure in the shower. I have a 2012 23ss. Sink pressure seems fine, it's just the shower. I use the pressure regulator provided from the dealer attached to the faucet. The regulator seems to be working fine. I tried it briefly without the regulator and had good pressure. I don't want to use unregulated pressure for fear of damaging the campers plumbing. I was wondering if you have suggestions.
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09-11-2012, 03:07 PM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
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Debris in shower head ?
Cheap pressure regulator ?
10 years never used a regulator.
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09-11-2012, 03:45 PM
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A good pressure regulator does not restrict flow, just pressure. Try a Watts 263A,(stainless version would be my choice) and then get an Oxygenics shower head and you will think you have a different trailer.
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09-11-2012, 03:48 PM
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Most of your plumbing in the new campers are now pecks tubing and will with stand a lot of pressure. I wouldn't use a regulator and I never have I think it is just a way for the dealer to make more money if they sell them. Take it off and enjoy the pressure just my opinion. Also if you take the shower head off and remove the reducer that is inline you will get better flow also.
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09-11-2012, 03:53 PM
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We've never used a regulator either. Get an Oxygenics shower head. You'll be amazed at the pressure.
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09-11-2012, 07:49 PM
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most of the time, issues like yours, are because of debris in the reducer. especially when it's isolated to one place.
as others have said, toss the junky shower head and get an Oxygenics. one of the best loved mods on any RV.
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09-12-2012, 06:50 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bikendan
most of the time, issues like yours, are because of debris in the reducer. especially when it's isolated to one place.
as others have said, toss the junky shower head and get an Oxygenics. one of the best loved mods on any RV.
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X2 - I had a similar problem and it was hose debris in the bathroon sink faucet.
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09-12-2012, 09:54 AM
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X3 oxygenics shower head
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09-13-2012, 03:54 PM
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Ok, thanks folks. Looks like I'm going to get a new shower head and ditch the regulator. Thanks everyone for the advice.
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09-13-2012, 04:28 PM
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I can't explain the difference the Oxygenetics makes. I have a regulator on mine but I set it for 60 PSI. I used to have the cheap one the dealer threw in and it was night and day. My wife now likes the shower in our camper better than at home.
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09-13-2012, 06:25 PM
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our first week we tossed the cheap pressure restrictor that came with the fifth wheel and bought an adjustable pressure regulator , big difference, next we bought the oxygenics shower head and can now stand in the middle of our large shower and enjoy a great shower. Both are great improements for small investment.
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09-13-2012, 06:44 PM
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That sounds like what I need. On the shower head, I like being able to stop the flow to conserve water. That and on my 23ss I only have a 32 gallon holding tank. Which models would be the best? After looking at oxygenics web site I understand the tech and that they are water conserving.
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09-13-2012, 07:19 PM
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Columbus 302 rs
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That is the one thing lacking in the Oxygenics shower head that's standard on nautical showers . No on off water conservation button
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09-13-2012, 07:57 PM
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Site Team
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the Oxygenics model everyone is raving about is the Body Spa model.
we have one in our 23SS and it's amazing.
we didn't need a separate shut-off valve since it has a twist knob on the handle that slows it down to a thin stream.
but some prefer to add the shut-off valve.
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09-13-2012, 08:15 PM
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Ok, the body spa is what I'll order and put a shut off valve on it. That will work. Thanks folks. You have been a huge help.
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