Shower head question

[pillar]

About 2 weeks ago, I wanted to get rid of all the calcium build up from my shower head. Searched up a video (not from Home Depot) that showed how you can have the shower head soaked in white vinegar over night & then take it out of the white vinegar & it would start back good as before.

Well my problem is that the water pressure isnt quite as heavy/hard as it used to be. Other than that, it works fine. My question is are there any ideas that I can use to get that pressure back to the way it used to be? My mom told me a way easier way to resolve the problem in about 10 mins, but not sure if that would fix the issue at all or not.

Any suggestions/feedback like always is welcome.

 

[_Ace]

There are some shower heads that can improve pressure coming out of the head, but if you don't want to do that, I had the same issue. I blocked a couple of the holes where water comes out along the outer ring, and the middle ones are a little bit more powerful. Recommended:not really sometimes I am shot by the covers of the holes. Does it work: yes, for the most part.

 

[pillar]

Well for my shower head, the outer ring is where I have it setup at, since thats the most gentle flow of water. Nothing else seems to look good and have the gentle flow.

 

[Mr_Nicoll]

Resolution

Best solution I can consider is make sure your boiler is heated up, or on for that matter or your central heating e.t.c, making sure you've got more than enough for the shower-duration.

In addition, make the temperature mid-set, rather than full-hot or semi-full cold- gives the right balance to the system.

As a super, uber overall resolution, possibly look to an electric shower rather than central heating/boiler system. And whilst you're at it- check your piping for leaks and rust build up just in case.


Friendly building and maintenance advice from the resident DODS Scotsman.

 

[pillar]

Well see, heres the issue. I have absolutely no issue with the heating, and I live in an apartment complex. The whole trouble started when I decided to clean the shower head itself. However, I apologize that I didnt say this before, but I left the shower head intact where the water comes in above. Im thinking that I should have removed it, but didnt think that it wouldve caused any overall issue.

Is there any chance that me heating up the white vinegar and letting it sit again for about 10 mins make it any better by chance? My mom told me put it in a glass dish (not sure why it has to be in glass vs plastic), but thats what she said. Do you guys think it will make any difference?

 

[Johnny]

There's a product called CLR that I would use if I were you.