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Shower Heads with Removable Flow Restrictors


In states like California showerheads and faucets must meet the flow rate requirements. Accordingly Fontana shower heads (and faucets) can be sold with flow restrictors to meet the California energy commission codes. They are part of the fixture.. However what if you have bought such a showerhead with flow restictor in California but decided to install it in somewhere else with no flow restriction requirements. So what is the flow restrictor? In general the flow restrictor on shower head is a technological gadget that is used to minimize the unnecessary water flow or simply regulates the water flow from the showerhead. However, a flow restrictor is considered environmentally friendly which makes you reduce energy costs leading to lower water bills. Any type of showerhead can have removable flow restrictors installed in them.

What are Showerheads with removable flow restrictors and how do they work?

There are different types and categories of showerheads. However, all the showerheads wouldn't necessarily have flow resistors in them? In a tap or showerhead, it's the valve size and the water pressure that usually determines the flow of water from it. Normally the taps which have high water pressure have increased amounts of water flow and such showerheads and taps are used for bathing and washing hands. Water flow resistors are used in the showerheads to control the unnecessary wastage of water by limiting the amount of water flow from the showerhead or tap.

1. Fontana 20" Oil Rubbed Bronze Round LED Rainfall Showerhead
The Fontana 20'' Oil rubbed bronze round LED rainfall showerhead is a rustic looking showerhead which becomes a great complement to your contemporary and traditional bathroom interior. The showerhead is of rainfall style which provides you with ultimate relaxation while having a bath. This showerhead has LED lights featured in it which provides the water cues for soft lightening and sets the temperature to the idea. This is one of the modern bathroom faucets in accurate styling and shape that you must have installed in your bathroom. Using this showerhead, you can have an elegant glance to your bathroom. The showerhead is made of high-quality material that is more durable and long-lasting.

Types of Showerheads with removable flow restrictors

There are two types of removable flow restrictors in showerheads:

1- Internal restrictors
Internal resistors in showerheads look like disks having holes in them. The internal resistors in showerheads can be made of plastic or metal. Internal restrictors are easy to install and can be installed just inside the shower head or in the pipe to control the water flow.

2- External restrictors
External restrictors in showerheads though have the same functioning as the internal restrictors. However, the external restrictors aren't installed internally and they are visible from outside because they are screwed somewhere between the water pipe and the showerhead.

Installation of Showerheads with removable flow restrictors
The flow resistors normally are installed inside or outside of the faucet. Most of the times the restrictors are installed on the nozzles of the showerheads so that they can control the water flow. These flow restrictors are normally available on the plumbing and hardware shops at affordable prices. Installation of showerheads with removable flow restrictors has no difference in their installation as simple showerheads. The removable flow restrictor can be installed either outside or inside the showerhead and the basic purpose of installing it is to reduce the water usage.


2. Fontana Solid Brass Wall Mount LED Rainfall Showerhead Square
The Fontana Solid Brass Wall mount LED rainfall showerhead square is made of chrome and brass finishing. The showerhead has a versatile design with durability and longevity. The perfect sizing and amazing design of the showerhead make it complementary to your bathroom's interior. This showerhead has a high tech LED which has a built-in dynamo. The LED lights set your mood and provide you with a relaxing shower experience.

3. Fontana 24" Oil Rubbed Bronze Square Rainfall LED Showerhead
This Fontana 24" oil rubbed bronze square rainfall LED showerhead complements your contemporary and traditional bathroom experience. This LED showerhead provides a more rustic look to your bathroom. This showerhead is so generously sized that it fits easily when wall mounted and provides the maximum coverage for the rainfall. The super seal technology and high-quality manufacturing make this showerhead to give you superior performance.

Benefits of Showerheads with removable flow restrictors

  • Controls the water flow efficiently
  • Controls your water usage and reduces your water bills
  • Removable flow restrictors are environmental friendly

Why use Showerheads with removable flow restrictors
The showerheads with removable flow restrictors are efficient to use because they are more environmental friendly than the usual showerheads. These showerheads control the water flow more efficiently and save up to 70 percent of your water costs.Also in certain state the waterflow is regulated and you may need to check your state code to adjust the waterflow accordincly.



All Fontana Shower Heads Sold to California have option of Showerhead Flow Restrictors