At first, I removed all three and the pressure was like a fire hose and the switch no longer changed the water pattern. I put the two innermost savers back in place and left the outermost one out. I could probably power wash my deck with this now and all of the patterns work again. I'm going to add the flow control valve to bring it back down a bit. Thanks for the video, it was very helpful.
Only had to remove the first water saver, and now have plenty of water pressure. Recommend removing one at a time and trying it to achieve the pressure you like. May save from having to add the valve.
Did all the finish plumbing on my new build a couple years ago. My nephew is a plumber/pipe fitter. When I installed my Moen fixed shower head he asked me if I “removed the democrat” Thought that was a pretty funny take on the issue of water restrictions.
Only remove the first x-shaped piece. The second, spring-loaded piece is for the pulsing on a few of the settings. After taking out the first one, my shower was just fine...couldn't ask for more pressure.
Thank you. I had it to that part but the first plastic one didn’t seem to want to come out so I just wanted to make sure that it would in fact come out. It did so thank you. I’ve got the exact same head and it didn’t have any other back in there
Ken, thanks alot! Mine was part of a kit with shower head and controls. It had 3 also. The cheaper Moen that had 8 shower settings only had one. Reapply appreciate it!
Do NOT remove all 3. I followed these instructions and now the button on the shower head does not cycle through the options. Now the shower head is useless!
Very informative but still doesn't answer why my hand held is spraying water thru handle grip holes----tried soaking all day in wht vinegar & blew thru --- still doing it----has to be blockage somewhere.
Thanks for showing me how to remove the water limiters in my Moen shower massage. Just subscribed. What is the name of that small tool that you use to get the limiters out of the shower head? Do you happen to have an Amazon link? Thanks in advance. Love the straightforward way you presented your video.
@sueburnstin4768 0 seconds ago I had a restricted water flow from my Moen shower head as well, but I troubleshooted with the shower head removed and then turned on the water after removal to see what the flow pressure was like thru the shower hose. Low and behold it also had washers that restricted the flow so then I removed the washers from the hose and turned the water on again and whoa Nelly, the water came thru at 2.5 GPM, just like the pressure valve is rated. I then screwed on the shower head again, leaving it's washer in (because it is also deeper inside and harder to remove compared to the hose washer. Problem solved, water pressure was fantastic!!!
The bathtub faucet breaks any siphon when the diverter opens and allows air in. I'd assume that the fixed head part of the shower would also allow air in the line to break any siphon happening as well.
I was so afraid I would break something removing the water savers(they put some kind of metal clip/washer over the end to keep people from doing it i think)...I just hooked it up and tried it. Turns out the water pressure is fine for what I need. And I guess I am saving on water. BTW...this is a GREAT shower head...way better than many I have had in the past. Love the Magnet and button to change streams.
