Waterfall Faucet Flow Repair removing restrictor: A Do It Yourself DIY project

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How the heck do you fix a reduced flow coming out of your waterfall faucet? This was a question I plugged into RU-vid and elsewhere with some decent results but none matched my unit which had no way to unscrew the top to access the cartridge. Our unit has these two VERY small holes that I used a spanner wrench to grab and unscrew the top. It's been a while, but Papa always tries to give back to the RU-vid community with HOW TO and/or DIY (do it yourself) videos. I am sure all of you have used RU-vid to figure something out. Same here. Well, I do these video to help out as much as I can.
Our waterfall faucet had great flow when I installed it a few months back but has diminished to almost nothing. If your faucet has those two holes in the top with no other means to pull the top off, then get the spanner we used. It worked great (link below). Anyhow, hopefully this helps!
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@patrickcarroll3901 2 года назад

Who would ever think that they would add a restriction rubber washer. I know, so you would call an expensive plumber to fix it. You just saved a lot of money 💰

@bwe1043 Год назад

You are a genius, thank you for explaining our product's blocking issue in such detail

@geomancer626 Год назад

If I need to replace the limiter component for the faucet discussed in this video, where would I be able to purchase it?

@user-wx9dd9dn3v 7 месяцев назад

It worked! Thank you so much! We had a plumber look at it and said we needed a new faucet. You saved us hundreds of dollars.

@winsboy 2 года назад

Nothing pays off like perseverance. Well, that, and having the right tools for the job. Congratulations, you had both!

@ejohnjeff 7 месяцев назад

This was our exact problem - your fix was exactly what we needed. Thank you so much for the great detail and video quality.

@mikejames7013 2 года назад

Your lucky you were able to take it apart. A lot of the products today make it darn near impossible to fix yourself. Good job.

@FamilyFunIRL 2 года назад

Definitely odd they only have those two holes to unscrew it. Perhaps that's a normal way of doing it in China but I saw no information on anyone else that had to take off one like that. Luckily that spanner was just a couple of bucks on Amazon but it took like 3 weeks to sail across the sea ;p

@MrFloodLlama Год назад

I have this exact same faucet and have been fighting the low flow issue for some time. Thank you so much. I left the entire flow restrictor out (not just the o-ring) and it gets even more flow. If turned on completely, it will splash out of the sink. I no longer have small children so I'm leaving it that way. The teenagers who use this bathroom can moderate the flow with the handle, as it should be, and are loving it.

@tomcormie8690 Год назад

Thank you sir. We first pulled the whole little bugger out. Nearly shot us across the room, found your vid popped the washer out and bingo.

@roqueurena7301 5 месяцев назад

I been dealing with this for quite some time now, I've taken apart the two faucets in our main bathroom and couldn't figure it out, thank you for such a simple little O-ring to have that much restriction. Now the wife is happy with full force/blast of streaming water. Thank you!!!

@JudgeBuster Год назад

You could have left the little blue water restrictor out of the faucet. Almost all new faucets have them in either the aerator at the faucet spout or they are under the valve cartridge. I always take them out when installing faucets. The water restrictor in most aerators for the spout sometimes are like a clear pinkish film and barely perceptible. Others look like a very fine screen with a rubber washer around the edges. I just use the tiny screwdriver tip corner to scape them off. They always come off in one piece. The EPA passed a rule that all new faucets have these lousy water restrictors in them. And look at the problems it causes people. There are several other YT videos on this same subject.

@timekren979 8 месяцев назад

Just wanted to say THANK YOU VERY MUCH!! This fixed my problem right away. Keep up the great work man!!! Best wishes!!!

@thomaskotkowski1328 Год назад

Thank you for saving me money. The low flow started a long time ago and was almost at a stop. This fixed my issue as well. Now I have to turn the supply valves way down because the pressure is so good but too good for the sink. Again, thank you so much for sharing this.

@JerryLeeMac Год назад

Dang, I have three of these on three sinks and one is flowing slow. I thought the thing had gotten clogged up so I just ordered a new one today, but after watching your video I am going to try your fix. If it works you are my HERO and I will send the new one back to Amazon. God Bless DYIers. UPDATE : few hours later, I used your suggestions on how to remove the faucet handle, but I used a pair of Snap Ring pliers to remove the collar that holds down the faucet cartridge. Worked great and I had it in my tool box. Harbor Freight has them as well. So project complete, no leaks and I have great water flow from this faucet. Thank you again for putting this RU-vid together. The new faucet that I ordered from Amazon will arrive tomorrow and I will send it back , thanks to you.

@seriousilly1599 11 месяцев назад

Same faucet. Same problem. But this didn't fix it. We put it all back together and it only works for a second. Super bummed. Dont want to buy a new faucet till we figure out the problem. But this gave us some great leads! Thank you!

@tolkiz. 2 года назад

OMG... Thank youuuu so much... I was about to ship out the valve I purchased... I will try to do this tomorrow... You are awesome! Thank you! 😉

@kevincollins8014 2 года назад

You could always partially close the valves underneath to slow that flow down but you are correct the water is now blowing by where that o ring was.

@jasonjurisprudencia8467 2 года назад

I had the same problem as you did and I wish I can across your video sooner. The water is now flowing freely again, thanks to you.

@duke1281 Год назад

We're renovating our bathroom, and this faucet is one of the new features to our ensemble.. haven't worked to the point of installing it yet, but I am glad I came across your video... as we have well water, I anticipate encountering some blockage and slowing of water flow over time... after viewing your video, I'm going to save myself the time and just remove the restricter(s) before the full install. Thank you for posting this!

@Machidachick Год назад

This was sooooooo incredibly easy to follow and do! Thank you so much for posting this video! Got my sink running great now

@vaultusa1 Год назад

This worked! Thank you!! Also had to clean out the gunk behind the small screen on the center piece to get to work (he mentioned this in the video that he may need to clean from time to time by taking out the washer)

@alsardone8927 2 месяца назад

That's one of the great videos I've seen! Thank you! you solved my problem.

@bobenglish5371 Месяц назад

Thank you, great video. Found this video in the comments section of the purchased faucet i bought, in search for an answer.

@richardjicha1147 Год назад

Thanks SO much! I've been putting up with this way too long! You're a Godsend! God bless YOU ☺️

@jfladd3640 2 месяца назад

Good work . Could set the camera up and make it better...but it works. And my prayers are answered. I hope. Thank you.

@stevefletcher52 2 года назад

I hope your state's water commission doesn't have you hauled off to the pokey for violating water flow restrictions. Good job on the repair.

@kathykoch-childress7907 Год назад

I have the same faucet by BWE. Thank you for the link for the spanner wrench, ordering today. Bought one from local hardware store but it's not durable enough to get the grip I need to loosen the top. Thank you for the video!

@dianaewers47 Год назад

I can’t find the link. I looked on Harbor freight and Amazon but none of the tools look like words in the video. I would appreciate some help. Thanks.

@SkittyScatt94 Год назад

Thank you for the help! Mine is a different brand, but had the exact same issue and this worked perfectly!

@nancydcsstephens5765 Год назад

Thanks for the great video! My jerk ex husband is a plumber but was too busy getting wasted to come help me when this happened to my faucet. So I watched your video and fixed it myself! I already knew how to replace the cartridge. Girls rock!!!

@FamilyFunIRL Год назад

Glad I could help!

@dominiqueharris7474 Год назад

Worked like a charm! Thank you!

@Greg-vq9tu Год назад

Brilliant! Loved this!!❤

@jimdavies628 2 года назад

I have a 2 handle version and the fix is the same. Just remover the cap at the top of the outlet. Thanks for the video and yes, I had to partially close the water supply to slow the flow a bit.

@Saiga12Slug Год назад

Thank you for making this video, I had the exact same problem and you were able to help me fix it

@FamilyFunIRL Год назад

Glad it helped

@iGoldeneYe Год назад

Excellent Job! What a difference. Well done 👏👏

@FamilyFunIRL Год назад

Thank you! 😊

@Regularguyy 4 месяца назад

Fixed my problem as well. Thank you!

@takeisacrowder3391 5 месяцев назад

Thank you..I removed the screen..You save me hundreds of dollars in plumbers scams..I don't mind the water bill..I need water to flow..😊..I found your video about 12month..we have different faucet but same stuff inside..

@anthonychanchavac Год назад

So enjoyable to watch!

@shalynebeck1603 2 года назад

I know you used a fancy tool, but I was impatient and a flat head and a few little taps on the brass holes and it loosens right up!!! But THANK you for the instructions all 3 of ours work like gold now!!!

@JerryLeeMac Год назад

Good improvise, I used a pair of Snap Ring Pliers, but what ever works

@chiefrow333 2 года назад

Thanks! Just fixed mine in 3 minutes.

@chriss9878 Год назад

What a difference, Thanks for the video!

@FamilyFunIRL Год назад

Thanks for watching!

@duke1281 Год назад

Haha! He said 'yo' ... when the water came flying out

@kevinwilliams2317 9 месяцев назад

This was very helpful 👍🏾

@oscarmora3617 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for the great video!

@gilbertgarciasr8042 2 года назад

Hi…thank so much your video really worked…I had the same problem and my faucet was brand new go figure.

@iForeigner Год назад

Do you happen to know where I can buy one of these restrictor. I removed mine, but broke it. Now I get too much water/noise when I turn it on.

@markobrien4871 6 месяцев назад

My problem isn't water flow, I want to know why this company would build a faucet with an aerator that is not replaceable. I had issues with my previous faucet collecting goop I mean it looked like black mold so I would replace the aerator regularly. I bought a waterfall faucet same manufacturer but similar to this one unknowing that the aerator was permanent. If I'm wrong please advise. Nice video.

@angierivera5653 Год назад

Thank you, thank you, thank you! God bless you!

@annwhitney7294 Год назад

Thank you! It worked just like you said!

@FamilyFunIRL Год назад

You're welcome!

@claudemathews4768 Год назад

Just fixed mine thanks

@g26shooter Год назад

Thank you!

@brandonvicinus8802 Год назад

thank you so much!

@naydahvasquez8245 Год назад

Thank you!! It worked!

@FamilyFunIRL Год назад

Glad it helped!

@kingflorendo152 Год назад

Thank you thank you much appreciated.

@charlesmarsh279 9 месяцев назад

What model faucet do you have?

@448crown 2 года назад

What size Allen did you use? For some reason I can’t get one to fit.

@davidmendez6299 Год назад

Just wondering what size of spanner was used to fix the faucet on this video, is it the 2mm?

@angierivera5653 Год назад

What is the required size of the spanner tool ? Thanks again.

@meuysaeteurn6232 Год назад

Hi, I have almost the same exact faucet as you, I took the outside piece off and then used an Allen key to open the top and I got the screw out but can’t take the handle off What am I doing wrong or how can’t I take it off?

@bernabetijerina7104 Год назад

What screw size did you used to unscrewed the first screw?

@dr.gretchenflohr3959 Год назад

what size Allan wrnech is that? And what size spanner pins?

@zacharysachat71 2 года назад

J'avais un problème sur mon mitigeur GROHE de ma baignoire où l'eau chaude n'arrivait plus. Au lieu de changer la cartouche, j'ai préféré changer directement le mitigeur

@TiannaRoseberry 10 месяцев назад

I can't even watch it, I'm so motion sick. It's like watching Blair Witch😂

@rudy6222 Год назад

What size is the wrench?

@dianaewers47 Год назад

You have finally solved the mystery because everyone else is telling me the screen just needs to be cleaned out but it’s brand new! QUESTION: what is the name of the tool you need to take it apart? There’s no brand-name that I can find anywhere on the faucet. Please help. Thank you.

@dianaewers47 Год назад

I read all the comments and learned that it’s a spanner tool. But they have different sizes so now I don’t know what size to get. Good grief the water is barely trickling out of the faucet.

@dianaewers47 Год назад

Soooo . I just learned how to get to that description thingy. I watched RU-vid but don’t interact so didn’t know how to navigate it.. Now I’ve got the link and I’ll be referring back to the video to fix it. OMG I’m so embarrassed.

@jamestraylor2162 Год назад

Have you tried just leaving the flow constrictor out completely?

@honolulu1476 Год назад

What is the brand name of the faucet ? Thanks

@silverthunderbird 6 дней назад

Anyone tried this on a Pfister faucet?

@gerard2779 2 года назад

👍👏

@terrencesalvida7545 Год назад

It’s a flow restrictor so water don’t go flying over the sink and onto the floor. Get a replacement o-ring or a thinner one will allow better flow

@memecross8668 2 года назад

Perfect! 🔥☺

@Teddygram62 Год назад

My problem is it’s just the hot water for me. The cold water flow is great. But the hot water trickles

@MrFloodLlama Год назад

Is the sink like this one or does it have separate handles for hot and cold? If just one is slow, it might be your cartridge. Dual handles faucets often have two cartridges.