Lou Quillio Posted October 6, 2022 Report Share Posted October 6, 2022 If you're not thrilled with your shower's water pressure And if you're not able to consider whole-house solutions (renter?) Or if you'd like to try something simple before something elaborate ... I can recommend the High Sierra 1.5 GPM shower head. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001W2CEYA/ https://www.amazon.com.mx/sierra-Metal-alcachofa-eficiencia-Disponible/dp/B001W2CEYA/ (Amazon: $40 USD; Amazon MX $1,180 MXN; not on Mercado Libre) This is and looks like one of those low-flow shower heads, but instead of primarily taking a water-conservation approach, this one is about making the most of the low-flow you have. This isn't a pins-and-needles type of flow. It's designed to spray actual droplets. After a fair amount of tinkering, I'm convinced that the High Sierra 1.5 GPM delivers the best performance we can easily get out of our shower (aljibe + electric pump). There are also 1.25, 1.8, and 2 GPM versions, hand-held and half-dome versions. https://www.highsierrashowerheads.com/ If you're interested, it might be worth testing your shower flow rate before choosing. Open up the shower faucets to your usual mix, and time how long it takes to fill a gallon container. Look, it hasn't turned our shower into a spa experience, but this $40 item is a solid improvement -- better living through science and engineering -- and I'm quite pleased with the purchase. I'd return it if I weren't. LQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmh Posted November 27, 2022 Report Share Posted November 27, 2022 Thank you for the information, I am about to embark on a new adventure and live in a community awaa tinaco higher upy from it all including internet and phones to learn a new language and I know the conditions are very primitive. Will this work when connected to a hose fed by gravity from the mountain? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou Quillio Posted November 28, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2022 15 hours ago, bmh said: Will this work when connected to a hose fed by gravity from the mountain? I'd tend to doubt it, but can't say for sure. It needs to be supplied with a minimal amount of pressure, and gravity alone may not be enough, unless the supply hose involved a substantial vertical drop. However, the surest way to know is to contact High Sierra. I'm sure you won't be the first to ask. Buena suerte! LQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catbird Posted November 28, 2022 Report Share Posted November 28, 2022 I ordered the 2 gpm model and I like it. Thanks for the tip Lou. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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