Review on Premier 192065 Showerhead Regulator Chrome by Evelyn Jackson

I recently picked up one of these little fellas after a tedious search for an adjustable water flow restrictor. Turns out this thing was worth buying. First, there are virtually no adjustable blocks. They are fixed at either 1 or 1.5 gpm which is a bit anemic for my life. I have a 50 year old Moen shower head which has both an adjustable shower shape and a very nice massage function. At full flow, it can act like a 1/2 inch water pipe with nothing attached to the end. Personally, I have no problem regulating the flow in the shower, but I get mild complaints from others about running out of hot water after a few minutes. And that with a 50 liter water heater! They are clearly running the water at full capacity, which is approaching 8 gallons per minute. This item consists of a main body made of plastic and an outer adjustment ring that appears to be made of thin metal. But the advert says it's "chromed ABS" (plastic). Plastic is good, but can become brittle if not handled properly. It seems able to support my heavier shower head and subsequent user adjustments. Others who have reviewed it have stated that they will adjust the flow and then "snap" it. There is no "lock" on this item I purchased. If a water kid who needs to dive into the full flow of the waterfall finds the restrictor in place, they can simply adjust it to their usual preferences. a few drops of CA between the dial and throttle body after the desired flow rate is set, or a drop of plastic epoxy in the same place. can"lick". This was to be expected with plastic threads. Another complaint was that it didn't come with a roll of Teflon tape to seal leaks. I find this to be a moot point considering the cost ranges from $1 to $1.50. a roll of duct tape and how much this little thing will save you on your water and heating bills over the coming months. Additionally, duct tape comes in handy for lots of other plumbing jobs around the house if you don't already have a roll. Another reviewer mentioned that you shouldn't use tools to tighten it when installing. I agree. As I mentioned earlier, plastic is not as durable as metal. Even if you consider installing this item before fitting the valve to a kitchen sink or similar application, do not do so. You have to keep in mind that you are working with plastic here and it may fail. It's better to let this device fail after you turn on the water in your presence than to return home to a house full of water that you didn't plan to have. It is manufactured for a specific purpose and alternative uses should be evaluated prior to installation. It "sings" a bit when the flow is reduced, but the noise isn't objectionable. I suppose I can tolerate low level audio to save money. I run it at just over 2 GPM which gives a heavy shower but no real water flow. And with the adjustable feature, you can do whatever you want. The plastic construction is pretty good too, as it doesn't cause horrendous mineral buildup or internal corrosion compared to its metal counterpart. As for the cost, I always complain about the high price of plastic products. But at the end of the day, we are at the mercy of manufacturers and middlemen when it comes to our purchases. In addition, adjustable flow restrictors of this type are quite unnatural.