💧 KES Shower Shut Off Valve with Lever Handle - Regulate Water Flow, Polished Chrome Finish Review

My house has really good water pressure - and I mean REALLY good water pressure. I installed a new Moen showerhead in my shower and it pumps water like a hydrant. Of course, Moen states that the maximum flow rate is 2.5 GPM and this is because of regulations. However, my water bill was going up, so I figured I had to do something about it. So I bought this valve and installed it. Before installing I measured 2.25 GPM coming out of the shower head and after installing I lowered it to 1.25 GPM…

I wish I bought this 20 years ago! This valve will not restrict water flow if you don't want it to. Its goal is to provide a simple and quick way to reduce or completely turn off the water in the shower so you can lather your hair, shave your legs, etc. without tons of wasted water running down the drain unnecessarily. It's so easy to install and works like a charm. The lever on the valve is smooth and light. You can choose to turn off the water a little, a lot (or somewhere in between), or…

This valve blocks over 50% of flow even when fully 'open'. It uses two plastic spindles, similar to the BMW logo or a black widow spider, with two of the four sections open and two sections latched. These spindles rotate in sequence. When two open sections are aligned, there is flow. If you want to permanently limit water flow to save water, then you might be fine. That's why I gave a second star. But if, like me, you want to adjust the flow from fully closed to fully open, this won't work as…

What you might not believe I haven't thought of is a shower head to go with it. I managed to get what I was working on after sitting and thinking about it for a bit, but most of these hinges are difficult to install. You usually have one piece to attach the pipe, then screw on the fitting, and then attach the rest of the shower head. It's quite difficult to get in the way here with the huge tab lever. Not really a good fix, but more of a warning. We managed to get my carving done using some…

This valve WORKS! And the sliding mechanism works easier than others with buttons. This allows you to control the flow anywhere from FULL ON to FULL OFF. WE PAID AND GET ONE WITH A METAL CLOSURE instead of the cheaper plastic one. Before purchasing THIS REAL SHUT OFF VALVE, we tried it at home with $3 to $5 each. Depot because they think they are constantly dripping because they are defective. We tried one from Lowe's for $10 which was also leaked. So I researched on the internet. It seems they

This valve is very high quality, especially for the price, but the only thing that bothers me is the thread. Typically, plumbing fittings (at least in the US) have NPT (tapered) threads. The thread pitch of this valve mates with standard 1/2" NPT fittings, but is NOT tapered, it is a parallel or non-tapered "G" thread designed for use with O-rings (as shown on (see one of the product photos) I was going to deduct a star for this but after reading the description it clearly says it is G 1/2…

January 2020: Installed in bidet sprayer. Bidets are so poorly constructed - sprayers are never powerful enough to withstand the water pressure - which is why manufacturers always say you have to use a check valve before and after each use. But the shut-off valve for bidet sprays is always downstairs, behind the toilet! Who wants to get there before and after every use? I installed this shut off valve at the end of the sprayer - between the hose and the sprayer itself. So far it has worked…

I have a new shower head and the flow restrictor in the shower head is not coping well with the water pressure in my house (shower head howled and splashed) so I removed it. As a result, the water pressure was very high, which was nice, but it's a waste of water and not good for kids or dogs. I ordered this which is great for setting the flow and I can turn it off when shampooing my dogs. Some negative reviews complain about leaks. For me, the key is a moderate amount of teflon tape (not…