I am tree hugger. I conserve water--no lawn, native landscaping, low-water washer, etc. I'm in the top 10 percent in my neighborhood for saving water. No need to call us names. But I like gushing showers! Thanks for the tip about removing the flow restrictor. I'll decide where to save.
@brnperes
16 күн бұрын
Thank you for saving me a couple dozen on a new faucet. Worked perfectly!
@TheCraftyGrammy
Ай бұрын
I was away for six months last winter. Upon my return, faucets in two bathrooms had only a trickle of water pressure. There is no aerator to remove. It’s a gooseneck faucet I have been washing my hands in the bathtub since I don’t know what to do. They were new faucets about four years ago. Ideas or suggestions? Thank you.
@hrs4me30
Ай бұрын
LIke so many of the comments below; I was minutes away from taking my faucet off and returning it. Then it hit me; there's gotta be a restrictor plate in there... was just in hopes I didn't have to completely tear the thing apart. Easy fix in the grand scheme of things. 2 Kohlers down 4 more to replace with new. Cheers!
@solarisdreamz
2 ай бұрын
I. Love. You. Thank you!
@KhoiNguyen-bn3pd
3 ай бұрын
can anyone send a video of the allan wrench part? my faucet is up against the wall so that part if really difficult for me.
@brucerouman6302
3 ай бұрын
I wondered why the pressure was so restricted. Even Kohler didn't tell me the real reason, they rather send out new parts but as this video shows , the little white plastic restrictor is the part to be removed. Water pressure is fine now. 👌
@adamgrey268
3 ай бұрын
If only I could find a way to remove the restrictor from my shower heads.... its in there pretty good and I already broke 3 of the tabs off trying to pull it out with needle nose pliers... government meddling nonsense....
@Eric-xb4zm
5 ай бұрын
May I suggest a clip showing the improved performance
@dadthefixerflorida
5 ай бұрын
Check it out at 8:55. I show the one line only and about 75% pressure turned on. I felt like that was the goal and the project was successful.
@Eric-xb4zm
5 ай бұрын
@@dadthefixerfloridaoh wow that’s a huge difference. I scrolled to the end and missed that part lol
@Eric-xb4zm
5 ай бұрын
Unfortunately I have a single handle kohler and it looks like I need a special tool to remove a large brass bushing in order to get to the metering valve. It’s not bad for now though
@carlosmiranda4985
5 ай бұрын
This worked. The allen key was the tricky part of it. I was able to remove the knobs on my since it wasn't one solid piece, therefore I didn't have to turn off the water. I would imagine for one like this it's best to turn off the water valve because you need to have the knobs in the open position to make the allen key part alot easier. Thank you.
@robertheinkel6225
6 ай бұрын
I have a Kohler single valve faucet with the same problem. I removed the restrictor, and it works very well now. Identical restrictor, but with a different procedure to access.
@Lots3say
10 ай бұрын
If you don’t those “conservers” that’s great. I think those regulators suck. Like you, I found it frustrating to wash hands and wash dishes. Yup, I removed the regulators and, like magic, the faucets are wonderfully flowing again. Government regulations do more mental harm than good.
@darkMuffin31
11 ай бұрын
I lived with awful water flow for years and didn’t realize how badly they we’re screwing me until I saw this.
@Logan877
11 ай бұрын
You are a saint. Just installed a new Kohler faucet with the dribble. Volume flow was "you gotta be kidding me." I'll make the adjustment and look elsewhere next time.
@kivigray0423
Жыл бұрын
Why did you spend so much time talking about the things that did not work??
@dadthefixerflorida
Жыл бұрын
I was explaining the process. Some people like to know the process. Sorry if it wasn’t your style of video.
@user-tf8uu5pe7n
Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad I found this video before I changed the faucet..Your a lifesaver, the water flow is incredible now.
@michaeldooley1230
Жыл бұрын
Having issues getting the Allen screw out
@noahschlabach3604
Жыл бұрын
Fixed the water pressure for me but now there’s a whistling sound. Any idea what I might’ve done wrong?
@dadthefixerflorida
Жыл бұрын
I would guess that it’s the water pressure being too strong. Go under the sink and try turning the knobs on hot and cold down, the try and see if the noise goes away. You shouldn’t be getting a noise from removing a restrictor. The whistling must be from higher flow. Let me know if this fixes it.
@monadenha5664
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. I have the same faucet and issue. Your video helped tremendously. god bless.
@alisonamacher
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! 2 plumbers out, haven’t fixed it, now I now why. I’ll try it myself.
@seancarraher
Жыл бұрын
Hope the ABC’s don’t come see you. Alcohol Tobacco and Faucets.
@SWright1978
Жыл бұрын
These are crap. Wish I hadn’t bought them.
@DJCOOLCLAY
Жыл бұрын
Hey man I appreciate your video I have the same faucets same issue , finally some answers to that water flow I thought it was just me 😎 Thank you !!Thank you!! 💪🏾👍🏽 ✌🏽
@eoh8915
Жыл бұрын
Seriously considering a similar Kohler on a renovation install. Will most certainly remove the restrictor before installing. Thank you for the video.
@ffforazon
Жыл бұрын
Don't blame the tree huggers, blame big business. 80 % of water use west of the rockies? Farms, mostly industrial, much of which is alfalfa, used to feed cows or sold overseas. We're fed a narrative of individual water use restriction when our individual consumption is a tiny percentage of use. So people eat up the smoke and mirrors of you gotta cut your personal water usage and big business just keeps getting richer when they're using most of the water to make money. Tree huggers like water pressure too. I love burgers, nothing wrong with eating yummy dead cow. We need to stop sending our water overseas in the form of products making big business and stockholders rich.
@zetarose6104
Жыл бұрын
Oh my goodness can this be this simple? When I got my main bathroom redone I purchased this faucet because it was cute. For the last 3 years I have been dealing with the twinkling of water. I had plumbers come in and they said everything was working fine. And I stumbled upon your wonderful video. So I'm going to try it tomorrow please wish me luck. Cuz if that pink peace has been down there for over 3 years it may not want to come out. I pray that it does.
@cs-su1qd
Жыл бұрын
This worked! Some time ago I bought one of these faucets for a guest bathroom, not realizing it was purpose-built to be a "water saver" fixture. Immediately I was unhappy with the puny flow. I was all set yesterday to say "to Hell with it" and buy a replacement faucet. It occurred to me though that I might have the same issue with the replacement unit, so I decided to do a little homework first. I found and followed your video, and Voila! Problem solved. Thank you for doing the grunt work and sharing this with us!
@tightwad
Жыл бұрын
I'll NEVER buy a non screw off aerating faucet again!! That and the damn kitchen built in sprayer faucets SUCK... Life is short , faucet cleaning should be SHORTER
@leonaconroy1156
Жыл бұрын
Thanks to your video I was able to fix the very low water pressure! Thank you
@tracyblack1509
Жыл бұрын
Awful video
@SkyroofNova72
Жыл бұрын
I just installed this faucet NEW and was shocked at how low the flow was. I followed these steps and pulled the flow restriction out to find that I personally think it had too much flow. SO, I drilled a 7/64 hole dead center in the restriction and it’s perfect! Just my two cents. Thank you for making this video! Super helpful.
@dadthefixerflorida
Жыл бұрын
Good idea. Thanks for sharing. I prefer to use the flow knobs under the sink for my pressure control. That’s how I grew up, lots of pressure there, just throttle it down to what you want or need. Your method works well for a shower head or sink that doesn’t have knobs to control the amount of water sent to the faucet.
@SkyroofNova72
Жыл бұрын
@@dadthefixerflorida excellent point to make because I actually tried that first before drilling the hole but the valve generated too much noise when I throttled it back to what I liked. I’m blessed with excellent water pressure so results will definitely vary.
@dadthefixerflorida
Жыл бұрын
@@SkyroofNova72 understood. I do know that some valves make more noise when they are not wide open. Glad you found a fix!
@JeeVes-lj9we
Жыл бұрын
I’m voting for you for president!
@raul6278
Жыл бұрын
Without the "Treehugger comments," your suggestion makes sense. Now, cover the splash up from the water flow onto the vanity top.
@firstnamelastname479
Жыл бұрын
I call bs. You're not carrying all that day in day out appendix.
@dadthefixerflorida
Жыл бұрын
Haha you are not wrong! It got heavy after a while. Not the fault of the holster, just the setup I chose to have it built in. Sidecar rigs are pretty bulky. I wanted to carry with the light/laser combo, but the bulk is more than I wanted in the end. I’m using the no light setup with a standard kydex appendix and a rmr. It is doable to carry as I showed. But in our climate, it’s not my edc.
@seabee12333
Жыл бұрын
it could give a new meaning to the term decocker
@kathyhansen2820
Жыл бұрын
I'm a fairly recent Bradenton transplant Black chunks come out of my little toilet holes. What the heck is with the water here?
@dadthefixerflorida
Жыл бұрын
I don’t have that issue. You may need a whole house cartridge filter. Lots of city water changes and pipes getting fixed, could have been dirt.
@hernandopatino3010
Жыл бұрын
Great and useful video… I was sharing your frustration… I took that little monster off!!! 👍 Thank you!!!
@richardhanley3608
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, I’ve had same problem. Now I can fix it.
@sallyt717
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!!!
@ver2cal2010
Жыл бұрын
Falco makes beautiful leather holsters too. I have one of them for my S&W revolver.
@howardzeigler1003
Жыл бұрын
Excellent, I just put a scrim shaw through the little pink piece and threw it away. It is definitely the problem. Works so much better now. Thank you!
@EvolutionWendy
2 жыл бұрын
CALIFORNIA - Favor water conservation BUT also want to fill a pint glass or pot of water fast, even washing my hands is difficult with the Kohler water restrictor. I just installed a Kohler (myself!) and it almost dribbles. Thanks I'll find the 1/8 allen wrench and fix this aggro problem.
@cindylangdon7527
2 жыл бұрын
Thx!!! I now have water pressure! 👍 I love the faucet, but started to have problems. Was at the point where I was going to call Kohler. Then I decided to check uTube, and waaala I found your video! Fixed it myself. My fingers a little sore working the allen wrench, but it was worth it! You gave me great tips, for I’m not a plumber either! 😎
@kristencozzarin6609
2 жыл бұрын
Hi! Two questions. Do you know the model/make of this thing? Second, were you able get the aerator out? I have pliers small enough to get in there but can't get it out.
@dadthefixerflorida
2 жыл бұрын
I don’t know the model number. The aerator can pull straight down, use a little force. Keep in mind that you will break off some of the fins by removing it that way. I didn’t find any benefits in removing it, other than cleaning it and removing the hard water crusties, ewe! Lol. Now that I know the part that I needed to remove, I wouldn’t take off the aerator.
@barbf8628
2 жыл бұрын
OK good fix. video could have been about 2 minutes long without all the whining.
@stevespence8947
2 жыл бұрын
Thank u. Exact same problem and is now fixed!
@playtime5423
2 жыл бұрын
Good work. Thanks!
@angelb4241
2 жыл бұрын
Good review 👍.
@georgiabulmer294
2 жыл бұрын
Oh my goodness!! Thank you so very much. I hate these faucets. Cannot wait to get that stupid thing out of my faucets.
@kathima6459
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you So So so so much for this video. We have a pair of these in our bathroom and I have the one that really didn't work well. Suffice to say, I made a smaller version of the mistake you did (getting water everywhere), The pink restrictor is out and I am loving the water flow through my faucet now.! Thanks again 🙂
@kathima6459
Жыл бұрын
So back when I fixed mine, my wife wasn't interested in having hers fixed but now she is. I just got it repaired and I used this video again thanks again. 🙂
@tomfrohne2817
2 жыл бұрын
Chad you just saved me my beer allowance for the year by showing me how to fix my Kohler faucet ! The Allen wrench was a little taxing but I kept thinking about how good that first one would taste with a happy wife too.
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