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NC-2009 WEp1:Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction

Adjustable shower head

We received a reviewer comment saying since we had an adjustable shower head we would have to assume the highest gpm setting. We'd like to appeal the credit and ask that the gpm of the 3 shower head setting be averaged to determine the gpm as is done with the dual flush toilettes. It seems a bit rash to assume that everyone will re-adjust the shower head to the highest setting. It would be like assuming that everyone uses the higher flush option on the dual flush toilets. Has anyone had any issues with adjustable shower heads?

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Tristan Roberts
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Fri, 12/20/2013 - 21:25

Nena, I would have to agree with the reviewer. With a toilet someone feels virtuous using the low-flush option. There is no pleasure in using more water. However, with a shower, they may be quite likely to indulge. What is the adjustment mechanism? Does it default back to low flow, or would it stay on the most recently used setting? If the latter, that could be a problem.What is the justification for using an adjustable shower head? There are very satisfying showers available with low-flow fixtures.

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