Shower faucet combo 94 TK July 27, 2021, 01:10:35 am I need to purchase a new hose and hand held shower nozzle. The bathroom sink faucet works fine, I hope to leave that as is… Any suggestions or direction from the group? Yes, I have the type that you need to pull upward on the hose to divert the water away from the faucet. Water pressure in the kitchen is great, the bathroom sink is good-the shower, not so much.
Re: Shower faucet combo 94 TK Reply #1 – July 27, 2021, 03:37:44 am Oxgenics shower heads are a popular upgrade. This one has a built-in shut-off valve and a 5' hose.BodySpa RV Handheld Shower – 26188 OxygenicsEntering '"shower head" in the Seach section will show many threads on this subject.Larry 2 Likes
Re: Shower faucet combo 94 TK Reply #2 – July 27, 2021, 08:22:16 am The Oxgenics shower head is what comes with the new 2021 LD coaches. The thumb shut-off button is designed to continually dribble a little water when closed.
Re: Shower faucet combo 94 TK Reply #3 – July 27, 2021, 08:38:30 am "The thumb shut-off button is designed to continually dribble a little water when closed."---Eh? I looked up this "feature" of Oxygenics shower heads and found posts on various forums and boards back to 2013 either complaining about the dribble or offering various explanations, some quite creative, for the drippy design. Maybe someone who uses an Oxygenics can either explain why the thing dribbles or reveal their drip fix, if any? A constantly dribbling shower head does not seem like a positive feature to me! 1 Likes
Re: Shower faucet combo 94 TK Reply #4 – July 27, 2021, 09:20:39 am Far as my experience, ALL shower head shutoff valves dribble. I find it helps as the temperature does not drop in the hose AND keeps a little warm water down your body to avert hypothermia in the winter. The real reason is undoubtably to avoid over-pressurizing and bursting the hose.Steve 1 Likes
Re: Shower faucet combo 94 TK Reply #5 – July 27, 2021, 09:49:53 am "The real reason is undoubtably to avoid over-pressurizing and bursting the hose."--I did figure that, but in a 2003 TK, there is not enough pressure from the old Whisper King pump to be concerned about! I don't have an Oxygenics, just a similar replacement for the original puny shower head in the 2003 TK. The diverter dribbles enough on its own, and the shower head drips if it's hung up without draining the hose first. 1 Likes
Re: Shower faucet combo 94 TK Reply #6 – July 27, 2021, 10:03:37 am Quote from: Steve - July 27, 2021, 09:20:39 amFar as my experience, ALL shower head shutoff valves dribble. I find it helps as the temperature does not drop in the hose AND keeps a little warm water down your body to avert hypothermia in the winter. The real reason is undoubtably to avoid over-pressurizing and bursting the hose.SteveYes, even ones for home with no hose will dribble to keep the temp good. I have used shut offs my entire adult life. 1 Likes
Re: Shower faucet combo 94 TK Reply #7 – July 27, 2021, 11:54:56 am Hi Joan; My diverter has never dribbled at the faucet when running the shower head. The first shower head supplied by LD, didn't have much pressure with my Whisper-King pump. I replaced the shower head after about a week of ownership of my new LD with an aftermarket head that had smaller holes. Saved water, sprayed better because the pump could keep up. If the valve at the shower head didn't 'dribble', the pressure would build up in the hose. and the only thing that keeps the diverter valve in the shower position is water pressure. If they equalize, then the diverter shuts off, back to being a sink spout. Now my diverter is a bit 'sticky', possibly by design so that doesn't happen too easily. As Steve said a little bit of flow keeps the water in the plumbing all the way under the floor to the water heater, a little bit warm. I intentionally drain the water in the shower hose out into the drain, after I shut off the diverter and faucet. I also drain out the water in the hose of the toilet 'wand' back into the toilet, after letting go of the flush valve. (if the wand was used). I just had to replace my water pump after Morro Bay this March, and the 4008 seems good. Higher pressure and more flow. I'll have to check on those screws that seem to want to come loose. A pain to get to. RonB 2 Likes
Re: Shower faucet combo 94 TK Reply #8 – July 27, 2021, 02:21:11 pm I apologize in advance…Does the shower head itself unscrew from the hose? 2 Likes
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