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    Jan 24, 2011, 05:40 PM
    Adding second shower head in shower
    I have an upstairs shower that I want to add a second shower head to. The second head will be on the opposite side of the wall. The current shower head puts out 2.5 gallons per minute I think. If I buy two new shower heads that have a lower output rate will that allow me to have enough pressure in both heads?
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    Jan 24, 2011, 07:59 PM

    We can't answer this since we know nothing about the size of your supply pipes. If you tap into your supply with a new mixng valve tapped prior to your existing valve the volume will drop but not necessarily in half. Do you know anything about the pipe sizing?
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    Jan 25, 2011, 01:48 PM
    The flow is limited by the head to a MAX of 2.5. Don't know what pressure you have but putting in but 2 smaller flow heads would most likely work. You can get them down to 0.5 GPM. Google :Low Flow Shower Heads for reviews.
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    Jan 25, 2011, 01:53 PM
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    I believe it is .5 in.
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    Jan 25, 2011, 01:53 PM
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    Ok. Thanks
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    Jan 25, 2011, 04:25 PM

    1/2" isn't going to work. If you want this to work you can use 1/2" but it must be tapped into the nearest 3/4" supply which should not be too far away. Most baths are plumber with 3/4 and then 1/2" taps go off to each fixture, just make sure your new fixture has its own home run back to a 3/4 and you should be good to go
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