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<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN class=273145823-12052011>They
probably won't wow the unit owners one little bit, but it's one one of those
things they will eventually have to get used to - like airport
security. Essentially, a drenching shower and low flow are a
contradiction in terms and it is possible to spend quite a lot of money to find
this out. I suspected this is because the "drenching rain" setting can
only be achieved by aerating the water, and is hence doomed from the
start. They usually rely on high pressure small jets, "needles" to give
the impression they are doing the job.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN
class=273145823-12052011>However, a client recently amazed me by declaring
complete satisfaction with a large round unit that looks old and-fashioned and
feels it too. This is the Dorf "Tiber" series, 150 to 250mm. The 150
is local WELS-rated three star, which is about 2.25 US gal/min and the larger
ones are 2-star, about 3 US gal/min. The price doesn't amaze me - $300
-$420. </SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN class=273145823-12052011><A
href="http://www.dorf.com.au/product-ranges/showers/tiber">http://www.dorf.com.au/product-ranges/showers/tiber</A></SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN class=273145823-12052011>So,
apparently it can be done, and you may find a local
equivalent!</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN
class=273145823-12052011> I have not tried it
myself. </SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN class=273145823-12052011>The
location of your demonstration might not be the best choice. If the showers you
allude to run hot water and the pool house is remote from the heater, be
prepared for complaints about the time taken for the hot to get through. Be
prepared for this even if the heater is close.....</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<P><FONT size=2>Nick Pyner<BR><BR>Dee Why NSW </FONT></P>
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<DIV class=OutlookMessageHeader dir=ltr align=left><FONT face=Tahoma
size=2>-----Original Message-----<BR><B>From:</B>
greenbuilding-bounces@lists.bioenergylists.org
[mailto:greenbuilding-bounces@lists.bioenergylists.org]<B>On Behalf Of
</B>Alan Abrams<BR><B>Sent:</B> Friday, 13 May 2011 2:42 AM<BR><B>To:</B>
undisclosed-recipients:<BR><B>Subject:</B> [Greenbuilding] low flow shower
heads<BR><BR></FONT></DIV>Greetings--<BR><BR>looking for recommendations for
water sense rated shower heads that provide the best illusion of a drenching
shower. this is for a demonstration project for a c1968 condo with 250
units, many no doubt with original equipment at 4gpm's or more. three
samples will be installed in the two bathrooms of the pool house, hopefully to
wow the unit owners...<BR><BR>-AA<BR></BLOCKQUOTE></BODY></HTML>