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My water pressure is very low from the original install is there a way to adjust the faucet to allow a better pressure flow

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Your issue could be caused by the water restrictor in the shower head. To know for sure, remove the shower head and then turn the water on.

Very tough water restrictions have manufacturers using plastic water restrictors in the shower heads.

Although you are not supose to, some shower heads can be taken apart to modify, or remove the restrictor.

I hope this helps you.

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many questions... Because you were not specific! We would like to help, but we can help you better to get to a solution when the questions are not so basic!
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