Alright, I found it. in the manual it speaks of a Vacuum breaker that's in the hose.
from the manual:
a vacuum breaker is a device that is required by certain code authorities to protect your community's water supply from the back flow of water. the vacuum breaker usually DISCHARGES A SMALL AMOUNT OF WATER each time you turn on your shower. it may also DRAIN WATER WHEN YOU SHUT IT OFF. both are normal conditions - the water is draining, not leaking.
DON NOT TRY TO TIGHTEN OR REMOVE THE VACUUM BREAKER which is permanently installed into the hose. this could cause damage to the mechanism.
so is this vacuum breaker the same thing as a water restrictor? I've never heard of this term before (and don't know about restrictors either).
are you guys sure I can take it out? even though it says it has to stay in?
THANKS again all!!
from the manual:
a vacuum breaker is a device that is required by certain code authorities to protect your community's water supply from the back flow of water. the vacuum breaker usually DISCHARGES A SMALL AMOUNT OF WATER each time you turn on your shower. it may also DRAIN WATER WHEN YOU SHUT IT OFF. both are normal conditions - the water is draining, not leaking.
DON NOT TRY TO TIGHTEN OR REMOVE THE VACUUM BREAKER which is permanently installed into the hose. this could cause damage to the mechanism.
so is this vacuum breaker the same thing as a water restrictor? I've never heard of this term before (and don't know about restrictors either).
are you guys sure I can take it out? even though it says it has to stay in?
THANKS again all!!