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Brand new showerhead rattles? Normal?

I've just bought a bath mixer tap with shower attachment. The multi function showerhead has a dial for different settings.

On unpacking it I found that he showerhead rattles inside when you shake it, no matter what setting it's on. It was very well packaged and I don't think it's damaged in transit. I think it might be a manufacturing defect or a lack of quality.

The retailer tells me this rattling is perfectly normal and something to do with the different modes or pulsate mode.

Has anyone come across this please?

Comments

  • catt_2
    catt_2 Posts: 356 Forumite
    By the way, I have not installed it yet.

    Thanks in advance for any helpful advice.
  • Canucklehead
    Canucklehead Posts: 6,254 Forumite
    Hi

    Your retailer could well be right. If it's got the setting I think it has it's like a machine gun burst! Try it ;)

    Corgi Guy.
    Ask to see CIPHE (Chartered Institute of Plumbing & Heating Engineering)
  • catt_2
    catt_2 Posts: 356 Forumite
    Thanks Canucklehead, that's reassurring! I've been to the shop to shake a few for myself and sure enough, they do rattle! I think I can live with that if its a good shower. Thanks again!
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