Troubleshooting Guide

Low pressures are common in large buildings with many floors or if your water supply
comes from a private well. The ShowerStart TSV requires static water pressures of at
least 30 psi to function properly. If you suspect this is causing your issue please contact
Evolve Technologies for further assistance. We have a specialized version of the
ShowerStart TSV for low-pressure environments.
4. CLEANING YOUR SHOWERHEAD.
In general cleaning, the ShowerStart TSV or the ShowerStart TSV portion of your
showerhead is not recommended, as the solvents designed to remove mineral build-up
can damage the internal seals necessary for proper valve function. Therefore, we only
recommend cleaning the showerhead portion of the product. The showerhead's spray
nozzles can be cleaned in two separate ways. The first way is to simply rub the nozzles
clean while you're showering. This is accomplished by running your thumb or finger over
the nozzles a few times while the shower is running. This loosens and ejects mineral
deposits within the nozzles that may be interfering with the showerhead's performance.
The second way involves using vinegar to dissolve mineral deposits trapped within the
spray nozzles. This is easy to do and can even be accomplished without removing the
showerhead from the shower arm. All you need is a small plastic bag, a rubber band,
and white vinegar.
1. Slip a rubber band over the top of the showerhead. You may want to loop it around
the shower arm once or twice so the plastic bag stays in place.
2. Fill a small plastic bag with white vinegar (sandwich bags often work well). Attach the
bag to the showerhead by slipping the top of it underneath the rubber band.
3. Make sure the spray nozzles are completely submerged in the white vinegar. Wait
approximately one hour, then remove the bag and turn on the water to flush the
showerhead.
4. Once this is complete you can polish the showerhead with a soft cloth to make it
shine like new.