How to Install the Shower Filter

What's in the box:

BOROUX Shower Filter

Replaceable filter
Backflush coupling
Two black sealing washers
Sealing tape

The extra red, yellow, and green flow restricter washers can be discarded.

BOROUX Shower Head

Adjustable shower head
Extra black sealing washer
Sealing Teflon tape

How To Install the BOROUX Shower Filter and Shower Head

Installation

Remove Existing Shower Head

Remove the existing shower head from the shower arm.
Clean the threads on the shower arm.
Remove the plastic end caps from the shower filter.

Install the Shower Filter

Place one black sealing washer inside the female end of the shower filter.
Screw the shower filter onto the shower arm. Hand-tighten only.

Attach the Shower Head

Screw the shower head onto the shower filter. Hand-tighten only.
Ensure one black sealing washer is inside the shower head.

Check for Leaks (If Needed)

If leakage occurs, wrap the shower arm threads 2–3 times with the white thread-sealing tape

Note: The shower filter can be used with the BOROUX Shower Head or your existing shower head.

Usage Instructions

Before entering the shower, activate the filter by running hot water through the shower system.

Adjust the shower water temperature to a comfortable setting.

Note: The filter was designed to give optimum performance with a shower water temperature of 120º F / 49º C.

A cleaner shower to make you look good and feel good.

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Frequently Asked Questions

I received a red, green, and yellow piece with my shower filter, what are these for?

The shower filters come with three flow restrictors. These are used to reduce the flow of water going in to the shower filter. You DO NOT need to use a flow restrictor for the shower filter to work properly.

Red - 2.5 Gallons Per Minute

Green - 2.0 Gallons Per Minute

Yellow - 1.8 Gallons Per Minute

I received a black sealing washer and thread tape. Which do I use for installation?

The shower filter comes with both thread sealing tape and a black sealing washer. You can use whichever you prefer, but we do not recommend using both.

What is the maximum water temperature at which the shower filter should be used?

The maximum operating temperature for the Shower Filter is rated at 120°F. To avoid scalding in the shower, the temperature should not exceed 110°F.

Can the Shower Filters be used intermittently or do they stop working after drying out?

The process of oxidation occurs when the filter is activated by water. It will lose its filtering capability over time. If your shower filter has not been used in a few months, it should be replaced. Testing for the Shower Filter is based on continual usage.

Does the shower filter remove chloramines?

The Shower Filter does not remove Chloramine. Chlorine exists in two forms; combined available chlorine, and free available chlorine (free-chlorine). Combined available chlorine is present as chloramine or other derivatives in water. Free available chlorine is the residual chlorine present as dissolved gas, hypochlorous acid, or hypochlorite not combined with ammonia. The Shower Filter removes the free available chlorine which presents the most danger to the human body.

NOTE: Simple OTO (ortho toluidine) type chlorine tests cannot be relied upon to show the presence of free available chlorine. This type of test also shows the presence of combined chlorine. When testing for free available chlorine, an inexpensive test is the DPD (N,N-diethyl-p-phenylenediamine) method.

What is the maximum PSI that the Shower Filter can withstand?

The Shower Filter can withstand a maximum pressure of 125 PSI.

Can I use the shower filter with my own shower head?

Our Shower Filter is compatible with your existing showerhead, or you can choose to add our massaging showerhead for an enhanced experience. The filter is easy to install and comes with Teflon sealing tape included.

Does the shower head tilt/swivel?

The shower head is designed with a built-in swivel ball joint, so you can tilt and adjust the spray direction to your preferred angle.