Yup, It Reduces Pressure
As so many other reviewers have commented, this handle is nicely made, looks and fits just like the original one and takes about 2 minutes to install. But, it DOES reduce the maximum pressure that comes out of the nozzle compared to the original.<br /><br />I never used to run the pressure dial much past about 2/3 of the way to the maximum because more would actually start to hurt my gums. To get the same pressure, I have to run the pump at maximum now with this new handle. I figure it HAS to be because the hose isn't as stiff as the original so the sides must microscopically bulge out a little with each pressure pulse and absorb some of the water's energy.<br /><br />But, since I don't need any more than what it puts out now set to maximum, it works OK for me. But, if you want the same maximum pressure you had with the original factory hose, I couldn't get that to happen.
Rating: 3 stars