BACKGROUND

The present disclosure relates generally to shower systems. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to a shower system that allows for a user to selectively increase the inlet flow rate for a showerhead or other water delivery device above a maximum allowable inlet flow rate from a household water line.

SUMMARY

At least one exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a shower system. The shower system includes a water supply conduit, a reservoir, and a valve actuator. The reservoir is fixedly coupled to the water supply conduit such that the reservoir and the water supply conduit are fluidly coupled. The valve actuator is configured for actuation between a first position in which water is supplied from the water supply conduit and a second position in which water is supplied from the reservoir.

Another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a shower system. The shower system includes a water supply conduit, a reservoir, a showerhead, and a valve actuator. The reservoir is fluidly coupled to the water supply conduit. The showerhead is fluidly coupled to the water supply conduit and the reservoir. The valve actuator is configured for actuation between an open position in which water is supplied from the water supply conduit to the showerhead and a closed position in which water is supplied from the reservoir to the showerhead.

Yet another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a valve actuator. The valve actuator includes a valve body, a diverter, and a biasing member. The valve body defines a first inlet, a second inlet, a first outlet, and a second outlet. The first outlet is at least partially aligned with the first inlet and the second outlet is at least partially aligned with the second inlet. The valve body further includes a central longitudinal channel extending between the first inlet and the first outlet and also between the second inlet and the second outlet. The diverter is disposed in the central longitudinal channel. The diverter is configured to actuate the valve actuator between an open position in which the first inlet is fluidly coupled to the first outlet and a closed position in which the second inlet is fluidly coupled to the second outlet. The biasing member is disposed in the central longitudinal channel between the diverter and the valve body. The biasing member is configured as a mechanical switch that automatically biases the diverter toward the open position when a flow rate of water between the second inlet and the second outlet drops below a threshold value.

This summary is illustrative only and is not intended to be in any way limiting.

