What is a reasonable length of time for a shower?

[Sundae]

Do you have a hard water issue in the States at all?
My parents and my landlady have electric (power!) showers. Half the holes don't work, and those that do squirt in unexpected directions.

In defence of my country, the best showers I've ever been in have been in the UK. Sadly, the worst have been too.

[monster]

Originally Posted by Sundae Girl

In defence of my country, the best showers I've ever been in have been in the UK. Sadly, the worst have been too.

If I didn't know better, I'd think you'd never left there....

Some places have hard water, some soft. it's a BIG place

And many people don't have mains water. That surprised me when I first moved here.

[Sundae]

Originally Posted by monster

If I didn't know better, I'd think you'd never left there....

:p Actually the best shower I ever had, ever was in a millionaire best selling author's house in London and it was a Jacuzzi (which like Portaloo and Terrapin is a brand name). Glorious.

Some places have hard water, some soft. it's a BIG place

I know that you plum. I was asking about whether it was a problem, but I take it from Bruce having the solution that it is. Although I suppose it was obvious that hard water is the same worldwide

And many people don't have mains water. That surprised me when I first moved here.

Now that's something I wasn't aware of. I once stayed in a cottage in Scotland that only used the mains in the kitchen sink - the water in the toilet & bathroom ran brown til you'd left it a while. It was gorgeous to bath in though.

[xoxoxoBruce]

Originally Posted by Sundae Girl

My parents and my landlady have electric (power!) showers. Half the holes don't work, and those that do squirt in unexpected directions.

Fill a plastic bag with white vinegar and tie it up so the shower head is submerged. It shouldn't take more than a half hour to unclog the holes, then take it off and turn the shower on to clear the holes. Repeat as necessary.