Shower head advice

Cloud · 06-20-2007, 12:00 PM

I realize this is kind of trivial, but I want to buy a new shower head for my shower that has a hand-held attachment. There are too many choices! I don't know what to look for!

Any advice would be appreciated.

I'm also NOT planning on installing it myself.

Shawnee123 · 06-20-2007, 12:05 PM

I'm pretty careful about shower head. You don't want to kneel over the drain, because you'll get a back-up. You also need to be careful about slippage. Safety first, I always say.

I know I'm a smartass beeatch but I just couldn't resist.

I have a hand held shower head but I don't like it. I still have one of those shower heads that are like rain showers, and I may forgo the conveniences of the removable shower head for the "spring rain" effect and change it out..

Also, Cloud, if you have someone to do it for you that's great, but don't pay someone. Shower heads are really easy to install, unless you have to change the pipes or something. A little thread tape and you're good to go.

fargon · 06-20-2007, 12:22 PM

The Shower Massage is the best, we have one with a mount and we can take it down or use it as a regular shower head cost about $20.00 and took 5 minutes to install.

Cloud · 06-20-2007, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shawnee123

I'm pretty careful about shower head. You don't want to kneel over the drain, because you'll get a back-up. You also need to be careful about slippage. Safety first, I always say.

I know I'm a smartass beeatch but I just couldn't resist.

I had to read this a couple of times before it made sense. I was totally not expecting that, LOL!

Shawnee123 · 06-20-2007, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cloud

I had to read this a couple of times before it made sense. I was totally not expecting that, LOL!

I know it was juvenile, but it was just there! Thanks for not being miffed that I joked on your thread. I did try to follow up with some real advice. I miss my old apartment, big old claw foot tub with the rain shower head...bliss. The one thing I don't like about where I live now is the tub/shower.

Cloud · 06-20-2007, 02:18 PM

oh, jokes are great! (unless they are mean jokes).

I think Shower Massage is a good, well known brand, but I'm tempted by the Water Pik. I especially want an actual water pic for your teeth that hooks up to the shower head, but don't know if you can do that with the hand-held thingy.

fargon · 06-20-2007, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cloud

oh, jokes are great! (unless they are mean jokes).

I think Shower Massage is a good, well known brand, but I'm tempted by the Water Pik. I especially want an actual water pic for your teeth that hooks up to the shower head, but don't know if you can do that with the hand-held thingy.

You can get a diverter valve and put in anything you want.

monster · 06-20-2007, 07:52 PM

Sheldon recommended the Dynadouche iirc.

Cloud · 06-20-2007, 08:00 PM

interesting. but not quite what I'm looking for.

and SOME people might be able to install a diverterthingy. but not me

lumberjim · 06-20-2007, 09:56 PM

what do you plan to do with the hand held attachment?

Cloud · 06-20-2007, 10:03 PM

um . . . personal hygiene.

Really! mostly spot cleaning.

lumberjim · 06-20-2007, 10:18 PM

spot cleaning...har!

* <------spot

Cloud · 06-20-2007, 10:22 PM

in! in!

damn spot!

Telefunken · 06-22-2007, 06:47 AM

I have a Hansgrohe shower head and it works well. The best feature is it won't clog up with mineral deposits.

Violet Haze · 06-27-2007, 01:58 PM

Just make sure the attachment hose is long enough.

06-20-2007, 12:00 PM	#1
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	Shower head advice I realize this is kind of trivial, but I want to buy a new shower head for my shower that has a hand-held attachment. There are too many choices! I don't know what to look for! Any advice would be appreciated. I'm also NOT planning on installing it myself. __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

06-20-2007, 12:05 PM	#2
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	I'm pretty careful about shower head. You don't want to kneel over the drain, because you'll get a back-up. You also need to be careful about slippage. Safety first, I always say. I know I'm a smartass beeatch but I just couldn't resist. I have a hand held shower head but I don't like it. I still have one of those shower heads that are like rain showers, and I may forgo the conveniences of the removable shower head for the "spring rain" effect and change it out.. Also, Cloud, if you have someone to do it for you that's great, but don't pay someone. Shower heads are really easy to install, unless you have to change the pipes or something. A little thread tape and you're good to go. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

06-20-2007, 12:22 PM	#3
fargon Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: La Crosse, WI Posts: 8,924	The Shower Massage is the best, we have one with a mount and we can take it down or use it as a regular shower head cost about $20.00 and took 5 minutes to install. __________________ Annoy the ones that ignore you!!! I live a blessed life I Love my Country, I Fear the Government!!! Heavily medicated for the good of mankind.

06-20-2007, 02:18 PM	#6
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	oh, jokes are great! (unless they are mean jokes). I think Shower Massage is a good, well known brand, but I'm tempted by the Water Pik. I especially want an actual water pic for your teeth that hooks up to the shower head, but don't know if you can do that with the hand-held thingy. __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

06-20-2007, 07:52 PM	#8
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	Sheldon recommended the Dynadouche iirc. __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

06-20-2007, 08:00 PM	#9
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	interesting. but not quite what I'm looking for. and SOME people might be able to install a diverterthingy. but not me __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

06-20-2007, 09:56 PM	#10
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	what do you plan to do with the hand held attachment? __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

06-20-2007, 10:03 PM	#11
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	um . . . personal hygiene. Really! mostly spot cleaning. __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

06-20-2007, 10:18 PM	#12
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	spot cleaning...har! * <------spot __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

06-20-2007, 10:22 PM	#13
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	in! in! damn spot! __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

06-22-2007, 06:47 AM	#14
Telefunken Going for the DX Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Taxachusetts Posts: 82	I have a Hansgrohe shower head and it works well. The best feature is it won't clog up with mineral deposits.

06-27-2007, 01:58 PM	#15
Violet Haze Pithy Euphemist Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 19	Just make sure the attachment hose is long enough.

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