Hand showers, shower heads and body sprays

Shower heads come in a choice of design styles and sizes to suit all installation requirements. A good shower head will offer a variety of different spray patterns to the suit the needs and mood of the user.

 

Hand showers
From the simple to the sublime, hand showers come in a variety of shapes, sizes and design styles. Your chosen hand shower should feature internal pipes leading to each of the shower nozzles, this will guarantee an even spay pattern.

Choose a model with silicone nozzles. These prevent the build-up of limescale and can simply be wiped clean with your hand or a cloth. Finally, before you purchase your handshower check that it is comfortable to hold and that it offers a number of spray patterns – switching between these should be effortless.
 

Shower Heads
Shower heads can either be fixed to the wall or to the ceiling. Many manufacturers also offer a range of shower arms, enabling you to benefit from a direct overhead spray. Extra-large, ceiling-mounted shower heads are becoming increasingly popular – these tend to be modern in their design and provide a wider all-encompassing spray. Obviously the larger the head, the more water it requires, so check with your showroom or plumber that you will have an adequate supply of hot water to cope with the demand. Compare manufacturers to find out how many litres their shower head uses per minute – some are much more efficient than others.  

Body sprays
Body sprays, sometimes referred to as body jets, are small showerheads positioned on one or more of the walls within the shower area. Each delivers a focussed jet of water to target a specific part of the body. Although their position is set at the time of installation, a ball-joint lets you pinpoint the spray. 

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