Hand, head and side showers

Left image: Sena handshower
Right image: Rainshower Jumbo head shower

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

 

Rainshower Cosmpolitan 160mm handshower

Handshowers
From the simple to the sublime, handshowers come in a variety of shapes, sizes and design styles. Your chosen handshower 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.
 

[nodename Rainshower Jumbo head shower

Head showers
Head showers 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 showerheads 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 head shower uses per minute – some are much more efficient than others.
 

Movario side shower

Side showers
Side showers, 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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