Are you unsatisfied with your existing showerhead due to leaks, poor water pressure or its inability to offer different massage actions? Today, the consumer has so many choices when buying a new showerhead. From traditional wall-mounted showerheads to overhead rain showers and shower systems with multiple heads, lights and computerised programming.
Types of showerheads
Traditional wall mounted shower heads - Wall-mounted showerheads come in a range of styles and options to suit any bathroom or budget. When plumbing a wall-mounted head, be sure to take users' height into consideration.
Overhead rain showers - These systems contain large, flat heads that are suspended directly above the user and direct the spray straight down. The overhead rain showers are often larger than the traditional wall-mounted systems and can be up to 1m in length. They should be installed in the middle of the shower and typically require the services of a plumber to install.
Hand-held shower systems - These systems have a handheld piece that is attached to the wall of the shower via a flexible extension hose. Sometimes the systems have a vertical slide bar that can adjust the height of the showerhead. These are the most flexible systems that allow the user to move the showerhead around. They are particularly handy for children, pets, disabled or injured shower users. They are also great for keeping hair dry when the showerhead is correctly positioned.
Shower systems - These showers have multiple heads and often combine an overhead rain shower and handheld shower in one system. Some systems contain a dozen shower heads for an amazing, luxurious experience. Programmable systems can offer a variety of lighting, music, and television inside your shower. The possible configurations are limited only by your imagination and your home's water pressure.
Finish
Showerheads come in a variety of finishes from brass, polished or brushed chrome, stainless steel, gold, platinum, matt black, white and nickel finishes. The finish should match the decor of your bathroom and other fixtures you have bought or have installed already. If there is a tap for a bath or basin, ensure you match its design. Also, remember although polished finishes are more elegant, they require constant cleaning to remove fingermarks and spots. Brushed and matt black finishes are much better at hiding this.
Number of showerheads
For a busy couple having 2 shower heads including 1 overhead rain shower and 1 wall mounted handheld system is ideal. One partner (typically the male) can drench themselves with the overhead rain shower whilst the wall shower would be preferred by women who want to keep their hair dry.
Showerhead options
Various options are available on select shower head systems. You can have full spray, massage, rain, mist, waterfall, bubble and jet spray action. Make sure the spray pattern is easily adjustable, even with soapy hands. If you don't need these options then select a standard showerhead.
Eco friendly
Conserving water without sacrificing luxury is certainly top of mind for consumers today. All Australian showerheads must display a sticker with a WELs rating. The scale ranges from zero to six with the higher number indicating more water efficiency.
Today there are many options on the market to save water consumption. The Tapron Shower Range offers Air-Turbo Technology featured in a hand shower saving up to 30% less water.
Installation
Changing a showerhead can be as easy as turning the taps firmly off, removing the old showerhead by turning it counterclockwise to remove it, replacing the Teflon tape to prevent leakage and then installing the new shower head.
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