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Need advice on Master Shower

5 years ago

I need to buy fixtures asap but stuck on what showerheads to buy. I have 3 scenarios, please let me know which is best.

1) Fixed shower head + handshower on a slide bar. Do I even need a fixed showerhead if the handshower can do the same thing? I guess the advantage of this one is I can always change the fixed head with a rainshower head?

2) Handshower on a slide bar + ceiling mounted rainshower

3) Fixed + handshower + rainshower

What would you have?

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_sophiewheeler

5 years ago

Have you ever actually used a rain shower? They’re terrible IMO. Stand out in a thunderstorm to see what it’s like. What it’s supposed to be like. I don’t want water in my eyes and nose just to be able to wash the front bits. I want a directional spray that I can keep by eyes, nose, and mouth, out of in order to breathe.

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mxk3 z5b_MI
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
I would have either a single hand-held (which I have now), or a hand-held + fixed shower head. I would not want to be without a hand-held to keep the private parts cleaned.
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I just posted on another thread where the OP was looking at shower fixture options. You might find those comments helpful. The system I referenced (Hansgrohe Radiance, #27112) has the volume/diverter to handheld on the left and the temp control (which we set and leave alone) on the right. It is not inexpensive and it is not a cheap aftermarket but maybe Sophie is referring to something else. Photo in the comments on the thread here: [https://www.houzz.com/discussions/need-advice-on-master-shower-dsvw-vd~5117129?n=10[(https://www.houzz.com/discussions/need-advice-on-master-shower-dsvw-vd~5117129?n=10)
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janecalle
5 years ago
I struggled with that decision as well. After LOTS of research and analysis, we decided on the fixed shower head and hand-held and are very happy with it. The shower head, while larger, still has plenty of pressure and it is adjustable (tilts left/right and up/down, so you can control spray direction). The hand-held is great for rinsing down the shower as well. I'm kind of a nut about maintenance and this makes it so easy. It's all personal preference. Here's mine: Hansgrohe #27112. Good luck!
cat_mom
5 years ago
I just posted this on another thread:

We really like our Hansgrohe air injection Raindance shower heads. Ours have three settings; rainshower, mixed, pulse/massage. The addition of the air injection gives the rainshower a bit more oomph. FWIW, I have longish curly hair, and the showerhead does a good job rinsing out my shampoo and conditioner.
mxk3 z5b_MI
5 years ago
Oh, that is a nice-looking shower set-up, Janecalle!
janecalle
5 years ago
Yes cat_mom, ours is the Raindance as well and I agree. Forgot to mention the different settings which is a plus.
localeater
5 years ago
Fixed shower head and handheld and oh so happy. My handheld is the Hansgrohe Raindance and my fixed is the Symmons
chispa
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
I've gone with #1 as I've remodeled 5 bathrooms. Handhelds never provide as much water pressure as a wall mounted shower head. Mostly use the handhelds to make cleaning easier.

Make sure to have adjustable volume controls ... I hate on/off type of controls. Separate thermostatic valve.
KD
5 years ago
Fixed and handheld. I don’t like handheld alone with a bracket to hold it at fixed height because I find they often don’t like to sit in the bracket the way you want them to be oriented, plus the loop of the tubing can get in the way.

As far as the handheld - it’s much nicer if the handheld has an ‘off’ switch of some kind on the unit, so you can have it not spray all over if you want to drop it temporarily.
Alex Kim
Original Author
5 years ago
Thanks everyone! I've decided on a fixed and handheld combo. I went to the plumbing store today and there are some models which would allow me to run both at the same time just by adjusting the diverter. Was a surprise since i thought this couldn't be done anymore.

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