Hand Held Shower Head
Handheld Shower
A hand-held shower is a device which consists of a portable shower head connected to a metallic hose that can be removed from its base to direct the stream of water to any part of the body. A massaging showerhead is a handheld showerhead with variety selections to alter the pulsating pattern of the water flow to your specific preferences and needs. Handheld showerheads can be removed from their wall position and directed to a specific body area that needs a massage, used for a child's bath and shower or for an aged person who needs to be seated while showering or simply used to clean and rinse shower corners.
Best Handheld Shower Brands
Several brands of handheld showers, variously priced are easily available. Alson's, Danze, Kohler, Delta, Grohe, Moen and Price Pfister are some well-known brand manufacturers of handheld showers. The price ranges between $23 - $90 for the ordinary units while the median ones are priced between $130 -$250 and the high end products can be bought for up to $600 for a single piece. Online stores may offer discounts and free shipping.
Accessories Required for Installation of Handheld Showers
You will need the following tools and supplies if you are planning to install the handheld shower yourself: an adjustable wrench, Teflon tape, gasket, and a pipe mounted hand-held showerhead and a towel are necessary to set up a hand held shower.
Installation Directions
Place the towel on the bath floor as a precautionary measure to protect the tiles. Remove the existing showerhead using the wrench to expose the threads on the shower arm supply pipe. Wipe clean the threads on the shower arm supply pipe. Wrap Teflon tape on to the threads of the shower arm supply pipe. Next, simply attach the handheld shower mount onto the shower. Insert the gasket into the end of the hose and then connect each end of the shower where indicated. Finally, place the hand shower on the mount - and voila! You're finished. The hand shower is now ready for use. A common problem that the showerheads have is of lime scale build-up, due to the minerals like calcium and magnesium present in the hard water, resulting in poor water pressure. This problem can be set right by securing a cloth soaked in vinegar around the showerhead, using a rubber band. As the acid continues to eat away the deposits, clean the pores using a toothbrush and scrubbing powder. The use of commercial products designed to remove lime deposit, as per the instructions provided on the labels is recommended.