Low flow high pressure handheld showerhead

Looking for a massage hand-held showerhead or overhead large rain shower head? Sanliv low flow high pressure handheld showerhead H851 is an adjustable shower head in chrome, made in China. This low-flow showerhead uses 30% less water. You can switch between 1.8gpm and 2.5gpm as you adjust the waterflow, it is acclaimed for its higher pressure compared to most showerheads.



A shower is a great way to wash your hair and body while letting the warm water relax your body at the same time. Many people use a daily shower in the morning to wake themselves up and get ready for work. In recent years water conservationists have managed to get shower head companies to produce more and more low flow and low pressure shower heads that save water. Unfortunately, consumers weren't too happy with this decision since too many modern shower heads leave us wanting more water at higher pressure. If you have moved into an apartment or house recently that has low flow shower heads, consider buying an alternative and get back to those shower heads that give you plenty of water pressure and leave you feeling fully rinsed and clean. I can understand low flow shower heads and why they were developed, but consumers deserve a choice and finding the right shower head should be one of them.

There are essentially 2 types of shower heads - handheld or fixed. Fixed showerheads are mounted to the wall of the shower and don't come off. Hand-held shower heads, on the other hand, have a flexible hose or tube that allows you to take the shower head off the connection on the wall and gives you a much larger range of motion when showering. Many parents find hand held showerheads perfect for giving little children showers or even pets. I prefer a handheld shower head so that I can quickly rinse off any excess soap or shampoo that might have been left over from the shower. Many showerheads are place on the wall so that they can accommodate people of average height. If you are either tall or short, make sure you get a shower head that has an adjustable height feature on it. Low flow shower heads are great for energy saving and there are even special kinds for homes that already have low water pressure to begin with. Consider a shower head with a cut-off valve so that halt the stream of water completely when shampooing or lathering up with soap. Those that love showers realize the relaxing nature of water running over your body so owning a shower head that massages you while cleaning is important. There are a variety of spray patterns available in shower heads, many of them have over 25 options. The most popular being fine mist pattern, massaging swirl pattern, drenching rain pattern, and a sharp spray. If you are so inclined, you can even get dual shower heads installed in your shower for the ultimate in relaxation. The top brand names for shower heads are Waterpik, Speakman, Oxygenics, Moen, Delta, Kohler, Conair (Pollenex), and Grohe. We read reviews online at Amazon.com, Epinions, and Gardenweb.com written by consumers who recently bought new showerheads. Much to our surprise the Delta and Hansgrohe models didn't fair as well as the Kohler and Speakman shower heads. See the results below.

Best Shower Fixtures:
The overall winner in many reviewers eyes was the Kohler Multifunction Showerhead in the Fairfax series for $110. You can browse the complete Kohler line here. Kohler has always offered elegant styling and this 3-way showerhead resists hardwater buildup with its MasterClean surface and you get a wide coverage area with the "aerated and massage spray". Owners say it's the best looking shower head they have seen and they comment that switching between the spray settings is easy and effortless. Consumer Digest chose the Speakman Anystream 2000 World Class Showerhead as a "Best Buy" and it comes in a finish of chrome, white, or polished brass. It ranges in price from $50-$60 and is Speakman's newest multifeatured shower head with 3 spray patterns and volume control. Choose from gentle spray, full coverage, and invigorating massage. Owners say the Speakman gives you full coverage and is very solid.

High Pressure Shower Head:
The Giessdorf 8 Jet Brass Shower Head ($130) in brushed nickel is the perfect solution to those of us that want lots of water pressure from our shower heads. This high pressure shower head made in Germany delivers a powerful stream of water that will rinse your body and hair completely in on time at all. It's available in heavy chrome, polished brass, or titanium finish and looks stylish in modern bathrooms. One word of warning, this shower head does not work well with low flow mixer valves. Otherwise, enjoy the best shower you've had in years with the Giessdorf high pressure shower head. Another site that promises high flow showers is at Highpressureshowerheads.com with their line of products - the Ultimate, the Supreme, the Perfect, and the Large Ultimate. Although we were not able to verify their results, they claim to have tested these models against all others and these came out on top. All the shower heads are under $40 on the site and each offers a slightly different experience than the others. We found that women with long hair prefer high pressure shower heads so that they can rinse out all the shampoo in their hair after taking a shower. Some low flow shower heads take forever to rinse and you may actually save water by using a high flow model.

Hand Held Shower Heads:
The Waterpik TRS-559 Handheld Shower is a top rated hand held shower head that features a classic look with a smooth design. The hand-held model has a power spray setting that is perfect for a relaxing massage. Owners say the stream is "intense" and the pulsating massage is the strongest out there. Easy to switch spray settings even with wet hands. The convenience of a handheld shower head is unmatched in our eyes. You can check out the entire line of Waterpik showerheads online at Waterpik.com/showerheads.

Low Flow Shower Heads:
The numbers are staggering with almost 3 billion gallons of water used daily for showers in the United States and almost half of that water goes wasted since the majority of showerheads use twice the amount of water needed for a cleansing shower. Water is potentially a limited resource on Earth and trying to save and conserve it will probably be mandatory over the next few decades. Buying a low flow shower head means you can do your part in conserving water for the next generations to use. The original low flow shower heads were insufficient in many ways and led to many people thinking that even the modern low pressure shower heads are no good. That is not true anymore since manufacturers have gotten better at reducing water flow while maintaining a reasonable stream on low slow shower heads. We have heard of some people complaining that when someone flushes the toilet and they are in the shower with a low flow shower head, the hot water increases and scalding can occur. This is no myth and should be looked into if it happens in your house. A simple fix is to let a plumber install an anti-scald valve which ensures the proper mix of both cold and hot water even when a toilet gets flushed. We suggest shopping online at Watersavers.com for the best selection of low flow shower heads from Oxygenics and Earth Massage.

Shower Head, Shower Slide Bar, bathroom shower heads, Shower rail, hand shower head

Shower head installation A

Shower head installation is probably one of the easiest do it yourself projects that anyone can complete. In fact, you can do this process simply by reading this article one time and then completing the task by memory. In most instances, you will not have to refer back to the article in order to complete the task.

The first major step when you are replacing your shower head is that you are going to need to remove the old shower head. To do this, simply hold it firmly and twist it off. Sometimes they are on tight depending upon how old they are. Over time they tend to rust into place, especially if it is a metal head.

After removing the head, you'll probably notice a bit of corrosion on the threaded shower piping surface. You are going to want to remove this corrosion before the installation of the new shower head. In order to do this, take lemon juice, add a bit of sugar, and a bit of salt and mix this together. Now, take this mixture and with a brush apply it directly to the surface area. Let it sit for a few minutes to allow it to get to work. Now take a metal wire brush and scrape off all of the old corrosion. It should come off relatively easy with that mixture applied. Add more of the mixture as required until all of the corrosion has been removed.

Now, make sure that you remove all of the mixture with water, ensuring that you clean it off thoroughly. If you don't, the salt, which was used as an abrasive could over time make the area rust again. So by cleaning it off thoroughly you avoid this issue.

Now, go to the store and select the shower head of your choice. Once you get it home, twist it into place. It should go on smooth now that you have cleaned the corrosion away. Make sure that you twist it on firmly, but do not over tighten as you might damage the rubber gasket that keeps the product from leaking.

In order to test it out, turn on the shower and see how it works! Hopefully your shower will run leak free. If you have any leaks, you can easily remedy this by purchasing plumbers gunk, which is a product that you would place inside the new head, that would fill up the holes in that part of your shower head and keep it from leaking. After application of this product, make sure that you allow the shower head to run for several minutes as to remove all of the gunk that may get in the shower line.

More products & tips:
Shower Head & Slide Bar: Cleaning your shower head
Shower Head, Shower Slide Bar, bathroom shower heads, Shower rail, hand shower head

Cleaning your shower head

Summary: When your showerhead gets erratic and begins to clog up, there are several methods you can use to get your showerhead working like new. A soak in cold vinegar, hot vinegar, or Lime-Away overnight will work to loosen up the buildup. A paperclip or tack will clear out the holes in your showerhead to make the water flow evenly again.

Over time, the small holes in a shower head will become clogged. The rate at which this happens depends on factors of the water in your area, such as the amount of minerals in your water. The easiest way to tell if you have a clogged shower head is if your shower has become erratic, spitting water in peculiar patterns. You will probably be able to see the deposits in the holes of your shower head, but they may be so deep that you may not.

To clean out the mineral deposits, unscrew and take apart the entire shower head. While doing this, make sure to keep all the pieces in order for easy reassembly. Soak the parts in vinegar overnight. Scrub off the encrusted minerals with steel wool or a wire brush. This should not be too difficult after soaking the head thoroughly. If necessary, poke open the small holes in the faceplate with a pin or a tack.

If soaking the showerhead in vinegar is not enough, you can also soak the showerhead in hot vinegar. Heat the vinegar, not quite to boiling, and pour it into a container. Place the showerhead in the hot vinegar. Just like with the regular vinegar, let it soak overnight, or about ten to twelve hours. Once it has been thoroughly soaked, rinse the head vigorously in hot water. As an extra measure, take a very thin wire and poke each hole before rinsing. A small, unfolded paperclip will probably do the job. Once again, you can also use a pin or a tack.

If you prefer a commercial solution, you can use Lime-A-Way or its equivalent. Fill a bowl with the cleaner and soak the showerhead parts in it overnight. Thoroughly rinse them off. Make sure to read the warning label on the container before use.

Make sure you reassemble your showerhead carefully. When done, you should get like-new performance from the showerhead without replacing it.