A gentle Spring rain is soft and pleasant if the weather is warm, but otherwise it feels cold, as compared to that pleasant feeling provided by rain shower heads. With these fixtures, you can feel the lavish and soothing rain effect with warm water. These shower heads are rapidly becoming more popular, since they recreate the relaxing effect of a waterfall or falling rain, all the while in a soothing and warm environment.
When you are looking at various models to find a rain shower head for your bathroom, keep the various options in mind. The arms should be adjustable, and the diameter of the pipe should be a match for your shower unit’s plumbing. If you are looking for durability, a model with a solid brass core will last longer. The swivel at the top should be able to rotate 180 degrees, and a mechanism which controls the water flow is very handy. You don’t want the water beating down too hard, especially if you have hard water. This defeats the purpose of a rain shower head, which is relaxation and comfort while you’re getting clean.
If your shower unit has a bench for seating, this is an even more relaxing way to enjoy a rain-like shower. You can sit back and relax as the water pours over you and gets rid of all the tensions of your day. Relaxation is a good way to let go of your troubles, and rain shower heads are exemplary at providing that experience.
If you’re replacing your older shower head with a rain shower head, the process is not complicated, thought it will help if you are competent in do-it-yourself plumbing jobs. You can reuse your old knobs; all you will really need to replace is the actual head. It will be helpful when you install the new head if you run pipe dope over the threads, to insure a completely leak-free fit.
A rain shower head was once unheard of except in luxury homes and hotels. But now more homeowners are enjoying the experience. There are many brands from which to choose, including the Cascadia two-Jet Head from Waterpik. This head has two different settings for control, which allow for a full-body shower and a concentrated spray. The arm is quite flexible and can adjust to various positions. You can install this shower head easily, as it can be mounted on regular fixtures.
The Rainfall Chrome Shower Head features a swivel joint with a range of motion that spans 28 inches. The head can rotate a full 360 degrees, and it contains 127 holes, to give you the illusion of rain falling. This model is fairly easy to put together, and not too expensive.
The Danze Sunflower Shower Head has a metal ball and joint that are multi-directional. This allows you to adjust it to many different angles. It will fit easily on a standard arm of two inches, and it is constructed of solid brass, for durability. This head has 90 jets and comes with a limited warranty. People who have purchased this model say that it is well-made, and easy to install.
These are just a few of the various options available when you are shopping for rain shower heads.