Shower Head Designs
Introduction
Shower Heads come in two basic designs, wall mounted configurations that are fixed to the wall, and hand held models that are connected to a length of hose and hang from a bracket. Both styles deliver regular water flow at comparable volumes and temperature.
Hand Held Shower Heads
Hand held Shower Heads allow for a wide range of motion and do a great job of bringing the water to you. This can be useful when bathing dogs or children, rinsing long hair, or watering plants. They can also be convenient when washing the shower stall enclosure.
Because they are so flexible, they can sometimes cause some problems. They can shift on their hanging bracket, sending an unexpected spray high on the wall, or dousing the bathroom, and it's easy to let your attention wander when you're holding them and inadvertently spray the ceiling.
Wall Mounted
The wall-mounted style is less flexible, but seats more securely, an advantage over a hand-held if you have no use for an extension hose. This could be a good choice for an elderly or disabled person who wishes to stand in the shower, but wants hands free operation without having to make regular fine-tuning adjustments to the Shower Head. Adjustments to wall mounted units are more likely to stay securely, so if you are picky about the way you want your spray adjusted, a wall-mounted unit is your best choice.
Designer Appeal
Within these two styles there are wide variety of features and finishes. Wall mounted Shower Heads have particular designer appeal, with specialty units creating waterfall, rain, or massaging effects. Many of these luxury Shower Heads are works of art in themselves.
Attractiveness and convenience are important considerations, so evaluate your needs carefully before you buy. Whether you select a wall mounted or hand held, with low-flow technology, or designer touches, you will be purchasing a well-crafted, high quality Shower Head that has been designed to provide you with years of reliable performance.