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★★★★★
A lovely rainfall and massage for a modest cost
I love this showerhead combo. I had never installed a showerhead. I was replacing an actually much higher quality head that was all stainless steel, which had become corroded over the past 13 years or so. This was very lightweight, which made it easier to install. The light weight of it and the fact that it is mostly plastic concerned me a bit at first, but as soon as I turned it on, I forgot about that.
Installation was straightforward. I removed the washers that regulate water in both heads. It was a little difficult to find a tool that worked. But I finally got it with a small screwdriver.
You have the option of using just the big head, just the small head, or both at the same time. The switch for that is on the left of the big head. The big head has a good adjustable range. It just has the one water setting. The stream from it is perfect for showering, so it doesn't need any other settings, any way.
The handle has quite a few settings. The pause mode is nice if you want to save water. A little bit of water comes out (on purpose), so that pressure doesn't build up. The mist setting is one that isn't too common. That might appeal to some folks. And of course, there's the most popular setting, the MASSAGE. Ahhh. There's plenty of ways to utilize the massage setting. Scalp massage, back massage... and some ladies (and fellas) will get more use out of this than others. That's all I'll say about that.
If you really want to reach the nooks and crannies, I recommend getting a longer hose. I got the one below, and it works well, and the detachable head will still fit in the holder with this hose. Be careful of that if you choose another hose, as the end of the hose is what keeps it in the holder.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004XHYNEK
UPDATE: 2+ years later, I am still using the shower head. The main head still works perfectly. The detachable one did mess up a few months back. Now, when I move the setting on it, it no longer changes the setting. Fortunately, it stays in massage mode. But I imagine it could get stuck in a different mode for someone else. I could deduct a star for this. But as cheap as it is, I could just buy another. This isn't something I expect to last multiple years and continue functioning perfectly. So I'll leave it at 5 for now.
June 2015 · Tools and Home Improvement · verified purchase