Any idea about a hose-style shower head? I got one at Home Despot last year, worked fine, until a couple nights ago the thread fitting to the water pipe broke and it got water all over the place. The fitting turns out to be made of plastic that is shiny plated to look like metal!

Any idea where to get one made of actual metal? Should look decent but doesn’t have to be fancy. All the HD ones appear to be crap like the one that broke. Thanks.

  • ProdigalFrog@slrpnk.netMEnglish
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    16 days ago

    I’d highly recommend High Sierra showerheads. The wand style ones from them are a bit expensive, but their spray pattern is unmatched, and they’re made of all metal.

    They’re water saving heads, but due to their design, are actually better than any non-water saving type I’ve used.

    I’d opt for the brushed/matte finish if you can, I think the shiny plated finish might flake off after a while.

    • CHOPSTEEQ@lemmy.mlEnglish
      3·
      16 days ago

      I got out of my first shower, and took another one 15 mins later cause I couldn’t stop thinking about how nice it felt lmao

      I went to buy one for my parents and saw they were using “Make Showers Great Again” marketing so, there’s that.

      • ProdigalFrog@slrpnk.netMEnglish
        3·
        16 days ago

        Yeah… On their blog they have some traditionally leftist environmental posts, but that marketing does throw a wrench into things. I’m unsure if they’re really hard right or just playing both sides in their marketing.

        I figured saving water is ultimately more important, and these guys make going that route the most viable, since many people try a low-flow head become cold or hate the icepick feeling some if them have and go back to their high-flow head. These ones pretty much guarantee anyone I recommend them to will stick with it.

  • Botzo@lemmy.worldEnglish
    11·
    16 days ago

    Honestly, a real plumbing store.

    Brands we considered/bought during our remodel that I can also remember:

    • Brizo (Delta’s “luxury brand”)
    • Artos
    • California Faucets
    • Hansgrohe

    All of them are way, way nicer than the best thing you can find at a box store.

    We spent a ridiculous amount on plumbing fixtures though (kitchen and 2 bathrooms), so be prepared for sticker shock. BIFL is the tune I kept whistling though.

  • sbv@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    6·
    16 days ago

    Moen? I’ve replaced the showerheads in pretty much every place I’ve lived with Moen wands and they’ve been fine. I don’t recommend the magnetic attachment, but the rest are fine.

  • Heydo@lemmy.worldEnglish
    4·
    16 days ago

    HammerHead Showers Solid Metal 3-Spray Handheld Shower Head

    Around $100 on Amazon. I’ve had mine for three years and it’s been great! The only issue I’ve encountered is the shower head is too heavy for the holder and keeps falling forward. And it only has three spray settings, mist, regular, and jet. That’s not a problem for me but other options have more for less costs (but they’re usually plastic).

  • Everto@lemmy.worldEnglish
    3·
    16 days ago

    We’ve had one from Ana Bath for about 12 years. No issues other than a rubber gasket needed replacing around year 10, which they sent to me at no charge. It was less than $100 on Amazon IIRC.

    • solrize@lemmy.mlOPEnglish
      5·
      16 days ago

      Thanks, though I’m hoping for one that doesn’t break. I should check whether my broken one is under warranty.

  • Perspectivist@feddit.ukEnglish
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    16 days ago

    Being plastic is not the issue - it’s the quality of the plastic.

    I don’t recommend any other brand to my customers than Oras but I’m not sure how easy those are to get in the US.