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(More customer reviews)I spent two months researching wall-bar hand shower kits before pulling the trigger on this one, and I couldn't be happier! Having experienced many $30 showerheads over the years, and finding them all to be adequate at best, I decided with my new shower rennovation I'd spend a few extra dollars and pick up a decent system. The pressure in my neighborhood is generally good, but the homes were all built in 1964 and not generally ready to handle multiple-simultaneous household water loads. One shower or water appliance at a time is a general guideline to preserve acceptable pressure levels. Because of this limitation, I needed a head that would allow good pressure with low usage, in an effort to facilitate two showers at the same time. This Alsons really did the trick, allowing good continued pressure even when the washing machine starts or the toilet flushes.
Although four out of the six components of the kit are chromed plastic, the finish appears durable enough and well put together. The SS bar is nice, but the plastic mounting brackets seem cheap and flex quite a bit. The finish is fine for almost any format, and would look equally good as a starter-home upgrade or in an upscale new build.
The adjustable bar was essential for me, as I am 6'1" and my girlfriend is 5'2". The slider adjusts quickly with a single push-button and slides rather effortlessly across the bar. One complaint I do have is the tendancy of the stainless extendable hose to twist when water is pressing through it, though it returns instantly to a flat-hang when the shower is turned off.
Now, on to the important part: The pressure!
Coming from el-cheapo models that came with the house, this is a HUGE improvement. Shower pressure in standard spray mode is good, with enough pressure to wash shampoo out of the thickest hair. In massage mode, aeration and droplet control amplify the pressure, providing an expectedly-normal level of force. One drawback is the shower's inability to keep the stream from splitting and spattering in this mode. The "drench" mode is just that- drenching! It seems like a LOT of water cascades softly from the head on this setting. I rarely use it, but if that's your thing it will probably suit you OK. Not a lot of force is present in this mode, so the stream doesn't project from the head (and wall) as much as I'd like, but the reach of the bar+head makes even this low-pressure mode useable.
The fourth "mode" is standard shower with the cleaning pins pushed through the holes. Basically it skews the regular shower pattern and probably shouldn't be counted as an operable mode.
Pros:
-Good pressure!
-Handsome finish (matches my Delta Monitor valve)
-Adjustable bar (Stainless Steel)
-Stainless extendable hose
Cons:
-Nylon bar mounts feel flimsy
-Plastic head feels unsubstantial
-Only three useable modes
Coming from the crummy heads previously installed, and the various hand-held and standard showerheads I've felt over the years, I'd say this showerhead performs as expected overall, given it's hefty price tag. It offers a remarkably refreshing shower experience, and was easily worth the money spent. I would recommend this product as an easy-DIY upgrade for your daily shower space without hesitation!
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Alsons 1545CBX Four-Spray Massage Pin Clean Hand Shower with Contemporary Wall Bar System, ChromeAlsons 1545 C Four-Spray Wall Mounted Hand Shower Unit, ChromeAlsons 1545 C Four-Spray Wall Mounted Hand Shower Features:; Four Spray Massage Hand Shower ; Pin Clean; 30" Classic Wall Bar ; 69" Double Spiral Brass HoseThe Alsons 1545 C Four-Spray Wall Mounted Hand Shower comes with:; Shower 445 C; Mount 15041 C; Hose 495 DS Alsons 1545 C Four-Spray Wall Mounted Hand Shower Spray Selections:; Fast Massage; Fine Full Spray; Heavy Full Spray; Aerated* Image shown may vary by color, finish or material
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