A refreshing shower can lead you to a great start to the day. A shower system includes shower faucets, shower heads, body sprays, water pressure, valves, etc. Hence, knowing the best setup and choosing the perfect shower faucet is crucial for a seamless bathroom experience.

Since you spend a lot of time in your bathroom, from a steam shower after a long hard day to an invigorating shower before getting ready for work, it’s only fair that you consider looking for reliable shower faucets that assist all your shower needs while you explore different aspects of your life.

Before answering the most common shower faucet questions, we would like to share 5 expert tips on how to choose the perfect shower faucet if you ever plan on a bathroom renovation or just wish to replace your bathroom fixtures.

1. Consider Selecting The Right Shower Valves

From three different types of shower valves - pressure balancing shower valve, thermostatic shower valve and diverter shower valve, you must know which one will suit your shower needs.

Again, three different types of connections are available if you have decided on installing these shower valves.

i) Copper connection (CC)
ii) Iron Pipe Straight (IPS)
iii) PEX (plastic tubing)

But before finalising anything, you should also figure out if you actually need a shower valve since they are required to regulate, balance and control the flow and temperature of the water when you are in the shower.

Additionally, these valves are used to solve problems of switching or losing temperature or pressure of water in the shower when the toilet is flushed. Today, varied technology such as the thermostatic shower valves even turns off the flow of water if the temperature of water rises from a certain level.

 

2. Shower Faucet Configuration and Type

To acquire a functioning shower system, including shower faucets, you should first consider who would be using the shower faucets. While you can go for a more personalised shower head and innovative spray pattern for yourself, a simpler unit can be a better choice for kids or senior citizens (or guests).

Let’s take a look into several categories of a shower so that you can make an informed decision about the one that accommodates your and your loved ones showering habits.

a) Single-head spray shower

As the name implies, a single-head spray shower comes with just one spray pattern where the nozzles on these shower heads are adjustable. The unique features of these types of shower heads are their simplicity and flexibility.

b) Multiple shower heads (Wall-mounted shower head)

These types of shower heads are usually wall-mounted and controlled by a single set of handles. Using a diverter valve, you can operate either a shower head or both at the same time to create a spa-like feeling from the convenience of your shower space.

c) Rain shower head

Rain shower heads are a wider option than the traditional spray system. They are installed overhead, directly to the ceiling, or employed using a shower arm so that the water falls straight down.

d) Hand-held shower heads

These shower heads are attached to a flexible hose, can be removable and therefore renders more control to the user who wants a shower in a more close range.

These types of shower heads are ideal for a user with limited mobility and an excellent addition to your bathroom for washing kids or pets.

3. Choose Some Accessories

When it comes to selecting the perfect shower faucet or shower head, it is equally important to choose from a variety of shower accessories for an efficient shower system.

i) Hand showers
ii) Diverters
iii) Anti-scald valves
iv) Pressure-balancing valves
v) Shower faucet handles

The above-mentioned accessories can be included for ease of adjustability for you and your household so that you don’t have to worry about a simpler task like bathing to obtain a soothing experience.

4. Consider The Right Pressure of Water

Not everyone knows that different shower heads demand different psi (per square inch) for an effective water flow or water pressure. While most shower heads require between 40 and 60 psi, the absence of necessary water pressure for the shower head you chose, can lead to ineffective and inconsistent water flow.

However, you can consider checking the water pressure of your home through a tester(available in most hardware stores) or a plumber to decide the type of shower head or faucet that will best complement it.

5. Try Not To Stretch Your Wallet

Buying the right products under a reasonable budget is also one of the vital purposes of this article. If you are planning on a bathroom renovation, then sticking to a budget is all the more important in order to save enough for the remodelling apart from bathtub and shower faucets.

However, an individual like you who considers an incredible and attractive look and style might not want to compromise on designs like LED Shower Heads. Initial Tiles & Bathware caters to all your luxurious requirements and still excels in exceeding your expectations when it comes to affordable bathware.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Should we take the right spray pattern into consideration?

Yes, while choosing the perfect faucet for your shower, you must also explore the different patterns and intensity of the shower head nozzles. First, take into account the kind of shower you prefer, and then you can go ahead and look for a shower head that offers that spray setting.

Wide, targeted, rinse and pulsating are the types of spray patterns that you can choose from.

2. What to look for in a shower head?

In a nutshell, a wider head, adjustable spray pattern, length of shower head, water pressure and WELS scheme should be considered before getting a shower head or faucet.

A Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards (WELS) scheme portrays the level of water efficiency related to household products, including shower heads.

3. Are rain shower heads worth it?

Most rain shower heads don’t use more water than standard shower heads. They are constructed for a luxurious bathing experience that has a touch of spa-like ambience which makes this type of shower head worth buying.


We hope that this article helped you in understanding the critical points related to shower faucets. If you still have questions related to tiles, bathware or kitchenware, you can visit our website, explore our blogs or feel free to contact us at 02 9190 7042.

 

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