Browse Forums Bathrooms and Laundry 1 Feb 19, 2011 10:15 pm Rebecca Custom Build with Kersbrook Constructions - SA https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=37762 Current Status: Handover on Thursday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Re: Shower Head 6Feb 20, 2011 8:49 pm Rebecca Custom Build with Kersbrook Constructions - SA https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=37762 Current Status: Handover on Thursday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Re: Shower Head 8Feb 20, 2011 10:15 pm rebeccaT Thanks for you input everyone. PHL - do you have any details on pricing? I got the Raindance Air from Germany (InSani24.de); costs A$420 landed (postage wasn't cheap, as it's about 4kg), although I did combine it with the Hansgrohe Raindance UnicaS handshower as well for the bath (that puppy was about 7kg), so postage costs wasn't bad. When I looked around Sydney, the cheapest was over $1000 for the 240cm model. The Grohe unit I is the Rainshower 162mm with variable spray, and that's under A$200 landed (but excludes the arm, unlike the Hansgrohe which comes with the ceiling arm). Be aware the US have different fittings (NST) from Australia and Europe (BSP), although some tubing (such as for basin faucets) can be changed to the Australian thread. Re: Shower Head 9Feb 21, 2011 12:57 pm We have two rainheads as well as a handheld in our main ensuite. We really only use the handheld when we are either washing the kids hair (stop them screaming LOL) or washing the shower down. Other then that we both find the rainhead fine. Each to their own LOL. Some things are worth waiting for. Re: Shower Head 10Feb 22, 2011 7:49 am gee I hope the rain showerhead is good, my wife has left the entire job of renovating our bathroom to me and I have selected a 200mm square rain showerhead. Don't think she'll be to happy if she can't get the shampoo out! Re: Shower Head 11Feb 22, 2011 8:27 pm thanks everyone, that may give me some pointers......dont really want to spend $1K.....not sure why I am finding this specific decision so tricky!! lol Rebecca Custom Build with Kersbrook Constructions - SA https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=37762 Current Status: Handover on Thursday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Re: Shower Head 12Feb 22, 2011 10:25 pm rebeccaT thanks everyone, that may give me some pointers......dont really want to spend $1K.....not sure why I am finding this specific decision so tricky!! lol Top quality means top price, but you can find better prices elsewhere; have been getting bits from them at In Sani in Germany; shipping is usually under 2 weeks. Re: Shower Head 14Mar 20, 2011 4:35 pm Bathroom newbie question - I've noticed that some rain style showerheads have plastic nozzles and some metal (you know where the water actually exits the head), what is the difference between these? I'm also concerned about (1) the rinsing of shampoo and conditioner and (2) having the option to be under the water but not get the head wet, sounds like the handheld is the answer. Shower Head 15Mar 20, 2011 5:40 pm I have never had any issues in the 15mths we have lived in this house. I can easily rinse shampoo and conditioner out under the rainhead. Plus it isn't any harder to shower under it without getting my hair wet. Our handheld is brilliant for showering the kids and cleaning the shower but personally DH and I don't use it any other time. Some things are worth waiting for. Re: Shower Head 16Mar 21, 2011 10:39 pm becks81 Bathroom newbie question - I've noticed that some rain style showerheads have plastic nozzles and some metal (you know where the water actually exits the head), what is the difference between these? I'm also concerned about (1) the rinsing of shampoo and conditioner and (2) having the option to be under the water but not get the head wet, sounds like the handheld is the answer. Some are actually silicone, which reduces calcium (scale) build up, and if they do, by rubbing your fingers/hands over the nozzles, you break it up. Stops blockages. In my experience with various rainshowers, generally they are pretty good for washing shampoo out, or not getting your hair wet; cheaper ones less so. Re: Shower Head 17Mar 21, 2011 10:53 pm My hubby and I are totally opposite when it comes to having a shower - he likes a dribble shower...hardly any water coming through and me... full blast, pulsating for massage on the shoulders etc.. feels like you are having a decent shower! Re: Shower Head 18Mar 27, 2011 12:36 am Kyton and PHIL, thanks for your advice! We think we've narrowed it down to a shower rail with the rain head plus a handheld. Just not sure where to put the recess and the mosaic now. Don't like the mosaic behind the rail so I think the mosaic is going to go through the recess. Re: Shower Head 19Mar 27, 2011 1:43 pm Becks -we kinda ended up the same. Ceiling mounted rain shower for DH and handheld for me, but not on a rail.....kids just got the handheld.......mean mummy.... Rebecca Custom Build with Kersbrook Constructions - SA https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=37762 Current Status: Handover on Thursday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Re: Shower Head 20Mar 27, 2011 9:45 pm Hi. I'm hoping to get one of these ones put into my ensuite shower; http://www.reece.com.au/bathrooms/products/9501068 http://www.reece.com.au/bathrooms/products/9501063 Along with a handheld (hopefully this one); http://www.reece.com.au/bathrooms/products/2202652 Tad luxurious but it is my shower after all The main bathroom will be going stock standard I'll look into different shower heads and ask the plumber about some engineering and see what he says. Thanks 2 9669 If you can calculate the reasonable charged head from let's say 100mm below the gutter to the top of where the vertical riser's horizontal discharge pipe will be, that… 11 17592 Hi All, about to commence a bathroom renovation and need some advice on subfloor works. Current subfloor is hardwood T&G floorboards on 90x45 joists, but intention is to… 0 5896 |