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Installation
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Many
homes have showers with wall water outlets at a height designed
for typical shower heads spraying at an angle out from the wall.
Large rain shower heads, however, are optimally installed in a higher
and more vertical position, so a shower arm that provides some additional
mounting height may be beneficial.
Generally
speaking, shower heads 7" or smaller work well in either
overhead or angled positions and can be mounted on existing (standard)
shower arms if desired. Shower heads from 8" - 9" also
work well in either overhead or angled installations but are not
recommended for installation on typical existing shower arms.
Shower heads 10" or larger are optimal in overhead applications.
For
angled installations, we recommend the Opus shower arm. For overhead
applications, we recommend the Deluxe Arch, the Deluxe Riser and
ceiling mount shower arms.
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Tip
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Resist
the temptation to choose a shower arm based on only appearance before
you determine the height you'll need. It's a common mistake to choose
a shower arm and shower head based only on looks and end up with
a shower head at chest height. Oops! On our shower
arms page we indicate the Head
Height Change for each of our shower arms.
Remember that
typical existing shower arms droop and lower the shower head relative
to the wall outlet. This gives them a head height change of -2"
to -3". This means that switching from a typical shower arm
to a shower arm that provides height will actually provide an
increase in shower head height of 2" to 3" more
than the head height change of the new shower arm. For example,
our Opus shower arm provides +2" of head height change, but
if this arm is replacing a typical home shower arm with a head
height change of -2", then the Opus will provide a mounting
position 4" higher than before.
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Tip
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Be
sure your shower area will allow for the installation of the shower
arm you purchase. Since shower arms mount by screwing into the wall
like a corkscrew, a certain amount of clearance
will be required depending on the shower arm model chosen. For example,
our Deluxe Riser models require 11 1/2" of clearance. This
means that this arm requires an unobstructed 11 1/2" radius
around the wall outlet to install. So if your ceiling is only 8"
above the hole in the wall, then this shower arm will not work for
you. Also note that other obstacles can present a problem, such
as built-in soap holders, grab bars, etc. |
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Tip
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Don't
expect very large shower heads to provide the same pressure as smaller
shower heads. The larger the shower head, the lower the pressure
will be. This generally isn't a problem unless a large shower head
like the 10" Classic is purchased to be installed on an existing
standard shower arm, with the intention of using the shower head
at an angle instead of overhead and still expecting the same pressure
as a regular wall-mount shower head. Technically the problem isn't
the size of the shower head but rather the number of nozzles it
has, which divide the available pressure between them, but of course
the larger shower heads typically have more nozzles. learn
more about size vs. pressure
If
you desire the look of a large shower head with the best possible
pressure, be sure to choose a shower head with that provides machined
nozzles instead of just "holes" for the water to
come out. The larger the shower head, the more critical it is
that the nozzles are the best available to ensure good pressure.
learn more about machined nozzles |
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Tip
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When
installing a shower arm, always install the shower arm without the
shower head attached. Similarly, when installing deluxe shower arms
with a female fitting on the wall side (which require the installation
of a separate brass nipple) always install the brass nipple into
the wall first , then attach the shower arm to the nipple, and then
attach the shower head to the shower arm. Always work from the wall
out, installing each piece individually. |
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