Shower Products Ideal for RVs and Boats

At ShowerStore.com, we've discovered that many of our customers are RV and boating enthusiasts looking for replacement shower heads for their recreational vehicle. To make that search for them even easier, we have added an RV Shower Products section featuring wall-mounted handheld shower head sets as well as hand held shower hoses, shower wall mounts, and handheld shower heads from brand names like Ondine and the Ondine/Interbath RV line of shower products. If you are an RV or boat enthusiast, we hope to be your first stop in your search for all your RV or boat showering needs.

ShowerStore.com Announces Flat-Rate Shipping!

ShowerStore.com is proud to announce our all-new Flat Rate shipping. $5.95 for ground shipping on all orders up to $75 and FREE shipping after that. Whether you order 1 item or 50, ground shipping rates will never increase.

We've also added several new items, including handheld shower heads, shower heads, and shower accessories.

Comment: I would prefer this in glacier/pebble color accents if you have it available. I could not find a color choice on the website. Thank you.

Each product and finish carried by ShowerStore.com is shown on the website. If we carry multiple finishes of the same product, each finish will be listed individually on our website. Because of this, we can guarantee you will receive the item with the finish pictured on the website and not a substituted finish in the shower head, hand held shower head, or shower accessory you ordered. If you don't see a finish that you are interested in, email a request to us and we will do our best to try to start carrying that item.

At ShowerStore.com, we speak from experience

One of ShowerStore.com’s founders, Henning Zieger, is a veteran of the plumbing category. In 1971 his father founded Interbath, Inc., which helped bring the handheld shower – popular in Europe – to America. Zieger grew up in a shower head factory – literally. He worked summer jobs making showerhead prototypes, developing tooling for new showerheads, and designing brochures and packaging to help sell showerheads. In 1991 he took the position of Marketing Manager and through 1999 helped grow and develop Interbath and its high-end brand Ondine. In 1999 he founded Genau Design & Development, LLC – a marketing and advertising agency based in Southern California and, in turn, started ShowerStore.com in August 2005.

“We know showers inside and out,” continues Zieger. “We’ve designed them. We’ve manufactured them. We’ve seen thousands of shower installations. We’ve seen all the problems and challenges of getting a good shower in the morning. ShowerStore.com allows us to speak directly with consumers and the trade to share the knowledge we have gained over the years and help people everywhere have a better bathing experience.”

However, not only do we have a technical background in shower heads but we also enjoy broadening our personal knowledge of individual products by experiencing the items we sell. The staff at ShowerStore.com will often bring home the products we use in our photoshoots and try them out for a day or two. We then discuss our experiences with the products, communicate the features and benefits we enjoyed in our product descriptions, and provide additional support to eliminate any problems or confusions we may have had during installation or use, either in the ShowerStore.com support section, in the ShowerStore.com blog, or as supplemental instructions when we ship out items.

This week, the ShowerStore.com staff had the opportunity to try out several handheld shower heads and shower heads from Great Vibrations by Interbath. Our experiences with these products were surprising.

One of our favorite products we tested was the Monterey Hand Held Shower Head Set. As far as handheld shower head sets, the Monterey is inexpensive ($11.97 – $14.97, based on finish and quantity purchased) and looks fairly unassuming. The curve in the handle makes this handheld shower an excellent alternative to a fixed overhead shower head on a swan or s-shaped shower arm.

The Monterey offers three spray functions, which is quite a bit less than many others out there. However, these sprays stood out among its competitors. The rainspray offered much better water pressure that a lot of other multi-featured handheld showers. Since the question, "how do I increase my water pressure?," is asked of us quite a bit, this was very noticeable. The Monterey handheld shower also features a Full-Cone full-body spray spray which eliminates the hollow center that many shower sprays have. The water pressure maintains its strength when switched to the combination spray. Often, combination sprays feel less forceful due to the increase in outlets for the water to flow through. The Mist spray is very pleasant and soothing, and leaves the skin with a slight tingling sensation when finished.

As we move forward and expand ShowerStore.com, we will continue to provide our customers with factual information based on our knowledge of and experiences with the products we sell in order to create a trustworthy and reliable shopping experience.

Ensuring your handheld shower head maintains it's angle

Handheld shower mounts feature ball joints for ease of angle adjustment. If the mount isn't screwed on tightly enought, the weight of the handheld shower head will cause the mount to move. Simply by slightly hand-tightening the mount, you can eliminate this problem. Remember, don't over-tighten, which can cause the rubber gasket inside the mount to break.

The benefits of a hand held shower head

We are often asked, "What makes a handheld shower so great?"

Our answer, "Flexibility."

With a hand held shower head, the possibilities are endless. A hand held shower is the perfect solution to small shower stalls either in homes, or on boats and RVs. The ability to maneuver the shower head exactly where you need it simplifies the process of bathing pets and children. Many hospitals and patient-care facilities use hand held showers for the same purpose. Set houseplants in the tub and you can easily water them and let them drain without needing to move them. Hand held showers make cleaning your tub and shower stall a snap.

I can't decide between a handheld shower and a regular shower head. Which do you recommend?

Without knowing the details of your bathing needs, it's difficult to make that call.

A shower head will usually provide more water pressure than the handheld version of the that model. Typically, a shower head is also less expensive than the handheld version because of the lack of additional accessories, such as hoses and mounts, needed for installation.

A handheld shower provides flexibility because it can easily be moved to focus in on any needed area.

However, there is a third alternative to purchasing either a shower head or handheld shower... buying both! With a shower arm diverter valve, like this one sold on ShowerStore.com, you can easily install both a shower head and wall-mounted handheld shower.

All you do is lift the knob and the water flow easily switches between a shower head and a handheld shower. It installs directly on your shower arm and has two outlets, one for attaching any standard shower head, the other for attaching any standard handheld shower hose. No tools required!

Water Temperature and Showers with Mist Spray Function

Consumers will often notice that it is sometimes difficult to have a really warm shower when using the mist spray function. This is normal. Mist spray functions release very fine droplets of water. Because the water droplets are so small, they are quickly cooled down by the surrounding air in the bathroom. Many users find this to be an exceptionally pleasing shower spray after exercise or on hot days. At ShowerStore.com, we discourage users of misting shower sprays from increasing the hot water flow while using this function because of the potential for scalding when switching to another spray with larger water droplets.

ShowerStore.com currently offers these shower heads and hand held shower heads with mist spray functions:

Misting Massage Shower Head by Waterpik Model MST-521

Misting Massage Shower Head by Waterpik Model MST-721

Malibu Hand Held Shower Head Set by Great Vibrations Model GC944WW

Malibu Hand Held Shower Head Set by Great Vibrations Model GC944CH

Malibu Shower Head with Hi-Lo Shower Arm by Great Vibrations Model GC040LWW

Malibu Shower Head by Great Vibrations Model GC040WW

Malibu Shower Head by Great Vibrations Model GC040CH

Monterey Wall Bar Set by Great Vibrations Model GC7624CH

Monterey Hand Held Shower Head Set by Great Vibrations Model GC924WW

Monterey Hand Held Shower Head Set by Great Vibrations Model GC924CH

Monterey Shower Head with Hi-Lo Shower Arm by Great Vibrations Model GC020LWW

Monterey Shower Head with Hi-Lo Shower Arm by Great Vibrations Model GC020LCH

Monterey Shower Head with 6-inch Shower Arm by Great Vibrations Model GC020FWW

Monterey Shower Head with 6-inch Swan Arm by Great Vibrations Model GC020SWW

The inventory at ShowerStore.com is constantly changing with new products and finishes being added all the time.

Adding a shower where one doesn't exist

Showers seem to be standard in most bathrooms, however, there is a non-invasive solution for bathrooms that only have a tub. Adding a Side-Outlet Diverter Tub Spout can easily and affordably solve the problem. Like typical Diverter Tub Spouts, you just pull up on the knob and the waterflow goes through the shower head instead of the through the tub spout. Add-a-Shower spouts easily replace your existing tub spout and feature a side-outlet that a hand held shower head and hose can easily attach to. Simply add attach a hand held shower head to a hose, then attach the hose to the spout's side outlet. Using a wall mount like Interbath's 3-Position Wall Mount, you can attach the hand shower to any surface.

Handheld shower head sets for handicapped people

Question: I'm am looking for a handheld shower head/hose system with an on/off control at the hand hold area.  I need it for a handicapped person.  Do you carry one that fits my needs?

The Ondine Classic Range is great for this purpose and has been used in hospitals and other healthcare areas because of the easily accessible thumb-control switch on the back. Check these products:

Classic Adjustable Hand Held Shower Head Set in White, Model RW244WW

Classic Adjustable Hand Held Shower Head Set in Bone, Model RW242BN

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ShowerStore.com improves to meet it's customers needs!

We've been very busy lately at ShowerStore.com bringing all kinds of changes to meet the needs of the people most important to us... our customers!

We have reduced the prices of all our existing items, bringing even more savings to our customers. We have also added 61 new products, many of them part of our all new accessories section, as well as adding more brands, including Hansgrohe, Great Vibrations, and the Ondine/Interbath RV Line. There are more shower heads and held held shower heads, as well as hand held shower head wall bar sets, shower hoses, shower arms, hand held shower mounts, and much, much more! Visit quickly, many items are in limited stock.

In addition to the increase of items we're now offering, we've also made the shopping experience easier for all our customers by now offering PayPal, American Express, Discover, and E-checks in addition to Visa and Mastercard.

Come visit us at ShowerStore.com!

Can I use pipe dope on my shower head or hand held shower?

Never use pipe dope or plumbers putty to install shower fittings like shower heads, hand held shower head sets or tub spouts. It may react with plastic components causing them to break.

The best way to ensure a leak-free installation is by wrapping the shower arm pipe threads several times with Teflon tape to create a water tight seal.

Question About Gold-colored Finishes

We have been looking for a hand held plastic gold colored shower head.  We need something light weight and gold in color to go with our gold fixtures.  We have a good flexible hose but the head is metal and we are afraid my granddaughter will drop it and chip the tub.  Do you carry any hand held like that or know if someone else carries one?

-John

PS...I like your site


Thank you for your compliment John!

There are two finishes when it comes to "gold". One is actual 24 karat gold plating and the other is brass plating. Brass corrodes quickly, but it has recently been replaced by most manufacturers with titanium to allow for a longer finish life. These finishes are often referred to with a name that promotes its longevity live "lifeshine", "diamond brass" or similar. The basic difference between gold and brass is the color: Gold is redder, brass is yellower.

The brass/titanium finishes are offered by most manufacturers and can be found at any local bath showroom or hardware store. The gold finish is a specialty and is primarily available through kitchen and bath showrooms. High-end manufacturers include Grohe, Hansgrohe and Ondine.

I would look for a bath showroom in your area and visit them to ensure you get the right finish. Bringing your hose with you as a sample will help you match the finish.

Removing calcium build up from a shower head or hand held shower

For high calcium build up on a shower head or hand held shower head, unscrew the shower head from the shower arm or the hand held shower head from the shower hose. Soak the face of the shower head or hand held shower head overnight in a solution of 50% white vinegar/50% water. Rinse thoroughly and dry with a soft, clean cloth. Brush off any remaining mineral deposits if necessary.



Caution: Never use harsh chemicals, heavy duty cleaners or abrasives when cleaning your shower head. They can ruin the finish.

ALL Waterpik Misting Massage Shower Heads are now individually tested for quality

QUESTION:I had placed above order with you a week ago. I have received all 3 showerheads, but it appears that they have been used before or returned? All three heads had water inside the head as well as packing.

Can you please let me know what is happening here? Also all boxed were sort of repacked.

ANSWER: The Misting Massage by Waterpik is a product which has been returned by a number of our customers in the past because of quality problems. Waterpik no longer offers this item and does not offer an equal replacement under their warranty. We therefore quality test 100% of these items to ensure they are in proper working order before they are shipped.

All items are from unopened packages and have not been returned from a consumer. We hope the product meets your expectations.

Shower Head Gallons Per Minute and Tankless Water Heaters

QUESTION: We recently installed a Bosch Aqua Star 250sx tankless hot water heater and are finding that the shower does not allow enough Gallons per Minute to run the unit? I have totally cleaned everything of any build up that might effect the rate, but nothing has helped. We are on a well that is at a constant 50psi. Do you sell any hand held shower units that might
allow more GPM's?

ANSWER: The minimum flow rate on the Bosch Aqua Star 250sx tankless hot water heater is 0.8 GPM. Given that you have 50PSI, all the showerheads and hand held showers available through the Shower Store run about 2.5 GPM at 50PSI, which should be enough for your unit.

If you would like to increase the amount of water your showerhead uses, check our section on removing the flow controller.

Question regarding the use of massage spray features in low water pressure areas.

QUESTION: I have low water pressure in my house. I am thinking of purchasing the Moen, model 21075W, revolution massaging hand held shower head set. I need to really feel the massage action water flow on my neck. Would this be a good choice? Is it hard to remove the water saver device? If the model is not a good choice, can you recommend another one. I was also looking at the Quattro Massage hand held shower head set by Interbath, model JQ922CH.

ANSWER: If you have low water pressure in your house, a hand held shower is probably not for you. Water pressure is often reduced with this type of model because the water has to travel through the hose, the shower handle and out the shower head. Massage and aeration features also reduce water pressure. Because you really need a massage spray function and you want the maximum water pressure possible, I recommend that you get a fixed shower head. Here are some ShowerStore.com models that I recommend.

Interbath Metropolis Shower Head Model BF021CH

Moen Revolution Massage Shower Head Model 21070

Speakman Anystream 2000 Shower Head Model S-2000-BP

As for your question regarding the difficulty in removing the water flow restrictor, it is actually very easy to remove. All you need is a smaller-sized flat-head screwdriver. Using a twisting/prying motion, you can easily pop it out. For step by step instructions, you can visit the increasing water pressure portion of our support section.

Tips on Increasing Water Pressure

Remove the Flow Restrictor

All shower heads and hand held shower head sets sold in the United States contain a flow restrictor, also known as a flow controller, as required by the National Energy Act that limit water flow to 2.5 gallons per minute. This helps save water and energy, which could help you save money on your utility bill. Removing the shower head or hand held shower flow restrictor will increase your water and energy consumption. It will also increase the amount of water flowing through your shower head or hand held shower haed for increased water pressure through your shower head or hand held shower.

To remove the flow restrictor, remove the shower head from the shower arm supply pipe or the hand held shower head from the hand held shower hose. If you cannot remove the shower head by hand, use a rag and a wrench – the rag will help protect your shower head's finish.

Depending on the model, you may need to remove the gasket, which is a small, black, donut-shaped piece of rubber in the shower head inlet or hand held shower's handle. Use a long skinny tool like a slotted screwdriver to carefully pull the gasket from the shower head inlet. Remove the gasket carefully so you do not damage the shower head threads. Also be careful not to tear the gasket. If you do tear it, don't reuse it. When you reinstall the shower head, use Teflon tape instead.

The flow restrictor is the piece of plastic at the inlet of the shower head or hand held shower head's handle. Sometimes it's pink and behind a star-shaped piece of metal. sometimes it's green. Other manufacturers make theirs white. Whatever the color, remove these pieces by using a long, thin tool like a slotted screwdriver. Catch an edge of the flow controller or restrictor with the corner of the screwdriver and give the piece a twist with your wrist. The flow restrictor will pop out of the shower head or hand held shower.

If you live in an area of low water pressure, removing the flow restrictor will not substantially change the pressure you get through the shower head or hand held shower head. Check our section on "shower heads and hand held showers that are good for low pressure areas."

Remember, by removing the flow restrictor your utility bill may increase. You will also be using more of our natural resources. Keep the restrictor handy in case your want to re-install in your shower head or hand held shower in the future.





*For most shower heads and hand held showers, remove screen to access flow restrictor (see above)

Hints for a leak-free shower head installation

Don't over-tighten your shower head or hand held shower!

Over-tightening your shower head or hand held shower can make a leak worse. Using too much force can cut a gasket used to make the seal. Simply hand-tightening the shower head or hand held shower will usually create a leak-free installation. If you do need to use a wrench, don't force it. If the shower head leak doesn't go away, unscrew the shower head or the hand held shower mount from the shower supply pipe, wrap the pipe with Teflon tape, then install the shower head or hand held shower again.

For more tips, visit the ShowerStore.com Support Section at www.ShowerStore.com/support.

Welcome to the ShowerStore.com!

At the ShowerStore.com, we're all about selling standard shower heads and hand held shower heads at a great price. We buy overstocked products from manufacturers and retail stores at discount prices and pass the savings on to you.

We carry fixed shower heads and hand held shower heads from top names like Moen, Interbath, Ondine, Speakman and Waterpik. We've included lots of photos to help you select the product that's right for you. All products are factory sealed in their original packaging and covered by the manufacturer's warranty.

And don't forget to visit our comprehensive support section with topics like increasing your water pressure, fixing a leaky shower head and cleaning a clogged shower head so you get the most out of your new shower head or hand held shower head for years to come.

So explore our store, and tell a friend about ShowerStore.com – offering some of the best prices on shower heads and hand held shower heads on the web!

We are always looking for ways to make our store and product selection better. If you have an idea, or you feel we should offer a certain product, drop us a line at StoreManager@ShowerStore.com