Shower Heads, Hand Held Showers, and Shower Accessories at Great Prices

2007-08-17T11:08:00.001-07:00

Notice regarding Interbath, Ondine, Ondine/Interbath RV Line of Products, and Great Vibrations by Interbath

Due to its recent closure, Interbath, Ondine, Ondine/Interbath RV Line of Products, and Great Vibrations by Interbath shower heads, handheld shower heads, and shower accessories are no longer covered by warranty. All sales are final.

We apologize for the inconvenience.

2007-07-19T09:49:00.000-07:00

ShowerStore.com Now Offers "Plumber's Dozens" Discounts!

ShowerStore.com today announces a new promotion on its shopping site designed specifically for the trade. They are called “Plumbers’ Dozens” and offer substantial savings to anyone in need of six showerheads or more.

“There has always been economies in selling larger quantities of an item,” explains Henning Zieger, an industry veteran and one of the founders of ShowerStore.com. “A consumer is not going to want a dozen showerheads. But for a plumber or property manager, it makes sense.”

ShowerStore.com is offering up to 50% off its already reduced prices of many top-end items including the Asceri large diameter showerhead from Moen and Waterpik’s 4-function and 6-function handshower sets. Also available are solid-brass Skimpy Watersaver showerheads from Interbath, and other basic replacement items.

Combine the promotion with ShowerStore.com’s $5.95 flat-rate shipping on orders under $75 and free shipping for orders over $75 and the savings really start adding up. Plus, they get delivered right to your home or shop!

The promotion is ideal, not only for plumbers, but also apartment managers, facility managers and any other MRO specialist in need of a larger quantity of showerheads.

“Right now we’re testing the waters,” continues Zieger, “but we expect this to be part of our strategic alliance with the trades.”

2007-07-06T09:33:00.001-07:00

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.

2007-07-03T14:31:00.000-07:00

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.

2007-06-19T10:58:00.000-07:00

All About Shower Spray Selections

A good shower can turn a good day into a great one!

With shower head manufacturers competing to be the best in the business, there are a dizzying array of shower spray options. With so many spray options, how can you choose? At the ShowerStore.com, we have decades of experience and have watched shower sprays progress over the years. There are some fundamental ways to form a spray pattern. And most sprays are based on these fundamentals. So let’s take a look at what makes a shower spray and what they are good for so you can get the showerhead with the sprays that you want.

Regular spray

The “regular” spray is the thing we are all familiar with: a spray of water coming at us from a shower head. All shower heads have a regular spray. There are two basic ways of forming a regular spray: A channel patterns where each pray is directed out of a hole (think garden watering can), or a random pattern where water is shot out randomly (think of a basic garden sprinkler). You can tell the difference by looking for individual spray streams versus a random spray pattern.

Directed hole pattern

A directed hole spray offers a rounder, softer droplet. These sprays maintain their water temperature better than the alternative random spray, which means you can save on your gas or electric bill because you use less hot water. They feel gentler on the skin, although in some adjustable spray models they can be made needly for a more invigorating effect.

Random spray pattern

A random spray pattern is what many of us are familiar with from a gym locker room or a navy shower. These sprays direct a burst of water into a cone, which comes out in a random spray pattern. These showerheads offer an invigorating effect because the spray drops are smaller. The Oxygenics shower head uses this approach with added air. Most showers offering this type of spray are less expensive models because the pattern is easier to make. They are sometimes sold as high-pressure shower heads because it feels like there is more pressure coming out of the showerhead.

Massage Spray

The "massage" spray pattern is based on a spray jet that pulsates out of a small number of holes. One set of holes is temporally covered as water exits another set of holes, then those holes are opened as another set is closed. This pattern continues and creates a pulsating jet of water, which may help relieve stress. It may also relieve some minor aches and pains. ALWAYS CONSULT A PHYSICIAN BEFORE TREATING ACHES AND PAINS WITH THESE OR ANY OTHER PRODUCTS. When used underwater, the pulsating effect splashes less and may be more comforting.

Aeration spray

The "aeration spray" – sometimes called "Champagne" – is a flow of water that has been infused with air. Tiny air bubbles make this spray pattern super soft. It’s great for bathing infants, or for people with sensitive skin.

Mist Spray

The "mist" spray pattern is created by forcing water through tiny holes. As the water exits, it breaks apart into millions of tiny droplets. These droplets rapidly loose their heat. They also evaporate quickly leaving the bather with a cooling sensation. The mist spray is great for hot summer days, or after a long, hard workout. Many mist sprays give you a tingling sensation, which helps invigorate the body.

Other Sprays

Center Jet or Intense Spray

A “center jet” is a regular spray that has been concentrated into a small area. These are great for getting shampoo out of hair quickly.

Combination sprays

Combination sprays are often a regular spray combined with another spray. The pattern provides another option for the bather. Some manufacturers name these sprays “combination”, or they may give them a unique name like “surf massage”.

Twirling sprays

The Moen Revolution Shower Massage offers a twirling shower spray. In addition to being fun to look at, their effect is to draw a circle on your body. This pattern is like a regular spray or massage, but it moves in a circular pattern creating a different effect than a fixed version of the same spray.

Buy Moen Revolution Massage Shower Head on ShowerStore.com

2007-06-15T14:16:00.000-07:00

ShowerStore.com is proud to announce, as part of our effort to make the shower shopping process even easier for our customers, the launch of our Featured Products section. This section will be dedicated to providing an in-depth look to the produts and features we want to showcase to our customers. First up... all about Misting Shower Heads.

We have also launched two additional sections to make for a better shopping experience... Our brand new RV Shower Products section featuring low-flow handheld shower heads, wall mounts, and hoses that are ideal for RVs and boats but are also excellent products for anyone looking to conserve water. Also, check out the all-new ShowerStore.com Bargain Basement featuring brand-new, never-used, open-package and slightly damaged products. If you're looking for an unbeatable deal, the ShowerStore.com Bargain Basement should be your first stop.

2007-06-05T14:10:00.000-07:00

ShowerStore.com Announces New Product Selector Section

ShowerStore.com is proud to announce the launch of our Product Selector section! Now our customers can learn about the various shower head features and decide which ones are most important to them.

With sections like, Standard or hand held shower?, the features of different shower arm and handheld shower mount options are clearly described to make the decisions making process easier. We've also included a section about the various shower spray selections available. There are photos to illustrate what the different sprays look like as well as descriptions of what the sprays are like and the benefits of each one.

We hope the addition of our Product Selector section will help us continue in our goal of providing our customers not only with high-quality shower heads, handheld shower heads, and shower accessories at great prices but educating them about these products so they can easily make the choice that's right for them.

2007-05-31T09:48:00.001-07:00

Full-Cone sprays, hollow sprays, and full-body shower spray coverage

Not all shower sprays are created equally. Not even all rain sprays are created equally. Shower spray functions can vary quite a bit between brands and sometimes even between different models from the same brand.

Next to maximizing water pressure, full-body spray coverage is one of the most important features customers look for in a shower head. Many shower heads have a "hollow" spray with the water going out in a perfect circular spray pattern, leaving an empty water-free area in the middle. Rainmaker-style shower heads, like the 4-inch Brass Rainmaker by Ondine eliminate this problem by having spray nozzles all over the face of the shower head. This works fine with single-function shower heads that may or may not adjust for intensity. However, multi-function showerheads, like ones with with aeration, mist, or massage sprays usually require different sized nozzles with different placement.

Some manufacturers have solved the problem by creating "Full-Cone" sprays. Full-Cone spray still have the nozzles set in a circular pattern, but instead of one ring of spray nozzles, there are 2 or 3 concentric spray nozzle patterns with the center ones pointing the water inward, eliminating the "hollow" center.

Another solution manufacturers have used to minimize the hollow center is by creating combination sprays, where the outer spray ring is a rain spray, but the inner spray nozzles feature specialty sprays. Combination shower sprays usually do provide for full body coverage, but because of the additional water coming out, are often less intense than a full-function spray.

Some shower heads carried by ShowerStore.com that feature full body spray coverage are:

Interbath Brass Watersaver Shower Head

Moen Asceri Rainfall Shower Head

Speakman Anystream 4-jet Brass Shower Head

Speakman Anystream 2000 Shower Head

Interbath InTouch Massage Shower Head

Interbath Tempest Shower Head

Interbath Quattro Massage Handheld Shower Head

Great Vibrations Monterey Handheld Shower Head

Great Vibrations Sunset Handheld Shower Head

2007-05-29T13:17:00.000-07:00

Question: I attempted two of the following product: Product: Shower Arm Diverter Valve by Interbath Model B28723. I received a message that only one was in stock. I need at least two and I don't want to pay double shipping. Will you get more in? Can I order two and just wait until you get more in?

Answer: At ShowerStore.com, we are currently looking for a new supplier of diverter valves, as well as shower heads, handheld shower heads, and other shower accessories. As of today, we don’t expect to be receiving any additional diverter valves in the very near future. Please check back at ShowerStore.com in the coming months as we increase our inventory of items. We may have more diverter valves, as well as additional shower heads and handheld showers, at that point. We apologize for any temporary inconvenience this may cause our customers.

2007-05-24T10:25:00.000-07:00

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.

2007-05-17T14:02:00.000-07:00

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.

2007-05-16T08:23:00.000-07:00

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.

2007-05-07T14:07:00.001-07:00

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.

2007-05-04T11:35:00.000-07:00

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!

2007-04-30T12:32:00.000-07:00

Comment: I wish you offered better priced UPS delivery for lower priced items!!

So do we! Right now, in order to keep our product prices so low, we have to charge our customers what we pay for UPS shipping. UPS does not base its shipping costs on the value of a product in a package, but on the weight and dimensions of the package being shipped. UPS also rounds up shipping weight to the nearest pound. We try to minimize as much as possible the size and weight of the packages we ship out in order to keep our costs, and our customer's costs as low as possible.

2007-04-27T07:23:00.000-07:00

Shower Arms with Female threading

Most brands of shower arms in the United States are made with male threading on both ends in order to replace your existing shower arm with very little effort. Occasionally there are brands, like Great Vibrations, that prefer to take a more internationally universal approach to designing their shower arms and have designed shower arms with male threading on the shower head end and female threading on the end closest to your shower wall. These arms can be used in American showers when installed in combination with a 1/2 inch pipe nipple (usually purchased separately). ShowerStore.com includes easy step-by-step installation instructions with orders of female-threaded shower arms. Downloadable PDFs of the installation instructions can also be found on the product pages and in the ShowerStore.com Support Section.

Female-Threaded Standard Shower Arm Installation Instructions:

1. Remove your existing shower arm flange
2. Mark a line on the existing shower arm where it meets the wall.
3. Unscrew the existing shower arm
4. Measure the length from the end of the shower arm to the line marked on it in Step 2.
5. Screw on a 1/2 inch pipe nipple that is 3/4 inch longer than the length measured in Step 4.
6. Wrap pipe nipple with Teflon tape
7. Screw female-threaded shower arm onto pipe nipple.
8. Thread flange over shower arm
9. Install shower head

Download Female-Threaded Standard Shower Arm Installation Instructions >>

Female-Threaded Swan Shower Arm and Hi-Lo Shower Arm Installation Instructions:

1. Remove your existing shower arm flange
2. Mark a line on the existing shower arm where it meets the wall.
3. Unscrew the existing shower arm
4. Measure the length from the end of the shower arm to the line marked on it in Step 2.
5. Screw on a 1/2 inch pipe nipple that is 3/4 inch longer than the length measured in Step 4.
6. Wrap pipe nipple with Teflon tape
7. Place flange over pipe nipple
8. Install shower arm on pipe nipple. Be sure to thread through the flange for secure fit.
9. Install shower head

Download Female-Threaded Swan Shower Arm Installation Instructions >>

Download Female-Threaded Hi-Lo Shower Arm Permanent Installation Instructions >>

2007-04-23T10:13:00.000-07:00

Question: I just bought a new shower head and I can't seem to switch between spray settings.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to switch between spray settings the first couple of times you use your new shower head or handheld shower head. We suggest that prior to installation, you turn the spray selector back and forth several times to loosen up any tightness. This will help make your first experience with your new shower head as pleasant and effortless as possible.

2007-04-20T14:07:00.000-07:00

2007-04-12T09:44:00.000-07:00

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.

2007-04-12T07:43:00.000-07:00

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

2007-04-11T10:55:00.000-07:00

A public notice about ShowerStore.com images

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2007-03-30T09:50:00.000-07:00

What's the difference between purchasing a shower head with with a brass ball joint or a plastic ball joint?

Besides the obvious answer of being made from different materials, there are both pros and cons of each type. Brass ball joints are more durable than ABS (plastic ball joints). However, Teflon tape is required to ensure a true leak-free shower head installation. ABS ball joints, while being less durable, are more likely to be leak-free without the use of Teflon tape due to the plastic plastic threads creating a more water-tight seal against the metal threads of the shower arm pipe.

ShowerStore.com offers shower heads with both brass ball joints and ABS ball joints. This icon will be displayed next to any shower head that features a brass ball joint:

If the icon is not found next to a shower head, it's safe to assume that the shower head features an ABS ball joint.

Many of the shower heads we sell come with a roll of Teflon tape tape to ensure a leak-free installation. Additionally, rolls of Teflon tape are available for purchase at the bottom of each product page on ShowerStore.com if the shower head you purchase doesn't include one with it's packaging.

2007-03-23T10:43:00.000-07:00

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!

2007-03-14T14:58:00.000-07:00

Question: Hello I was wondering if you would know what company made this controller?

Answer: It doesn't seem to be made by Grohe, Moen, Dornbracht, American Standard, Hansgrohe, or Delta. This looks similar to either a Jado or Price Pfister pressure balance valve. The valve trim kit seems to be missing. This may have been a part of a builder pack where the showerhead, spout and valve are included in one package. If this is the case, the shower head and tub spout would be made by the same company.

Also, do you know where the item was purchased? Is the project on a budget or is it a luxury installation? That helps narrow down the possibilities. Builder packs are often available at larger big-box retailers currently favored by some contractors.

Measure the diameter of the large chrome tube coming out from the wall. If possible, find a screw that threads into the center spline (right in the middle). Take the measurement and screw along with these pictures and visit your local plumbing showroom.

You may be able to attach a Jado or Price Pfister trim to it, or maybe even a Grohe trim. If the screw matches up with the screw supplied with a selected trim, you are close, If the hole in the center of the trim is larger than the chrome piece you measured, you're closer. The last part is making sure the valve handle fits onto the spline (the brass piece in the middle with the teeth that accepts the valve handle).

2007-03-13T16:06:00.000-07:00

Question: I would like to exchange my new shower heads for a different color. What do I do?

Answer:

First, please check on-line at www.showerstore.com to ensure that we have the showerhead in the color you want.

If we do we will have to treat each transaction separately. You will need to return the unopened package for a refund and order the new showerhead.

Please email us at CustomerService@ShowerStore.com for shipping instructions.

Please include a copy of your original sales order or write the order number on the box. Once we receive the return we will process the refund to your credit card.

You can wait until you receive the refund to order the new showerhead or you can order it at any time - it's completely up to you.