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What To Look For in a Shower Head
We asked master plumber Bret Hepola from All City Plumbing in Minnetrista, Minnesota to tell us the most important features to look for in a shower head. He recommended these four things:
Flow Rate
We all know proper water pressure is essential for a satisfying shower. Rain showers with their larger heads may cover your entire body, but they also tend to have less pressure. You may even prefer filtered water with a filtered shower head.
“Most shower heads now are Watersense Certified, so they are 2.0 gpm (gallons per minute) or less,” Hepola says. “Currently, no shower heads are allowed to produce over 2.5 gpm.”
Comfort
Think about the height and stream angle before the shower head is installed. Make sure the shower head you choose fits in the space you have.
Adjustability
“Everyone has their own preference,” says Hepola. “A shower head with multiple settings benefits the entire family.” Look for heads with multiple spray patterns.
Design
Be sure the new shower head matches your overall bathroom design and the other fixture finishes. This is particularly important if you have a see-through glass shower door or enclosure.
Budget
You can spend from $30 for an adequate shower head to $1,000 and up for a fancy, high-end one.
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Delivering a respectable 1.75 gpm flow rate, the Kohler Forte shower head has an advanced spray engine that shoots three distinct patterns: full coverage, pulsating massage (great for targeting sore, stiff muscles) or silk spray. The latter emits dense droplets that are perfect for rinsing. Just flick the thumb tab back and forth to fine-tune the stream. It creates a spa experience in the shower.