Make no mistake about it; installing a rain shower head can be a costly endeavor. From ripping out tile to running a new water line, the costs can be out of reach for many.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fortunately, all shower heads feature a universal connection<\/a>, allowing you to save money and safely install a rain shower head on a regular shower arm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, before doing so, it’s important to think about the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is where many homeowners run into problems when trying to put a rain shower head on a standard shower arm. The distance between the end of the shower arm to the flange, the metal disc on the bathroom wall, may only be a few inches in length. If you try to install an oversized rain shower head that is 10″ or greater in diameter, the edges of the shower head may hit the wall, shower door, curtain, or other fixtures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Before making a purchase, it’s important to take a few measurements. One way to do this is to cut out a piece of cardboard and place it over your existing shower head to see just how much space a rain shower head may take up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What about the space between your head and the shower head? <\/p>\n\n\n\n In general, a rain shower head should be positioned between 80 and 84 inches above the floor<\/a>. Be sure that you have plenty of clearance so you don’t have to duck or bend down to avoid hitting your head on the shower head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the leading complaints that folks have about rain shower heads<\/a> is that they have low water pressure. The reason why is that the larger surface area of the shower head reduces overall pressure. This is further amplified if the flow rate, or gallons per minute, of the shower head 2.0 or less.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWill there be enough clearance?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Expected water pressure and flow rate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n