Hi guys, I already have a shower arm extension installed. Would need install this on top of that. Will this shower head be too heavy for it?
1701148
In my opinion it doesn't need arm extention as it already has one and the head goes far enough in regular shower cabin. You can easily adjust angle of the arm and the head, so additional extension is not needed... If you're afraid that this shower head would be too heavy for your extention, I would recommend to remove your arm extention in this case...
1701149
I looked at item weights of this vs. rainfall-type and this appears to be heavier. Our arm comes about 6-8" from the wall and we have no problem. We replaced a two-head system that we couldn't replace. This shower head is so good we can't get over it my hsband didn't want a rainfall, but this really isn't. We took out the flow valve/screen as others advised and it's amazing how much water we get. We didn't know we had this much water pressure. You mght be able to remove your extension because this has pretty god length. Good luck!
1701150
I agree with the other respondents. A shower arm extension is not necessary for this shower head, but if you must have one, then make sure that it's not too long and that it is made of a solid metal (material) to support the weight of the Thunder Head Shower Head. It's weight comes from the large saucer head, but the additional weight comes from the built in extendable parts, making it easy to extend the shower head. This is the reason that I agree with the other suggestions, that no extension arm is necessary.
694147
This needs to be installed at the bottom of the shower. We made a mistake and put it above - it doesn't work well. If you are building in a bench, put it in the bench - we're redoing ours like that. Follow the specs 100%.
1194475
I brought the arm that was suggested with the shower head, which by memory was approx. 12", if you find one that is approx. 15" - 18" this may make a bit of a difference so you are not too close to the wall, but in saying this it also depends how big is the shower unit you have, hope this helps.
1033103
We removed the orig. shower head and added an adjustable arm so it could be raised or lowered. Put the new raindance on that and you are ready to go.
1923128
Hi John, It have been a while since i installed it, but i think that the weight of arm and moniterneed the thru the desk top stud. The arm is a high quality piece that works as advertized.
1188138
i won,t say there is no problem but... i,m a retired contractor of 35 years i have one in my personal shower and its the 2nd one i have had put the first one in 20 years ago . put new one on just about 2 months ago only because new up grades has thomb control. if you used tapr that comes with-or pipe dope should./ i love this because im,6/2 & my wife is 5 ft. & cane change spray very easy Hope that helped be sure to tighten well.
936476
T- did it work ok to make this shorter? I have to stand on tiptoe in order to remove my detachable showerhead from its holder. Did you buy this? Has it lasted?
453312
It's hard to say but I felt this shower head only improved my water pressure. Just make sure you get the extension bar that's "frequently purchased with" or you will be showering up against the wall.
1637449
I personally wouldn't do it. The added weight, combined with the tugging and movement of handheld sprayer is going to make this bounce around like the end of a fishing pole. I have a filter and rain head(10") attached that's about as much as I care to add.
2060909
I wouldn't..There would be a heavy load on the pivot joint on the end furthest from the shower head and I'd think that it might tend to droop. You may consider removing the original shower mast and replacing it with a longer rigid 1/2" chrome nipple and then add this to the end to make up the total length you need.
1617443
Yes you may ...that is how mine is installed ... the arch provides more shower space
1111905
We found it to have some angular movement. To fully take advantage of its rain shower effect we replaced our original curved 4" extension with an 8" S-type extension arm and now the head is perfect.
595733
If I remember right it was some what adjustable, with that said I returned it. It won't hold a heavy duty shower head. My shower head was to heavy for it and it kept falling off the shower wall. The picture shows a nice heVy shower head but don't believe it.
888347
I believe that all of the others have answered your question and I agree with them. I mounted ours directly to the wall outlet as pictures and we both love it that way. As already stated, you could use a "Y" outlet and do a dual mount, but that is really a great shower head and works great both ways. Why waste the time and $$? Try it the way intended and then, if you do not like it (which I doubt) look at the other options. (Bet you don't do them.)
2225396
You have to take in the concept how heavy the unit can be with a full loaded bottle. After you consider the full loaded bottle there are many types of hanging devices for a shower either permanently attached or temporarily. Best over all position would be the opposite wall where the shower head is.
547620
No, I believe it's too heavy. It's intended for a wall or something you can hammer in nails/screws to attach.
1147403
Not really. Only had it a few months. And with daily use the rubber washers wore out. The overhead shower head is too heavy for the weak poorly place wall bracket mount.