Does this extender arm work with shower heads that adapt to hand held?
652293
You would need to have a two-way water diverter to connect to a hand held shower spray. One outlet of the diverter goes to the handheld and the other outlet goes to the extended arm with the help of a coupling.
652294
The question seems too general. I'd have to see the actual application to answer intelligently. What's the make/model of the head?
652295
Most of the hand held shower heads I am familiar with would attach at an awkward angle on this extender arm in my opinion. The end of this extender arm points almost straight down. While I honestly cannot say, it would seem to me it would not be a good combination. My old shower arm pointed in about 120 degree angle. This shower arm points almost in 180 degree angle. I would not consider it for a hand held shower head
1364810
Yes. It will simply extend the shower head about 1.5 inches beyond the supply pipe, as you see in the picture. However, I recommend you look for the ShowerFloss brand. I have tried both, and the ShowerFloss is a superior product. The brand you are asking about is flawed, because the flow controller is on the handle and comes out too easily. I bought my first ShowerFloss 10 years ago and recently spent a few bucks to replace the heads. They sell all the parts individually. I noticed they have a listing on Amazon now, or you can go to their website. The device was invented by a dentist in Atlanta who used to sell it by mail order, before the days of internet shopping. Yes. It will simply extend the shower head about 1.5 inches beyond the supply pipe, as you see in the picture. However, I recommend you look for the ShowerFloss brand. I have tried both, and the ShowerFloss is a superior product. The brand you are asking about is flawed, because the flow controller is on the handle and comes out too easily. I bought my first ShowerFloss 10 years ago and recently spent a few bucks to replace the heads. They sell all the parts individually. I noticed they have a listing on Amazon now, or you can go to their website. The device was invented... » Read More Yes. It will simply extend the shower head about 1.5 inches beyond the supply pipe, as you see in the picture. However, I recommend you look for the ShowerFloss brand. I have tried both, and the ShowerFloss is a superior product. The brand you are asking about is flawed, because the flow controller is on the handle and comes out too easily. I bought my first ShowerFloss 10 years ago and recently spent a few bucks to replace the heads. They sell all the parts individually. I noticed they have a listing on Amazon now, or you can go to their website. The device was invented by a dentist in Atlanta who used to sell it by mail order, before the days of internet shopping. « Show Less
401188
Yes. I have a PVC shower enclosure. I love my gripper. Don't know how I lived without it so long.
1005971
The hand-held is as tall as your shower head, I find that the shower head heights can vary. I'm 5'10" and the shower head is almost a little low for me (nothing unusual for me); but I don't think it would be an issue for you. The hand held has a short connection, so the spray lifts off easily. Hopes this helps.
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.
1999100
Got to a hardware store and get an extension for the water pipe that connects to the shower head. I got one that is adjustable and it works out great.
1514990
I don't really think this is a good choice for a hand held. It is made to be the fixed shower head. Why would you want to try to make it work when there are many choices in actual hand held units? Just find a handheld that you like. Good luck with your project!
1004888
The one pictured here is exactly like mine, which I've had for several months. It comes with the hex set up on one and a thimble setup on the other end. Each end is appropriate for my water supply pipe (hex) and hand held shower head (thimble). What you describe would not work at all for my set up. If yours had two thimble connectors, then it is the wrong model, not the model pictured, and maybe not the model you ordered. Good luck. Chuck
1502547
The hand held shower comes with a 59-60 inch hose to connect to the pipe nipple of your shower. It replaces a stationary shower head, which is the reason I bought mine. I believe it comes with instructions. If I didn't answer your question well enough, go to a home improvement store and ask someone in the plumbing department.
1878422
I had a regular shower head to which I added a hand shower years ago. The hand shower came with a switch for regular shower or hand held depending on the lever. A piece of white nylon thin rope was tied to the flexible hand shower hose and the shower curtain rod to relieve stress. The filter was added between the original pipe coming out of the wall and the lever that diverts the water to either the regular shower or hand held. IT DOES MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO THE WATER!
1959620
The left-hand side threads onto the shower head pipe. Your existing shower head will thread onto the right-hand side. The 3rd connection visible on the lower left is where you would attach a flexible shower arm. This product is not very well made - would recommend this: Danze D481350RB 1/2-Inch Push Pull Shower Arm Diverter
2223783
i don't know because i only use the hand held shower head. the other head is way up high for my 6ft 4 husband.
2023970
Yes, I was able to connect my hand held shower head to the filter. Thank you Nikaya M. Best regards - Tim
685764
It can definitely replace your hand held shower head. Just unscrew the old shower head and screw the new one onto your existing hose.
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.
848638
Beyond adjusting via your shower handles it does not. This is a very nice shower head!
1303740
Yes it can be used for standard shower heads. It works well for my shower heads that are all hand held. Standard are easily adaptable.