(Part 3) Reddit mentions: The best fixed showerheads

I'm also on a cistern and use commercial whole-house filters in 2 stages. Stage 1 is a "pre-clean" sediment filter and stage 2 is a carbon filter that helps remove cysts and odors. The pre-filtering helps the more expensive carbon filters last longer. I also have an automatic chlorinator and contact tank for added disinfection (could also use UV) and a RO filter for drinking water. The RO is overkill since water tests fine from the tap (good idea to test periodically!), but peace of mind and all. To maintain a good flow rate, I use 2 filters in parallel for each stage (4 total). It's all easily put together with PVC. I don't have first flush and water can get pretty dirty, but after filtering it's very clean and odor free. Filters typically last about 3 months before the pressure drops too low (for 2 people, so maybe 1 month for you?) and have to be replaced. High efficiency sink and shower fittings help reduce water usage and the effects of the lower pressure. I have the pump run up to 60psi to max out the filter life.

• Filter housings - I like the clear ones to see how dirty filters are getting and also shows how much filth the filters are capturing. Might want to pick up a couple extra housings since they need to be cleaned and cleaning is much easier with running water. I also use gasket grease and a filter wrench (they can get tight).
  
  
• Sediment filter - stage 1
  
  
• Carbon filter - stage 2 - The 0.5 micron removes cysts (things that can make you sick like Giardia and Cryptosporidium)
  
  
• Test kit
  
  
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Plumber here with a recommendation for a $30.00ish shower head.

Speakman makes the best consumer grade shower heads on the market.

I have this particular model in my house and I love it.

I love mine. Also just got this shower head on Amazon [direct link].

Imagine washing your face under a gentle waterfall.

Low flow devices might help as well. These are 1.25gpm and do a really good job of not feeling like it.

I bought this one and I love it. It has 3 settings- 0.5, 1, & 1.5 gallons per minute. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004UA5EHK/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_YWUIxbZJ0JWZ4

I like to wash mine power-wash style. I turn on the high-pressure setting (here's my shower head, for reference), bend over, spread my cheeks, and blast myself in the ass. It's the most satisfying method in my opinion. Also, it relieves any itching I might have had.

Can't go wrong with this. :)

This is how I solved the problem for my wife (who loved to listen to music in the shower).

i forgot since we doing an rgb theme, might as well add these 2

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• https://www.amazon.com/colors-Rainfall-Round-Bathroom-Shower/dp/B00SH25VUC/ref=sr_1_9?keywords=rgb+toilet&qid=1557900921&s=gateway&sr=8-9
  
• https://www.amazon.com/Sporthomer-Activated-Waterproof-Nightlight-Aromatherapy/dp/B07PRTPQPY/ref=sr_1_10?keywords=rgb+toilet&qid=1557900921&s=gateway&sr=8-10

I have a Grohe low flow http://smile.amazon.com/Hansgrohe-27474001-Raindance-Downpour-Showerhead/dp/B000TEZCEQ/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1427518309&sr=8-4&keywords=grohe+rainshower Unfortunately for you, I got it for about $100 less just a few months ago, no idea why the price has gone up so much.

I love this showerhead, it feels like a high flow but it's using very little water per minute because it has an aerator in it. Runs about 2.5 gallons per minute. Very nice soaking showerhead.

Here is what you need:

Shower Arm S Style Chrome by Interbath http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000MNJJ66/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_5t7utb0QVPYT6

And this shower head is awesome:

Speakman S-2005-HB Hotel Anystream High Pressure Adjustable Shower Head, Polished Chrome by Speakman http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0018LGZ04/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_Ku7utb1RZTM8W

And teflon tape:


Mr. Gasket 2842G Teflon Tape by Mr. Gasket http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BWCFT6/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_Bv7utb18PDVMN

Would a Bidet Attachment be any good?

Link is an example, not a recommendation.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/418YXY67MHL.jpg

http://www.amazon.com/Waterpik-JP-140-RainFall-Showerhead-Adjustable/dp/B0002AHXTE

6'3" here. Waterpik RainFall shower head; head and helps with this. You're welcome!

Buy three of these, two of these, and something like this. Completely changes the shower.

The Moen Velocity 6320 shower head has been life changing.

Consumer Reports rated it as their top shower head. It’s not cheap, but it’s worth every penny.

No joke, I now look forward to returning home from vacations just to get back in my shower.


https://www.amazon.com/Moen-S6320-Two-Function-Rainshower-Showerhead/dp/B004ZP97BO

I found the answer. It requires a special tamper-proof tool to remove...
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00PM8MM1A

Tamper resistant shower head takes special tool to remove.

Or try something like this:

https://www.amazon.com/Color-Changing-LED-Shower-Head/dp/B0096PZZZ0

If you get something like this, it’s fun to take a shower-------in your own house.

http://www.amazon.com/Sinwood-Polished-Bathhouse-Bathroom-Sprinkler/dp/B017SOCX1Y/ref=sr_1_23?s=kitchen-bath&ie=UTF8&qid=1464120101&sr=1-23&keywords=shower+head

Not very. Get this 16x16" rainfall shower head from amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/GGStudy-Square-Stainless-Shower-Rubbed/dp/B07HKCXJ6N/ref=sr_1_3?s=amazon-devices&ie=UTF8&qid=1549372642&sr=8-3&keywords=16x16+rain+shower

18" extension arm:

https://www.amazon.com/Vida-Alegr%C3%ADa-18-Inch-Shower-Extension/dp/B01LZKBTSO/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1549372828&sr=8-10&keywords=shower+extension+arm

And this 3x5' teak shower mat:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MI0E7JK/ref=psdc_1063242_t3_B004DENTSO

Yeah, I think this is the way to go. I use a 1.5GPM which is pretty low, but they make them down to .5GPM.

They also have adjustable ones https://www.amazon.com/Niagara-N2615-Tri-Max-Showerhead-White/dp/B008K6JW2I that can do a range.

Personally, I wouldn't want to go below 1.5GPM, but if I didn't have a choice...

Your shower head probably has a flow restrictor. You can usually unscrew the shower head and pry it out.

If it doesn't let you remove it, then you can replace it with one like this that does allow you to remove it.

I put this in both of our showers. It's exactly what you expect a shower head to be. Good amount of flow, no frills.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01EVYG8ZQ/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I own http://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B0018LGZ04/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1457196444&sr=8-2&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=shower+speakman&dpPl=1&dpID=41GiJFcUacL&ref=plSrch and love it. It all but solved my low pressure issues. You can hardly tell it's a low flow shower head.

Out clearly! My water bill is already fucked from my long showers. I have this amazing shower head . It makes it so hard to leave the shower.

I have tried a number of "great" shower heads and almost all of them are trying to do way too much and end up failing at getting you wet quickly and with enough force to feel like they are actually washing away shampoo / soap etc. Or they suck until you remove the flow restrictor and then feel you bad about how much water you're using. If you are looking for a wand style head this won't help, but the one and only shower head I can recommend is the Speakman Anystream S-2005-HB. It isn't a super environmentally friendly 1.0 gpm low flow shower head (it is 2.5 gpm) but I find that I can take dramatically shorter showers than with any other shower head and I don't have to remove the restrictor.