which multifunction handshower (hand shower handheld shower) to chose?

5 years ago

i just remodeled my master bathroom. it's pretty modern and the fixtures are chrome. i stupidly didn't insist on a shower system that included a handshower. i have a 2 function moen showerhead that i picked based on reviews. the trim is all from the moen via collection, except for the wall mounted tub filler which is moen 90 degree. but i digress. i've decided to add a shower arm diverter and handshower. but i am so lost on which to chose! i am in CA so limited to 1.8 gpm or lower choices, i'd prefer something at least sort of modern looking, and i want it to be multifunction. there are so many random brands on amazon with tons of reviews, but not too many reviews of the more quality brands. i don't necessarily care if the handshowerhead is moen. if anyone out there has a handshower that is just the best thing since sliced bread, please tell me what you have!

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adawn5

5 years ago

last modified: 5 years ago

I'm having the Moen Twist put in as the handshower in our hall bath. This is after experiencing it in the shower of a resort/cabin place near Capitol Reef National Park. The handshower is a bit ugly but it there is one setting which is amazing when you turn it on its side. The other narrow side setting is pretty good too and the flat sides are just ok but not the greatest (probably about as good as one can expect from a less than 2.0gpm fixture). There will also be a fixed head in this shower which is why I can get away with using the Twist (I would never use it as my main shower head). I'm buying it basically for 2 of the 4 settings it has and maybe I'll occasionally use the other two settings for a more "gentle"/wimpy shower experience.

I'm putting it on a Hansgrohe slidebar though because IMO the moen slidebar is just as ugly as the handshower and everything else is going to be hansgrohe. The plumbing supply person said she thinks the moen will fit on the hansgrohe slide bar. If not, I'm going to get my option 2, which is the hansgrohe croma c 100 which isn't as attractive as my mom's hansgrohe raindance s 150 but IMO has slightly better settings. I think I tried all the hansgrohe handshowers out at the plumbing supply store. (It appears though that the croma c and raindance s both only go as low as 2.0gpm. We have the 2.5gpm models.)

In the basement I have just a handheld and it's this 2.5gpm Waterpik. I don't think anything beats the Waterpik except for the amazing setting on the Moen Twist.

This is the amazing setting on the moen twist which to me makes it worth it even though it's somewhat ugly and low gpm:

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Comments (7)

lisaam
5 years ago
We have a Delta. I rarely change the spray option. After about 6 years of use one day most of the little nozzles dropped off. Reminded me of a porcupine losing its quills. We replaced with the same head because it was easy.
Oliviag
5 years ago
you can add a diverter, and have both.
or, choose one of the multifunction heads.. showerhead fixed ( circle) and handheld locks in til you use it.
sdratwa
5 years ago
This is what we chose it has the sprayer I. The bottom held by a magnet
Jamie Leigh
Original Author
5 years ago
i had the twist on my shortlist so now i'm leaning that way....
wdccruise
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
People seem pretty fond of the Delta 54424-PK. Reviews (Build, Home Depot) are of the 2.5 gpm model but it's also available in a 1.75 gpm model.
Jamie Leigh thanked wdccruise
Hou 2009
4 years ago
@sdratwa, what brand is this fixture? I'm trying to decide, too. Looks nice.