Waterpik Rainfall Showerhead

Having recently completed a costly renovation of my aged shower in the master bath with new large ceramic tile and a new frameless glass door, it only seemed logical that the renovation and upgrade would be incomplete without installing a brand new showerhead. For most people any showerhead would do, but I needed to find something adjustable in height as my wife is somewhat vertically challenged at 4 feet, 10 inches. What is perfect in height for her is much too low for myself, and conversely, what is perfect for myself is much too high for her.

I made the short trek over to the local Lowe's to see what they had to offer in showerheads. They had a fairly large selection of new showerheads from various manufacturers. Most were stationary designs other than the modest swivel at the base as is typical of most showerheads, and a very few offered any adjustability in the vertical direction.

The Rainfall showerhead by Waterpik caught my eye. Not only was it adjustable, it was also among the more affordable showerheads to be offered at my local Lowe's. The Waterpik Rainfall showerhead was nicely chromed with a large six-inch head mounted onto a nine-inch extended arm that was adjustable in all directions. Not entirely what I had envisioned, as the extended arm was a bit bulky in appearance, but overall, it was stylish and had the adjustable feature I was looking for. I made my purchase and hurried home; eager to install my new Waterpik Rainfall showerhead.

Installation was simple enough, and were it not for the stubbornness of the old showerhead, no tools would have been required for the installation. In short order I was able to proudly demonstrate the new Waterpik Rainfall showerhead to my wife. As advertised, the showerhead produced a drenching downpour of water like a typical Florida summer rain. I took the new showerhead on its maiden voyage and enjoyed the copious amount of water coming from the large six-inch head. As for adjustability, I was a little disappointed. The vertical travel was only about eight inches. Ample for those of normal height perhaps, but rather limited for the variation in height between my petite wife and myself.

We could have lived with the limited vertical travel, but there was one other factor I had not considered. My wife has very long hair that extends beyond her waist. Although there was more than ample water for myself, she found that the water steam from the Waterpik Rainfall showerhead lacked sufficient strength to thoroughly rinse her long hair after shampooing. Much to my disappointment, the new Waterpik Rainfall showerhead had to be transferred to the boys' shower. For them, as for myself, it is perfect.