What is a Shower Head?
A shower head is the apparatus at the end of a water source that disperses water to provide an even flow under which to wash. Shower heads have small holes on the surface of the shower fixture that face the bather. Most shower heads are made from a heavy-duty molded plastic called ABS and can be aluminum, chrome or gold plated to match the interior décor of the bathroom. Shower heads are typically mounted high on the wall inside the shower stall. Most bathtubs include a showering device that can easily be converted by switching the water stream to come from the shower head. Stalls with more than one shower head mounted in the front and back of the enclosure are sometimes seen in larger, more elegant bathing areas. Most mounted shower heads are adjustable and can be turned to give the bather maximum water coverage. A simple turn of the shower head at the base of the fixture moves the direction of the flow. A hose can also be attached to a shower head to make it movable for those who pre
Your Shower Head is a marvel of engineering that reliably delivers water at a touch of the tap. If you’ve ever wondered how this miracle of ingenuity works, think about your pipes. The water pressure in your home is probably between 60 and 80 pounds (PSI), and is running through pipes as small as one-inch. This sustained pressure inside your pipes is what helps water flow uphill in your home, delivering it to your sinks, tubs, toilets, and wherever else it’s needed. Typically, the pipe size of your shower is even smaller, sometimes as much as half the diameter of your other pipes. This creates even more pressure, causing a consistently sustained and forceful flow of water out of your Shower Head when it’s turned on. Factors that affect the flow of water out of the head are the diameter of the holes in the head itself, the presence of lime scale, rust, or particulate matter caught in the screen, and the constraints of your water heater. Another factor that can have a big impact on the f
