How are showerheads classified and what types are available?
Showerheads, which control water pressure and spray patterns, are classified in two ways:
- By mount position:
- Fixed showerheads are mounted directly to a shower wall.
- Hand-set showerheads are also wall-mounted but feature a hose, allowing you to maneuver the spray to various angles and making cleaning easier.
- Ceiling-mounted showerheads deliver water from above at low or medium pressure.
- By control settings:
- Single-setting: Offers one constant spray setting and pressure.
- Multi-setting: Provides variable spray patterns and pressures, ranging from fine mists to beads.
- Rainfall: This is a highly desired single-setting showerhead type that simulates showering under a gently cascading waterfall.
- Shower tower: This system features several vertically oriented jets and nozzles that can be adjusted to provide a full-body spa experience, akin to a standing jacuzzi.
