Brand | Blue Ocean |
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Color | Silver |
Material | Aluminum |
Finish Type | Brushed |
Number of Handles | 3 |
Handle Material | Brass |
Item Weight | 32 Pounds |
Mounting Type | Wall Mount |
Included Components | Hose |
Manufacturer | Blue Ocean |
Part Number | FBA_Blue Ocean |
Item Weight | 32 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 54 x 13 x 7 inches |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | SPA392M |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Finish | Brushed |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Batteries Included? | No |
Batteries Required? | No |
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Blue Ocean 52" Aluminum SPA392M Shower Panel Column Tower with Rainfall Shower Head, 8 Multi-functional Nozzles
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Brand | Blue Ocean |
Color | Silver |
Material | Aluminum |
Finish Type | Brushed |
Number of Handles | 3 |
About this item
- 💦✅ 👍Premium Aluminum Alloy, Size: 132 x 26 x 9cm (52"H x 10"W x 3.5”D)
- 💦✅ 👍8 Adjustable Nozzles for Water Massage & Rainfall Showerhead and Multi-functional Handheld Shower Head
- 💦✅ 👍LED Temperature Display that Assist You to Select the Best Water Temperature
- 💦✅ 👍 TWO-YEAR FULL WARRANTY: Hassle-Free 2 Year Warranty with with immediate assistance from trained shower experts by phone or email.
- 💦✅ 👍All Functions Work Independently to Ensure Proper Water Pressure
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Easy to install | 4.4 | 4.1 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
Temperature Control | 4.4 | 4.5 | 3.9 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.5 |
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Sold By | The Home Budget Houseware Inc. | ROVATE SANITARYWARE CO.,LTD | ROVATE SANITARYWARE CO.,LTD | Amazon.com | ROVOGO | Achelous Tech |
material | Aluminum | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel panel, brass mixing valve and diverter with ceramic cartridge, ABS shower wand | Stainless Steel, PVC, Brass, Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) | 304 stainless steel / Brass / Abs plastic | Stainless Steel |
finish type | Brushed | Brushed | Brushed | Brushed | Brushed | Matte Black |
number of handles | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
handle material | Brass | Brass | Metal | Metal | Metal | Brass,Stainless Steel |
mounting type | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Flat wall-mounted | Wall Mount |
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Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #64,918 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #8 in Shower Panels |
Date First Available | September 28, 2011 |
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Product Description
Rainfall Luxury, In Your Hands
Our luxurious spa panels provide elegant decor accents, prevent water splashes, and offer a sleek, contemporary look. Experience the indulgence of a rainfall sensation with easy installation, transforming your bathroom into a high-end at-home spa.
Experience a New Downpour
Reinvent Your Rinse with Our Shower Heads. Immerse yourself in the ultimate rejuvenating experience with our premium shower head. Crafted with precision, it offers a variety of spray modes that transform your daily shower into a luxurious spa-like retreat.
Transform Your Bath Time
Step into a world of pure bliss with our cutting-edge Spa Jet Shower Panel. Designed to redefine your bathing experience, this elegant shower panel offers a full-body spa-inspired treatment right in your own bathroom. With multiple adjustable jets, it provides a personalized, immersive hydrotherapy session that soothes and revitalizes your body and mind.
Specifications
- Item Size: 132 x 26 x 9cm (52"H x 10"W x 3.5”D)
- Package Size: 138 x 33 x 19cm (55”H x 13”W x 8”D)
- Included: Rainfall shower head, multi-functional handheld showerhead, tub spout, 8 adjustable body nozzles, and temperature display
- Shower Panel Frame Material: Aluminum alloy
- Surface: 5mm Tempered Glass
- Features: Lightweight, durable, uniquely designed massage panel for flat wall installation
- Hose: Chrome-plated brass hose, connected directly to water pipe fitting
- Plumbing: Standard connection, reinforced pipes on the back
- Power: Temperature display is battery-powered
- Pressure Requirements: Minimum pressure of 28 psi, maximum pressure of 72 psi
- Functionality: All functions work independently to ensure proper water pressure
- Installation: Easy, with all standard installation accessories included.
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LED Temperature Display | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Thermostatic Control | No | No | No | ✓ | No |
Standard Plumbing Connection | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Multi-Functional Handheld Shower Head | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Number of Jets | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Weight | 32 lbs | 32 lbs | 32 lbs | 33 lbs | 32 lbs |
UPC Certified | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
ISO-9001 Certified | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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Customers like the adjustability, quality and ease of installation of the bathtub shower trim kit. They mention that the hand held has a lot of different settings, the jets have two settings, and the shower head is large and has multi-adjustable angles. They appreciate the value, appearance, and performance of the product. That said, opinions are mixed on temperature control, and water pressure.
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Customers like the quality of the bathtub shower trim kit. They say the rainfall shower head is good, has multi-adjustable angles, and has a high quality style. The tower, jets, and diverter lines seem to be high quality, and the body jets are great. The finish of the unit is superb, and it is solid in its construction.
"...across the large square shower outlet and is just feels great without splashing all over the place. You could almost shower without a curtain...." Read more
"...It appears to be well made and solid in its construction (notwithstanding the minor mfg quality control issue on the battery box already noted)...." Read more
"...Others may not be so into it. The glass does seems to repel water pretty good, no real issues with spotting so far.3...." Read more
"...also dont forget to change the temperature guage to F. Its quite useful. Wanted to buy one more for my second bath but the price has been increased...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the bathtub shower trim kit. They mention that it looks very nice, striking, and sharp. The rain head is very shiny and reflective, and the outward appearance and feel seems very good. The temperature gauge is a pretty blue color, and it is incredible.
"...Very cool.The panel looks great in the shower. It really looks high quality for the price...." Read more
"First, let me say that this thingy is really beautiful. To quote Penny (Big Bang Theory): “It’s HIGH techy-techy”. And functional...." Read more
"...3. The rain head is very shiny and reflective as well. My wife noted it was like a mirror as well...." Read more
"...Starting at the top, the rainfall head is impressive looking and provides a steady downpour that makes washing and rinsing long, thick tresses very..." Read more
Customers like the performance of the bathtub shower trim kit. They say the panel looks good and works well, the shower part works great, and the functions operate independently. Some mention that the display gave out, but the shower continues to work.
"...Overall I am still extremely happy. The unit continues to function perfectly...." Read more
"...The hot water is working properly but there is no cold water. we tested this with out connecting the unit and both hot and cold are working fine...." Read more
"Awesome. So far so good and looks awesome. And it works, works as expected...." Read more
"...It works well and you'll soon find your favorite temp and then be able to set the valve and adjust the temp before you ever step in to the..." Read more
Customers find the installation of the bathtub shower trim kit to be easy. They mention that the brackets make it easy to hook up the water lines and hang on the wall. They also say the plumbing for it was amazingly simple, and the controls are easy to use.
"...It is easy to install, though it is best to have two people do it or have some sort of stand to set the panel on when connecting the supply lines...." Read more
"...Since I had installed one before, the installation of this one went pretty smoothly...." Read more
"...Besides it being the best shower you will ever have, the installation was really simple (if you have the correct plumbing in place)...." Read more
"...by the contractor's licensed plumber, but it looks like it was very easy to install despite a severe lack of instructions...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the value of the bathtub shower trim kit. They mention that it is well worth the price, adds to the value, and is impressed with the build. Customers also say that the purchasing experience was excellent.
"...Overall I am really happy with this shower and consider it a great value for money as of the three month point...." Read more
"While I was impressed with the build and price, Once I got it installed with the contractor. We could not get it to work...." Read more
"...All in all, a fabulous purchase, money well spent - well designed and executed and looks like you spent three times what you paid!..." Read more
"...(less than $300 at the present time) it's a wonderful, reasonably affordable luxury.The shower panel is well-made and very attractive...." Read more
Customers like the adjustability of the bathtub shower trim kit. For example, they mention the hand held has a lot of different settings, the jets have two settings, mist or massage, and the shower head has multi-adjustable angles. Some say the body sprays and hand held have various adjustments, and that the added massage heads are angle adjustable as desired.
"...The Handheld unit is a well engineered thing and has multiple settings from light misting, steady rainfall through pulsating and is also great for..." Read more
"...The Shower head can be adjusted to any angle and people are impressed with how much water and coverage they get when using it...." Read more
"...The options are phenomenal and we love that even the handheld as multiple options!..." Read more
"...As, mentioned earlier, not an issue leak wise but annoying having to tweak the orientation of the shower head from time to time...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the temperature control of the bathtub shower trim kit. Some mention that the temperature gauge is nice and fun to tinker with, while others say that it does not continuously display when the water is running and there is no way to change the readout to Fahrenheit.
"...Why? Well, the panel has a temp gauge so I can easily see where I'm at when I get the shower warming up...." Read more
"...this thingy: when the lines are reversed, the automatic temperature valving won’t work properly, providing only full hot or full cold, no mixing...." Read more
"...I really like the large temperature display...." Read more
"...The hot water is working properly but there is no cold water. we tested this with out connecting the unit and both hot and cold are working fine...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the water pressure of the bathtub shower trim kit. Some mention that it has good pressure, while others say that it's not ideal.
"...4. The water pressure is good. My wife loves the massaging nozzles. They hit her back just right and with good pressure...." Read more
"...It works, but the pressure is lower for both...." Read more
"...even with the waterfall head it can be tilted and the water pressure is strong enough that I can aim it at just my body and not have to get my hair..." Read more
"...Pressure is reduced some, but it does work, so long as it is two adjacent selections on the knob...." Read more
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I installed the unit in a typical construction grade tub/shower arrangement with curtain. This was a bit like installing a diamond in a piece of coal but my plan was to prototype a panel in the guest bath for eventual installation of a similar or nicer unit in my master bathroom. The net result is I now take all my showers in the guest bathroom.
Why? Well, the panel has a temp gauge so I can easily see where I'm at when I get the shower warming up. I know what my best temps are for post workout shower and normal evening shower. I can set the faucet up and get exactly the right temp before I step in. Very cool.
The panel looks great in the shower. It really looks high quality for the price. If you have hard water, be prepared to give the fascia a wipe down after your shower in order to keep it shiny. No biggie, takes me about 30 seconds.
The shower head is a fixed spray but I love the rainlike quality of the shower. Water flow is very evenly distributed across the large square shower outlet and is just feels great without splashing all over the place. You could almost shower without a curtain. For those who want a massage effect you can use the hand held shower fixture which provides different spray patterns.
The small spray outlets on the fascia work OK but I find them somewhat superfluous. Some people would probably like them.
The install was a bit of a pain but that had to do with ancient plumbing at my place, all of which I had to cut out and replace. Good news is I was able to find all necessary parts on Amazon.
Finally the shower fascia is like a mirror so you can use it to shave in the morning. There is a small flat area on top of the panel which is perfect for shaving cream and razor storage.
Overall I am really happy with this shower and consider it a great value for money as of the three month point.
Edit at the one year point. Still very happy have not remodeled yet but shower still looks and operates beautifully.
Update 12/02/19 - well, I now have nearly two and a half years on this panel and it is going great. Couple of tips and lessons learned.
1. As mentioned in my original review. If you have anything but the softest water, invest thirty seconds of time to wipe the unit down after use. I do this and the darn thing still looks brand new. it is used a lot too.
2. When you first get the unit, pay special attention to the nut which holds the shower head to the panel. Mine is a little looser than I would like and I keep having the readjust the shower head pipe coming out of the panel. No leaks there but just an annoying adjustment. To fix this I will have to remove the panel from its brackets to get behind the fascia and tighten the nut. That is a bit of a pain so check tightness before you install.
Overall I am still extremely happy. The unit continues to function perfectly. I intend to buy a second one to install in the master shower.
update 08/11/23
Time flies!! But it does not seem to be flying for the shower panel. Still looks and functions like new.
Couple more observations first, the nut to tighten the shower head pipe is not accessible even with the panel off the wall. As, mentioned earlier, not an issue leak wise but annoying having to tweak the orientation of the shower head from time to time. They probably have that fixed by now.
The internal plumbing of this unit is the secret sauce IMO, All you need on the wall is a cold and hot water outlet. I pity those of you who have a behind the wall multi function valve. Heads up people, sooner or later you are going to have to replace this valve and it will cost a fortune. Do yourself a favor, buy a shower panel which includes the valve and plumbing. And reconfigure your bath to simply provide hot and cold water outlets (similar to what you see with a clothes washer). This way when something goes bad you can simply replace the panel and it will take you about 30 minutes AND the install will be FREE. You can buy one of the panels for the cost of two hours of plumber's labor, not that you'll have to because this thing is holding up beautifully after almost six years.
1. Yes, you can switch the display from C to F. The directions given are poor but all you have to do is remove the cover of a small circular opening, approximately 1 in in diameter, held by two tiny screws – don’t drop them! You’ll need a microscope to find them! The opening is located on a plastic display mounting box immediately behind the display on the backside of the unit. Inside the 1 inch round opening you’ll find a pair of tiny DIP switches. Slide both switches to “ON” to set for F.
2. When I received my unit, the display wouldn’t work on battery (tho it did work with the water running). Naturally, I checked the batteries and they were fine, but the battery “ON” button on the face of the unit did nothing. I started tracing the wires in the back and found the small black connector on the lead to the battery box was disconnected at the wiring harness near the middle of the unit. Hazzah. Found the problem. Or not. While it clearly was “A” problem, it wasn’t the only problem. I then traced the wire back from the harness to the battery box and found, hidden in a corner of the box, a disconnected positive wire. It’s not that it had broken off of the terminal; it had never been soldered during manufacture. A quick session with my soldering iron fixed the problem and the display works fine now with the water not running. Clearly a one-off mfg error. Pressing the button with the water OFF will light up the display for about 30 seconds then shuts itself off – although I’m not sure why you’d want it on with the water off. Still, I paid for it and I wanted it to work!. (And I shouldn’t have HAD to fix the thing!) Display stays on continuously with the water running, without the need to press the button. Finally, on the digital display issues, at 90 deg. F, the color changes from a bright blue to a pretty dim orange. The description says it will switch from blue to orange or red. That’s fine. What it DOESN’T say is that when it does it will dim by perhaps 60 percent. It’s not so much that it’s defective; it’s just what it is. Not a real problem and the digits are still legible when orange – just really dim.
3. Note the size given is overall, and not the actual “footprint” of the unit. The size is given as 52"H x 10"W x 3.5" which is only SORTA right. The unit has a flat glossy black glass face (and it’s actually quite beautiful) that is, in fact, nearly at the given dimensions (height and width). BUT, (and here’s the issue), the SIDES of the unit are curved UNDER the glass face panel in a convex semi-circle, so the actual “contact footprint” of the unit on the shower wall is, in reality, only 8.5 inches wide by 49.25 inches high. Because the sides are curved into a convex semi-circle, they lift away from the wall as they curve out and up, then back under the glass face. The outward “bulge” of the sides, at their widest matches the width of the glass face, or nearly so, but the “contact point” of the curved sides, where the unit’s frame actually contacts the wall, is only 8.5 inches wide. This is a very important point, since many folks are placing this unit over old valve access holes in the shower/bath wall and want those holes covered by this new unit. If that spacing is any more than 8.5 inches, the old valve holes will show on the sides. Mine were spaced 9 inches from outer edge to outer edge. I covered the holes with small, thin metal “hole-cover” plates (available on Amazon, for example: “Danco 80830 1-3/4-Inch Kitchen Faucet Hole Cover” – there are many others). In my case, with only about 1/4 inch of each old hole showing on each side, the little bit of metal cover disk that’s exposed looks like it’s part of the unit. Height is also a potential issue. The “extra” height between my measurement given here and the published height (nearly 3 inches difference) is that of the glass face that extends about 1.4 inches above and below the frame of the unit, and it’s the FRAME that comes in contact with the wall. Mine JUST barely covered the existing tub spout hole vertically where I wanted to place the unit. So . . . if you’re measuring to cover pre-existing holes, (or for any other reason, for that matter), the better dimensions to use are the “footprint”, or frame-wall-contact measurements of 8.5 inches wide, by 49.25 inches high.
4. This unit has an automatic temperature control. That means that you can set the temperature once with one knob and leave it there, using a separate knob to switch the water flow on or off. Once set, during subsequent showers all you have to do is switch the water on and it will automatically mix the hot/cold water to that pre-set temperature. Nice feature. But . . . be careful about your hookups. Our old house has some wacky plumbing (even tho this place was built in the 70’s, I’m thinking that the folks who built it out here in the country still considered the whole idea of indoor plumbing to be something of a big-city novelty), which happened to have the somewhat novel feature of reversed hot/cold water hook-ups, opposite the standard, in this one bathroom. I didn’t think to check/remember that during the install. My bad. So I incorrectly hooked up the hot water line to the cold water inlet and ditto with the cold to hot. In a regularly valved system, this would be fine, just needing to get it in your head which knob you would have to grab at any given moment in your shower to prevent surprises. Here’s the problem with this thingy: when the lines are reversed, the automatic temperature valving won’t work properly, providing only full hot or full cold, no mixing. Good for waking you up in the morning, but not really what we want. Apparently there’s some kind of temperature sensitive wax or something like that that reacts to the incoming temperature, expecting (and only working with) hot on the hot side and cold on the cold. When I realized the temperature setting knob was acting backwards, I simply reversed the hose connections, and viola, problem fixed. Now, when (for example) set to the 38 deg C marker on the temp knob, the readout is exactly 100 deg F as it should be and stays there (or any other temp I happen to choose to set it at). Like I said: Nice feature. So just take note of the connections on install. Also, some reviewers have suggested that the temp control won’t let the water get hot enough. Note that there is a safety detent on the temp valve knob stopping it from turning any hotter at 38 deg C, as marked on the knob. Simply press the red button on the side of the knob to release the detent and turn farther to get higher temps. Finally, on the water control issues: The on/off water flow knob is reversed from what I would expect. To turn on the water, one turns the flow knob to the left 1/4 turn; to shut off the water, turn it to the right 1/4 turn. Not a problem. It just seems backwards to me (and yes, I know, one normally opens a faucet valve by cranking it to the left, and off to the right – it’s just that the way this panel is set up, particularly with only 1/4 turn full travel, it functions more like a switch than a valve, and, normally one would turn a switch knob to the right to turn it on/up; to the left to turn it off/down – think of an old style radio on/off/volume knob). Not a problem; just a personal observation/idiosyncrasy.
5. Finally, the supplied connection hoses might be a little short for some applications. In my case, they were EXACTLY the right length, as if they had been custom made for my application. One inch shorter, or had I mounted the unit one inch higher on the wall, I would have had a problem. Not an unsolvable problem, just a nuisance. The hoses are standard flexible plumbing connection hoses, with standard fittings at both ends, already connected to the unit, and can be replaced with longer ones if necessary, available at any big-box store. My only concern had I needed to go down that route was that the hoses come pre-connected (who knows how tightly) to valves that are attached from the back through the glass face. Applying excessive force removing the supplied hoses that were already attached, or tightening the replacement ones, could possibly crack the glass panel. So if you have to go that route, go gently!
Bottom line: This is a beautiful, rich looking, and functional unit with only a couple of issues to be aware of. None are deal-breakers, or even close to it. It appears to be well made and solid in its construction (notwithstanding the minor mfg quality control issue on the battery box already noted). We love it and it really topped off our bathroom remodel/modernization. The seller got the thing to us unscathed in only 3 days. We would purchase this thingy again in a heartbeat (and just might for our other bathrooms!), and would decidedly get it from this supplier.
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WOW FACTOR!
The first thing I noticed once I unboxed it was the craftsmanship of the panel. It is beautiful, well-made, high-quality materials, even better looking than the pictures and a surprising (but very welcome and satisfying) weight. This shower panel is built to last (see supporting reviews). Of course there are a few shortcuts with some of the components (inevitable), but not where it really counts.
Installation Alert (and not because of the panel)!
Do yourself a favour and watch some of the YouTube installation videos. The installation, with proper measurement and tools, looks fairly doable, right?. So the description is accurate and I gave it 5 stars on that basis. But the one thing that made me stop doing it myself: drilling into tiles. You have to have the right drill bit, and a steady hand, and really know what you are doing. I called a plumber after that; I was not taking a chance that the tile would break or crack. Plus the added incentive from the company to maintain warranty status if installed by a professional.
I was very much rewarded with this decision, because where the unit was installed, the tiles are not completely level and straight (slight curvature), so the plumber and me had to do some finessing. So remember, if this is a replacement (instead of new because you are renovating), it's never a perfect scenario afterwards (take heed condo dwellers like myself, this is a recurring theme with appliances and other installations!). Totally worth the money to have an expert install the unit.
Second Impression: It looks FANTASTIC!
Once we were done, it looked better than I had imagined! Friends were impressed as well... But even better, the plumber commented on it as well. The fact that he thought I had paid well over $1,000 for it just kept reinforcing I had made the right choice! And yes, it is true that other hardware stores sell this unit at 3X the price listed here.
Drum Roll: FIRST USE!
When you marry Design with Function, this is where your experience is basically elevated. And the first time I was finally able to use the shower, the luxury experience was achieved. There are over 2,000 plus reviews you can read through for additional details. I'm just giving the sum of the total experience. Perfect.
Bonus Impression: Service
Fifteen days later, the panel was at a lower price with a coupon. I contacted the seller, and no muss no fuss, they refunded me the difference. Just like that. It is such a rare thing today that the service you receive is without compromise, frustration and fast and frankly achieves both surprise and delight! Now that is how you maintain your brand, and stand behind your products.
Keep doing your research because it's important, but the level of stars here is not by accident. An easy 5++ stars for me, and as you have gathered, for many others as well...
* Great quality system. Temperature readout works great. Had to drop-in 2 AA batteries
* Absolutely love the mist function and the jets. Totally worth the value
* Overall very well built system sturdy and solid structure. Nice sleek shower-head too
Cons:
* Challenging installation for a retrofit. Should be straightforward if you are doing a complete renovation
* Made 5-6 trips to home depot to get right size fittings and piping to connect to existing plumbing. Unit came with 1/2 inch connectors and I think commonly used standard is 3/8 inch including all my plumbing. Might be 1/2 inch for you
* Weighs 15 KG. Requires reinforcement to wall studs. Had to cut drywall and add 2 horizontal 2x4 between studs
Definitely value for money. I had challenges installing because I did a DIY project on this. I am sure your plumber can do it easily. Works great and the family loves it.
DISLIKE: rainfall shower head has almost no pressure, just like a very light rain shower. (my old rainfall shower had like 5 times the pressure!). One of the nozzles was loose when it arrived, had to tighten. No instructions where to install the batteries for the temperature readout. I personally find this feature useless as I'd rather test the temp with the spout running.
I wish that the pressure could be adjusted for the rainfall shower. Hardest part of the installation was drilling 4 holes in the ceramic tile. Used masking tape, a level and measured 3 times before starting. Took about 45 minutes. A little hard to install by myself trying to line up the holes to the metal hangers, this thing is not light.
Would I buy it again? Not sure as I miss my old rainfall shower pressure. But then again, can't return it with 4 new holes in my ceramic tile...So my only gripe is with the rainfall shower, the rest is perfect. Make your own decision.
Reviewed in Canada on March 12, 2024
DISLIKE: rainfall shower head has almost no pressure, just like a very light rain shower. (my old rainfall shower had like 5 times the pressure!). One of the nozzles was loose when it arrived, had to tighten. No instructions where to install the batteries for the temperature readout. I personally find this feature useless as I'd rather test the temp with the spout running.
I wish that the pressure could be adjusted for the rainfall shower. Hardest part of the installation was drilling 4 holes in the ceramic tile. Used masking tape, a level and measured 3 times before starting. Took about 45 minutes. A little hard to install by myself trying to line up the holes to the metal hangers, this thing is not light.
Would I buy it again? Not sure as I miss my old rainfall shower pressure. But then again, can't return it with 4 new holes in my ceramic tile...So my only gripe is with the rainfall shower, the rest is perfect. Make your own decision.