Side by Side Comparison of: DELTA FAUCET vs HotelSpa

We bought a second one of these shower heads for another bathroom in our house, we liked it so much! It is a great compromise between the ridiculously expensive models and the cheapo models. I do not have $100 to spend on a shower head, but I do expect to find a unit that doesn't break after two months for less than that. I feel like I have found it with this model.

The issue I've had in the past with the lower-end detachable shower heads was the clip that holds the head into place has been super flimsy and eventually breaks. On the last model, I attempted to super glue the clip back into place the shower head actually came crashing down on my face, giving me a bruise. So, that is why having a quality clip is so important for me. The clip piece on this model is thick, reinforced double layer plastic that is very sturdy and feels like it will last a long time. So if you're looking for a shower head that isn't crazy expensive but that won't crash down and smash your face, I highly recommend this one.

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When I tried this for the first time I was disappointed with the output of water. Inside the end of the handle is where the regulator is located that controls the output of water. I did not remove the complete regulator. I simply removed the small rubber O-ring which was right there and very easy to pick out. ( I included a picture of the O-ring ) This was more than enough to make me completely satisfied with the output of water from my new showerhead.
I like the various settings and I especially like the dribble setting. The dribble setting is as close to a pause feature you can get without adding an extra valve to the shower arm. It works great for saving water without changing the temperature of the water when switching back and forth.
I also like the extra height that is obtained from the way this is mounted.
Don't get too hung up on the reviews about the hose not being flexible. I almost did. It is a standard plastic hose that comes with all ordinary shower heads. I ran hot water through it then manually straightened some of the bends from shipping and let it hang for a while. Then when I hung it up I readjusted the hose on both ends so it lays against the wall and sprays in the right direction and it hasn't been a problem since. It softens up when you shower so when you remove it to use it bends like any other plastic hose and hangs back up the way it is supposed to. If you want a steel flexible hose you will have to purchase that separately or pay a much larger price for a showerhead that comes with one.
For the price this is a great shower head with a 6' hose.

UPDATE: My sprayer is almost 2 years old. It still sprays great with no clogs however I'm going to replace it with the exact same sprayer merely as a preventative in case there is any kind of bacteria or fungus building up in the head. I have no proof of such build up but I am getting frequent ear infections and I don't know the cause.
UPDATE: 16 months later. I still like this shower sprayer. Works as well as it did the first day.
I'm reviewing the Delta 75700WH Seven-Spray Hand Shower, White.
For years I've used Waterpik hand held shower massage devices. Eventually the minerals deposits clog up the head and its a pain to unclog the head. The positive reviews on this Delta shower head convinced me to switch to Delta. I'm glad I did.
The head on the Delta is smaller and lighter weight than the Waterpik. And its better balanced. The Delta has many water flow options most of which I don't care about. But it has one setting (2nd from the end) where the water gushes out stronger than my waterpik did. I really like this setting for rinsing, especially my thick hair. In between rinsing, to save water, I just lower the pressure on my shower faucet lever but keep it on just enough so the water doesn't lose its warm temperature. I never need to change the setting on the head. I leave it on 'gush mode' (my term) all the time.
The hose is plenty long. Almost too long but I got used to it. I will be happy if this head goes for a few years before getting clogged. I like to change my shower head every few years in order to minimize the chance of fungus or crud water sitting inside the head from getting in my ears.
At under $25 including shipping, I give it 5 stars.

The price really attracted me to this shower head. I just moved into a new apartment and the shower head is an abysmal chunk of metal. I was delighted to find so many inexpensive units on Amazon.For those who don't have the time for my video, here's a quick balance sheet.Pros:InexpensiveExcellent connections (quality washers)Multiple settingsDurable and good looking finishEasily accessible flow regulator.Cons:Feels 'cheap' (Clearly plastic head unit, base, and hose)The 'drizzle' setting is pretty worthless. Hardly any water drops out.Don't forget to pickup some plumbers tape(Lasco 11-1032 1/2-Inch by 260-Inch Double Density Teflon Tape, White) if you don't have any. It will reduce the risk of leaks.Convinced? If you choose to buy, please use the Amazon short link here. Thank you! http://amzn.to/1WPb14yUpdate 8/24/2015: Still running strong and looks great!

It's a spa-like experience without the price. I highly recommend purchasing this easy to install, multiple pulse, shower head. It made my drippy, drip shower into something I never thought would be possible.

Shower head has easy assembly.
It functions as it should. We mostly use 3 settings.
It is easy to keep clean. Doesn't drop or leak.
It is nice and basic appearance. Not high end looking but does the job.
Nice long hose.

We have purchased from big box stores several shower heads in recent years. All around $100 in price, one was much more. All with the same or similar function to this one. Switches break. Nozzles plug up. Gets grubby looking quickly.

We have had zero breakdowns of this one. I bought it as a stop gap until we could find a more high end one. I stopped looking. This one does what it should quite well. Thank you!

I had wanted to buy a handheld shower head for years, having had one before and remembering how much easier it made cleaning the shower. My husband was very reluctant, citing numerous concerns such as being unable to adjust the angle of the spray - a concern since he's very tall and I'm very not. After my dog and I recently shared several unpleasant bathing experiences, I decided that since I was typically the one at home cleaning the tub and dealing with whatever the dogs manage to roll themselves, he could deal with a little experiment.
I ordered the thing and installed it myself, which was pretty simple. My only complaint was that it only came with 2 washers and I ended up needing 3 (one at the wall, one at the base of the hose, and one for the head). Wasn't a real problem for me, though, because I just took one out of our previous shower head. I will add that though I am handy enough, I am not super mechanically-inclined and had never done this particular task before, so I appreciated how easy it was. I didn't even mention it to my husband until the next day, after he'd used it. Let's just say he grinned to my "I told you so."
It works great, with a choice of several water pressures. I love that I can turn it down to a trickle when rinsing my dog's face then turn it to a spray when hosing down the tub. It's got a water saving filter that you can remove if you want, but we actually find the reduced water pressure more comfortable. You can adjust the angle of the spray very easily, but we no longer even worry much about that because it's now angled high enough that we don't have to adjust it between showers based on our height difference. It's cheap, works great, and we love it!

*********************UPDATE***********************

After a year of using this, I still LOVE it BUT like other reviewers mentioned,
the hose is broken.
I contacted the seller and they offered me a replacement!
I only needed the hose as the shower head is perfectly fine but they sent me whole new shower head with hose!
I contacted on Friday and received a replacement on WEDNESDAY!!
Awesome customer service!!!

**********Original review***********
100% happy with my purchase!
One of the reason I purchased this was because it comes with on/off pause switch.
I live in California and we are having really bad drought and need to save water.
I heard if you turn off the shower while you wash your body/hair, you can save a lot of water.
We have double handle faucet and it is really pain in the butt to turn on/off the shower everytime.
So that was the one of the reason I decided to purchase this and I am so happy!!
So easy to turn on/off and I really do believe that we can save water doing this.
I also like the design and it is really light weight and the price is awesome too!
Totally recommend!!

I wasn't sure when I ordered this as I expected the quality to be poor as it was so inexpensive. I was surprised to find I really like this shower head. It is great for me. Also, it is prefect when I need to wash my dogs in the shower. The water saver button is a great feature as the temperature stays the same when you want to pause the water. Yet, I have to say that it is too hard for my kids to use the pause button as their little fingers can't slide it that easily. Another plus is that this is super easy to install.

This AquaCare replaced a Water-Pik hand shower head that was purchased two years ago. The AquaCare is clearly superior. Biggest difference: it doesn't leak when first turned on, when running, or when just turned off; the Water-Pik consistently leaked just for a few seconds as it was turned off. The cord on the AquaCare is all metal including the connectors, and it hangs loosely with no stress on the positioning of the shower head; the Water-Pik's all plastic cord, (including the connectors), was stiff and required very narrow positioning to keep the head from rotating in the holder. Installation on the AquaCare was easy; everything was supplied including Teflon tape. Even the washers for the hose connectors were attached by a rubber band to the hose so they would not be lost in the packaging. There is a "pause slide switch" on the handle that allows the water flow to be reduced to a trickle, which is helpful if you have dual faucet control on your shower; however, be sure the slide switch is not on "pause" when you hook it up to first test it, or you will think the water flow is puny, and it is very full with the correct setting. The quality on this product clearly stands out, and it is one of my most satisfying purchases.

I really like this shower wand. My husband and I rent a house and when the metal hose of the shower wand that was already there rusted, broke, and punctured the tubing we ran out to target to get a replacement. It was a waterpik model and was also nice but soooo lightweight! Way too lightweight for the pressure of the spray, i.e. you can't set it down because it will spray itself up and over. Considering I use the wand mainly to wash our dogs in the tub that was a big problem, and so we bought this one. I'm so glad we did. Out of the package it took between 10 and 15 minutes to install and was up and running in no time. The weight is perfect, not light enough to flip around but not too heavy that it fatigues your hand when trying to clean up the pups. It lost one star because even though it has 7 settings there isn't a good massage one like the previous ones we had (our older dog is 10y/o and has arthritis and it's the one part about the bath that she really likes!). It has what I call a "karate chop" setting because that's the best analogy i've come up with to describe the quick strong spurts but it just doesn't quite work the same as a traditional massage setting. All of the other settings however are great, the spray is strong enough to get the soap out of super thick hair (or fur!) quickly and isn't so powerful that it stings. Overall I'd highly recommend this product to anyone looking for a dependable shower wand that is easy to install and lasts.

PROS: Easy to install, dependable, good weight, good water pressure/flow, great quality for the price
CONS: No real massage setting for old joints or sore muscles

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As a removable shower head this will do the job. It's got enough settings to not overpower you or if you need a trickle of water it has that option too. I knocked off a star b/c the cable itself is a cheap joke. It can bend and hold shape, but it retains that shape. Every time you move it a certain way after adjusting it, it will bang off your shower wall. It gets annoying after awhile and that and the plastic connector both appear very cheap. I haven't had a problem with the plastic connector yet, but it did screw in easily and securely from the get go so hopefully that holds up.

The shower head as a whole will work and offer enough different settings to work. I was hoping the hardest setting (most powerful) would be indeed powerful but it was just a normal pressure. Other than that I've got no complaints and am happy to have a removable shower head at a fair price with various settings.

This is an excellent showerhead, however keep in mind that the smallest bit of any particle that gets stuck in the internal filter will severely decrease pressure. Here's what happened:

We installed it and it worked great for a week until my wife heard a loud thud and it lost a ton of pressure. I ended up taking it apart and there was a tiny piece (and I mean tiny) of black rubber (from another part of the grommet/bushing?) in the filter/strainer. I cleaned it out and it worked better but not great. I had to open it back up and get some tiny tiny pieces of the white faucet tape (not sure of it's technical name) out of the strainer/filter as well to get it back to normal.

The shower head itself is pretty great. The different flow settings are fine. I usually just use the same setting every time.

The hose is a bit stiff. The plastic/metalish combo isn't as nice as the purely metal hoses.

For the price I highly recommend.

I bought this because I needed a large enough spray pattern to rinse my longer curly hair, but I also needed a true water saver function built into the shower head as well (we have a very shallow well). The water saver on this comes as close to a true pause as I have been able to find in the modern shower heads available in this price range. The water can be almost stopped completely with just a small trickle of water still coming out. The water pressure is just slightly less than my older Speakman shower head, but I find it to be fine depending on what water patter I choose. I also wanted the satin nickel finish, so I was happy to see this become available in this particular shower head. I am very pleased with my purchase, and I ended up purchasing a second one for the guest bath, which my mom then loved using as well.

This is a high quality product that is easy to install. I have terrible handyman skills and the instructions are super easy to follow. I DID have to replace one after two years. The hose cracked in an area and the water was starting to smell even after cleaning so I decided to replace it. I bought the same one because it came with everything I needed, including a small amount of plumbers tape which helps with preventing leaking.

I'm very happy with this piece. It works as advertised and goes up with about ten minutes of work. My only knock is the limited durability of the last one I purchased.

The whole thing is made of cheap plastic with a chrome finish, but it was easy to install, no leaks and looks good...I will see how it holds up to daily use...and it is a good value for the low cost. I like that it gives an extra holder, so you can put it down near the bathtub too. I tried to remove the water restrictor, in accordance with the instructions, but was not able to do so...but I still had good water pressure so that is okay.

I really enjoyed this product when it worked. The shower head works very well. Installation was very easy and came with everything you needed (including plumbing tape that was optional). The stainless steel hose was very nice until it broke after 3-4 months of light and gentle use. It was never dropped and the only time it was removed from the holder was to clean the shower. I have noticed other users post similar pictures of the break so I believe it may be a design flaw or common defect. I have email customer service yesterday but have not heard back yet. In the mean time showering will be unpleasant. I hope they resolve this and send me a better hose so this doesn't happen again. The shower head works very well.

Edit: Interlink Products emailed me within a couple days and promptly sent out a replacement hose using USPS 2day priority mail. Service and support is a very important factor for me when purchasing any product. I've since replaced the hose and I'm once again enjoying my showers.

The most intense spray setting works quite well for us, allows us to get in and out of the shower quickly. The "soap up" valve in the handle also works although when your hands are soapy it's extremely hard to shove the valve back on. Saves the water which is why we replaced our old (much loved) one. Wish the "soap up" valve was far more easy to use.

The whole thing is made of cheap plastic with a chrome finish, but it was easy to install, no leaks and looks good...I will see how it holds up to daily use...and it is a good value for the low cost. I like that it gives an extra holder, so you can put it down near the bathtub too. I tried to remove the water restrictor, in accordance with the instructions, but was not able to do so...but I still had good water pressure so that is okay.

Average shower head...the "Seven-Spray" feature has a lever that has no positions indicated...it is a continuous movement lever without defined stops. It blends several different patterns of spray that results in a "gentle rain shower" to a "pressure washer". I don't know what they mean by a "champagne spray" because I didn't get no champagne with mine! If you're expecting a pulsing spray, you will be disappointed...there is none. I don't know where the "massage" comes from unless the manufacturer is counting the higher pressure from the narrow beam spray (pressure washer) as a "massage". I could feel a pulse from my old one without putting it on "jet" spray.
I'm not using the "shower arm mount" because it is plastic...I have a metal wall mount one that has lasted for several shower head replacements. Likewise, I am not using the hose because it is not long enough...a 6 foot hose isn't long enough to run out the window and shower nude in the moonlight. Guess that would be called the "shower moon"?

Well, the good news is that it's a whole lot better than the horrible WaterPik showerhead it was replacing (which felt like I was getting spit on in the shower; it was almost impossible to rinse my hair). For one thing, the adjustable tilt is far better, it's very smooth and easy to adjust. It also has 2.5 gpm, which is more powerful than the WaterPik's puny 2.0gpm, and I took out the flow restrictor or filter in the handle as well, which helped a little more. The spray patterns are a bit better, too, and I can actually rinse my hair now. I only gave 3 stars because the spray patterns are still not optimal (the full spray is very narrow, and two of the pattern positions are indistinguishable from one another), but it's not bad. It's just unfortunate that it's so difficult to get an unrestricted showerhead that just sprays water at the pressure it comes from the tap.

I just received and used this shower today. It's O.K., but really needs to be upgraded by company. I'd rather pay $30 for a cheap shower that works, than $23 for a shower that, yeah gives you the ability to shower, but is a pain.
Cons:
1) The ball joint will not move, so instead of the shower hitting the middle of my tub, it's hitting the far end. The nut that screws it to the, hose, and the nut that screws it to the pipe on the wall both go in the same direction, so if you try to move the ball joint, the shower starts screwing off the pipe. I tried to leave the ball joint nut loose before I screwed it onto the pipe, but it leaked. I tried again, but the weight of the head just turned it sideways. First, they could just use a better attachment assembly -- one that is metal, preferably so you could use wrench to tighten everything -- and second, they should at least have them turn in different directions, so when you try to move the shower head in a different direction, you don' start unscrewing the whole thing from the pipe in the wall.
Perhaps if you get one of those extension pipes that bend in the middle that they use for rainfall showerheads, you might be able to position this showerhead correctly, and it might even make a really nice improvement.

1a) If you have a shower pipe that is at a regular, or even height, this showerhead, once installed, is pretty high. It wouldn't be so bad if you could position the head downward, but, of course, the ball joint doesn't work. If you have a shower pipe that is a little low, then this is great, because it will position the head height just right.

2) It has 7 settings, which is good, but not all of them click in, so you have to king of guess where the setting is. This could be fixed if the little clicky disk that is between the spraying part and the base of the showerhead itself was of better quality.
There is no home fix for this.

3) The hose is really cheap, and is VERY stiff, though I believe it will relax in time. Still cheap.
You could probably buy a better hose.

I didn't take out the water restrictor yet, and the shower strength on 4 out of the 7 settings was still decent -- not great, but it didn't take forever to get the shampoo out of my hair either.
A personal choice -- the pulse setting gets real old real fast.

I called Delta, and they were very helpful. They're sending me out a new piece to attach it to the pipe. I don't think it will be any different, but I thought it was good customer service. They asked me several times if I wanted to send it back to them for replacement, but I didn't think it would change anything. Again good business. I told them that they should actually make a slightly better product (only slightly better, I don't expect a $1,000 showerhead for the price) , but they're not going to change anything. They didn't come out and say that, but they're not gonna.

Bottom line: It's not great, but it's not terrible for the price. I've been reading A LOT of reviews for different showerheads, and I've come to the conclusion that if you want a really good shower, you need to make Frankenshowerhead. Get good connectors, hoses,etc. a la carte, and assemble everything yourself. Despite the cons, I think that this showerhead itself is better than some of the expensive ones out there.

We have a small shower space - big enough to bend down to pick up things that fall to the floor, but not much bigger.

This is the third or fourth hand shower we've had, but this is the first one with this particular problem, which is:

It doesn't angle down very far, so a lot of the spray is directed towards the opposite wall of the shower, instead of most of it pointing down (which is what "shower" basically means, right?)

It seems like the problem is due to a combination of a relatively long handle, a shallow head angle, and limited ability to swivel at the ball-joint.

In other respects it's perfectly good - lots of different spray patterns to choose from, seemingly well made, and the white plastic is a bit matte-surfaced instead of slippery.

P.S. We ordered the white model, but the hose was chrome - doesn't match the photo. No biggie but keep that in mind.

ONE YEAR UPDATE:

The swivel joint at the top has become more loose, so the shower head often won't stay pointed where you want it to. I tried to tighten it but I couldn't improve it.

I have a combination showerhead with removable wand that started leaking, it was awesome as it could spray out of one, the other, or both, and it had a good flow rate. IT was perfect for me.

The Delta was purchased as a replacement and It is a dissappointment.

1. It's made entirely of plastic. Even the metal looking hose. If they wanted to use a non metal hose they should have used the garden hose type of flexible plastic you see for kitchen sink sprayers. Instead they went with a spiral plastic monstrosity that is too stiff to bend and just screams cheap.

2. The flow rate is much lower. My other showerhead is 2.5 gpm and it absolutely blasts dirt off you. This thing even on it's highest flow setting is too gentle and it takes me longer to shower. Plus the pattern isn't as broad so I have to move around a lot to get good coverage.

3. The head sits in a holder and that holder does not swivel very far and requires a lot of pressure. Sometimes it's nice to stand there and move the showerhead to different angles for a fast shower instead of doing the 'shower dance'. If you're over 6 feet you know what I"m talking about. This one doesn't adjust nearly as much and it mostly sprays down at a nearly vertical angle. I prefer the slightly shorter and more diagonal stream of my other sprayhead.

It came in a finger slicing blister pack that will likely make it hard to return so I will probably just move it to the guest bathroom and swap shower heads. A dissappointment.

I purchased this HotelSpa handheld shower in April 2015 and had it installed by a plumber (along with other plumbing work). It worked well for the price, $30 and lasted 2 years. The hose just started to leak at the end that connects to the shower head. The hose split and can't be repaired. There is a lifetime warranty but you have to send it back to the manufacturer which would cost almost as much as buying a new one. And I would have no shower. So, I will just buy a replacement hose for ten bucks and call it a day. Hope this review helps.

This is a nice shower head that looks good and is easy to install. Everything you need, including Teflon tape, is provided. The issue is the pause switch. The switch is almost impossible to engage when the water is running. By the time I get the switch to work, the water has run so long that I might not as well have bothered to try, and this is after using both thumbs. Even though the HotelSpa AquaCare shower head is a good one, the main reason I bought this particular model doesn't work as it should. I'm still experimenting to try to find a solution to this annoying problem. I've read reviews and responses to questions, and I know I'm not the only purchaser who is experiencing this issue. Hopefully soon, I'll discover a solution.

I want to be able to give this a 5 star review but I can't. The shower head itself is awesome. Water pressure level remained in tact and the many different stream choices make it a wonderful experience, especially for the low cost. However, after about 5 months of use, the inner hose at the wand broke. Its very thin and for whatever reason it busted. Thankfully my husband is very handy and had stuff to repair it. It works great again but it shouldn't have broke in the first place. I'm pretty disappointed in that. I probably wouldn't buy this one again because of that as many people aren't as handy and wouldn't have been able to fix it.

I would love this if the pause switch was easy to use. I have to use both hands and every ounce of strength I can muster to push it up and down. I did read other complaints about how difficult it was, but I didn't realize how truly extreme it is. I thought it would loosen up over time because I use it so frequently during my showers, but instead... it became more and more difficult to the point where it is physically impossible for me to move anymore. I may have just broken it... ?

I've noticed some have complained that the pause switch doesn't totally stop the flow of water. I've used several shower heads over the years with pause switches or buttons and they aren't designed to totally stop the flow. It is normal to have a slow trickle of water still flow.

I have no complaints other than the pause switch.

When I first received this showerhead and installed it, there was water leaking from the pause switch on the handle. I contact the company about this, and they said that definitely shouldn't be happening and sent out a replacement showerhead to me.

The new showerhead that I received doesn't have a pause switch, and instead of the chrome face where the water comes out, it's looks like grey plastic with black nozzles. It's definitely not as good looking as my original showerhead was, but it doesn't leak and that was most important. Also of note was that the original showerhead was missing the flow restrictor, whereas the new one did have it. (Since the water pressure was adequate, I decided to leave it in place)

I don't know if someone over there inadvertently sent me out the wrong replacement part, or if their solution to a leaky switch is to send you one without a switch, but considering that the switch is a big selling point to many, it's worth mentioning. HTH.

The hose is literally stiffer than my garden hose, which makes it protrude into the shower so I'm always bumping into it as I wash.

The holder has cavities underneath from a cheap injection-molding process, which are impossible to clean without undoing the plumbing, so things will grow in there.

The shower head itself has grooves around the back where the gray plastic portion is inset, which again are difficult to clean.

All that being said, it sprays water well enough, and installation was easy enough. I'm gonna see if I can fill the holes with epoxy and get a better hose, but at some point it's just throwing good money after bad and I should just get one that doesn't suck in the first place. That's sad, because it's replacing an older Delta which suffered none of these problems (though the plastic body eventually cracked after thirtysome years).

There really aren't any massage settings on this unit. It's essentially got a spray and a stream that will combine in various ways, but there's no alternating/pounding massage like I've had with other shower nozzles. It's hardest spray is also pretty weak when compared with past nozzles; I assume it's a water-saving feature, but I feel I have to shower longer to get the soap and shampoo/conditioner off. In addition, the 6 foot cord means the head has to rest on the floor of the shower if I don't hang it back up. (I've got a bad left knee and have to sit on a shower stool, so that's an issue for me.) I'll keep it for awhile, but will replace it sooner rather than later.

Based upon other reviews, I hoped this would have good water spray force. Even with the flow reducer removed, it was mediocre. Even drilling a larger bore into the handle, it was mediocre. I have used Kohler hand sprays in the past that gave 2-3x more pressure. I went to Home Depot and purchased a couple of the mid range Glacier hand sets, removed the reducer, and had much better results, roughly twice as strong. My wife has a bad neck and likes the water force. the 2 Delta 75700 hand sprays went into the trash.

I am reviewing the hose only. Opened the package and handled the hose and it is stiff and will not work in the shower. The hand held shower head must be easy to handle and point. The stiff hose will be in the way and knock off bottles and the shower curtain. The hose will not follow the head. This is a discard waiting to happen. The material is plastic and I am ok with it and the finish is good.

I wanted to like this shower head, I really did. Setup was a breeze, and there were absolutely no leaks (using sealant tape). But the thing I can not get over is is the fact that the hose is not flexible like they claim. It sticks straight out into the shower and I could not get it to go down no matter what I tried. The shower head itself was great, but the hose needs some work. Maybe i just got a defect, but i will be returning and getting another 2.0 GPM Niagara instead (highly recommended!)

my house has low water pressure. this shower head did not help the situation. Even removed restrictor but did not help. I did use this for 2 yrs. and it worked fine but finally got something else because I always hated the low pressure.bought the original waterpik- not very attractive but has much better pressure.

I bought this for my kids so they can take shower and are able to shut off water when they are soaping to save water and not splash all over since they can't reach up to put it back in the holder. The switch is REALLY hard to put in the off position. Even I as an adult have hard time doing it when water is running. So it failed with the primary reason why I bought it but I figured I will just it as a normal shower head. Now I am getting annoyed with a different problem - pressure of water dropping time to time. Only way to get my water pressure to be back to normal is to put switch in off and then back to on and it gets a bit better but not 100% good as when it was brand new.

Maybe i got a faulty one but I will not buy again.

* edit 7/29/2016: Corresponded with their support and they went out of their way to help me out. So 5 stars for support/customer service. I will be buying another product from them but not this exact model. *

Purchased this 6 months ago and it worked pretty well for the price. Up to this point the only thing that we had a problem with was the water pressure. Yesterday while I was taking a shower it just broke on me and sprayed water all over the place. Guess what I'm trying to say is... you get what you pay for.

Update: The seller contacted me and said they would ship another, I'll give more stars when it arrives!

Showerhead was working great for a couple weeks. Good flow and no leaks. Well, one day while showering, the metal part of the hose became detached from the showerhead and the rubber underneath expanded like a balloon and popped. Water going in every direction. So not sure if it's just cheaply made or a defective unit. Sending it back for refund and buying a different brand.

It looks nice. Clean and modern. Ncie feature with the pause button. Bad news: Signifacntly lower flow than expected. Wanted to like it but couldn't stand the lower flow experienced. Went to remove the flow reducer that the manual said it had but guess what? It didnt come with one and I already had max flow. Had to return it.

Both ends of the cheap hose leaked .The plastic fittings on the ends are as cheap of hardware as i have ever seen on any product .One end split when tightening. I went and bought a $15 stainless hose and put on it.As far as the head itself it is fine .i would not recommend this product as there are many just as cheap with better hardware .I say that from experience as i work in maintenance at a large resort and replace these on a regular basis.

I'm not sure if I received a defective product or my hard water killed this thing, or maybe I'm just a little more picky about my shower than all of these other reviewers. What I am sure of is that I have no idea how the shower head I had is the same one that has over 800 five star reviews.
I love taking showers, but for the two weeks I had this shower head, I absolutely dreaded getting into the shower. The water pressure was as weak as a bad public drinking fountain. I even tried soaking it in vinegar and water for hours, thinking there was some sort of mineral clog, and it made no difference. I'm a petite 5'1" female, and even on the widest spray setting, the water spray only covered the top of my head and not my full body. The hose it comes with is awkwardly long and stiff so it sticks out from the wall. And for some reason, my water wouldn't get as hot as it would in every other faucet in my house. (I got a new shower head and the water gets hot again so it wasn't some weird plumbing issue)
I used this as an overhead shower with the provided mount it comes with. Maybe it'd be usable strictly as a handheld shower, but if you're looking at this for the only shower head you'll have, do yourself a favor and spend a little more on a better fixture.

I put this together, no problem even with my arthritic hands. However, the connection between the hose and the showerhead crumbled in my hands. Did I mention they are weak and arthritic -- so it was not strength that made the cheap plastic connection fail. Very disappointed. Still no shower. Do not buy.

This shower head was bought to replace a 15 year old one
The old one was working okay I just thought that maybe it was time to relace it with a new one
It had a crack in the washer of the holder which was now leaking water
The holder also did not always keep the shower head from falling down
Maybe I should have just tried to get another holder
I guess the saying "they don't build them like they used to" definately holds true in this case
The new one is cheap plastic and does not offer a good massage feature
The fact that this is supposed to give "7" different spray modes is really inaccurate
I don't find much of a difference between them
3 or 4 usable modes is more like it
Some people may find the extra long hose to be great but it is a too long tome
Just preference
It is however way too stiff
I hope this information is helpful
I hope it will loosen up in time

Experienced DIY'er. Easier to install than to open packaging. Every part of this unit is plastic except for washers and water jets, however, "jets" is a misnomer. With water turned on full force there were no leaks but only a trickle of water came out of the shower head at each and every position of the dial except for the Pause selection where none came out at all. No obstructions could be seen and a return to old Speakman shower head resulted in an excellent strong stream. Possibly the flow restrictor is too restrictive but the Speakman has a similar restrictor and an excellent flow. Unfortunate piece of Chinese manufactured junk from a generally reliable US company. Too bad, I was really hopeful for this product.

Might just be a personal preference but handle of unit felt awkward in hand and hose while long was quite stiff. Removing and placing hand held wand in holder on shower arm may be problematic for children or short adults as it fits on top of holder rather than cradled in it like some. Also if you can't get it tight enough in proper position it may twist off line a bit.

The Hose broke mid shower after owning this for less than 3 months. The entire unit is plastic. It worked well while it lasted but the hose just snapped for no reason. I advise you to buy a showerhead with a metal hose, not plastic.

This arrived and was Installed on Sunday, 1st use on Monday morning. I turned on the hot water to heat. When water was hot, I opened the shower door to add cold water and the hose split spewing hot water into my face.

Purchased this due to all the positive reviews, which I now suspect are greatly fabricated. The shower head is light plastic, like pretty much all of them. Feels just fine. Clicks nicely between settings. The hose felt heavy metal, and sort of solid. We would later find out it was not solid at all. My wife and I loved the way this one sprayed though and hoped it would last awhile. It didn't. The point of failure was the "metal" hose. During a nice, leisurely evening shower I was rinsing off when the metal sheathing on the hose just below the attachment point to the shower head decided to crack. The metal sheathing slid down a bit, exposing the rubber hose beneath the cheap, bendable, crappy metal. The rubber hose proceeded to inflate like a balloon until it POPPED when it caught itself on the exposed jagged edge of the metal sleeve. All showering joy was lost, the evening moving forward was sad and woeful. Thankfully, no soap remained on my body when this occurred so I was not forced to continue rinsing under the erratic spray of the shower head's broken hose. My wife, however, was not so lucky. I had to change the shower head back to our harsh rainwater style backup emergency shower head and she felt the relentless pelting of heavy rain-like water upon her skull during what would have been her peaceful evening shower. We have suffered due to cheapness. I shall spend more on the next shower head as I search for quality.

Terrible showerhead, the default setting for showering is absolutely useless pressure wise while an unrestricted older showerhead can be very uncomfortable in the same shower. It also makes pretty terrible noise that resonates through the walls, pipes and fiberglass shower constantly. The mist setting is kinda cool although it's really useless to shower with and the massage setting is a joke as it's just the jet cone. Low flow, you might as well just use a cup in the sink. I would highly suggest buying a pack of bottled water to bathe with over this in a situation. The pause switch is also completely useless because depending on your blend of hot/cold water it's just going to end up as hot as possible or as cold as possible. The switch also seems to be flawed in design as I'm assuming it creates most of the noise and doesn't turn 100% off.

I would never recommend this to anyone unless you want to make someone's life miserable. It looks pretty nice though, if you want a really cheap showerhead that looks just like this then I highly suggest still not to buy it. If you want to buy it for parts however and use the showerhead as something to hold the bag down in your trash can, it's actually decent!

Really, just save the extra $5 and buy something else. You're not getting a better cheap showerhead just because it doesn't have a brand name. You're getting cheap garbage undeserving of a name brand.

After a very bad day over the weekend (long story short, as I was giving the puppy a bath as the last part of a poopy situation and my old shower head broke) I decided to go ahead and purchase this shower head. There were zero issues with shipping, it came with all of the bits that it was supposed to come with. It was very easy to install with no tools. I went to test the shower head to makes sure there were no leaking connections and there was virtually no water pressure. I know that with my old shower head, some of the settings can feel like there was no water pressure, so I decided to try all of the different settings. Seven settings would be a massive over statement. Two of the settings are exactly the same (when looking at where and how the water comes out of the head, wide with no pressure), two of the settings were nearly the same (wide with no pressure mixed with what seems as though it should have been a mist and a mist that seems like it should have a light wide pressure, but I know it should have been a pulsating focused stream with a light wide constant stream around it). There is a misting stream that gets all over the place and what is supposed to be a pulsating focused stream (which is a joke, no pulsation, and it is not very focused). On a good note, the pause function works great and hardly allows any water to escape. The hose is super flexible and it was shorter than I was expecting it to be (but that is my fault, five feet from a six foot placement seems super short, I should have measured a bit better). The shower head itself seems very light for what it is supposed to offer, and the construction of what it is seems solid enough. I will be sending this shower head back (which upsets me because I have to pay for shipping on the return) and using the broken hose of my old shower head until I can find one that I actually like.