How to Choose the Perfect Shower Faucet?

There are several factors to consider when choosing the perfect Shower Faucet, including the shower valve, configuration and type, water pressure and fittings.

When choosing a new Shower Faucet, remember to match it to your Bathtub Faucet (if any) and other Bathroom Faucets. Also, consider how the faucet will fit in with the rest of your bathroom decor and the finishes of your other bathroom fixtures.

For everything else you need to know in order to choose the best faucet for your shower, read on.

1. Choosing the right shower valve

First, you need to consider the shower valve, which is the part of the pipe that controls the flow of water from the Shower Faucet. The installation process involves inserting the valve into the wall and then installing the shower stall or shower system in place. Finally, you will need to install a faucet kit or trim kit, handle or control panel to cover the valve.

Shower valves are available in both thermostatic and manual options. Both are relatively similar, with thermostatic shower valves containing a device that shuts off the water flow if it exceeds a certain temperature.

2. Choose configuration and type

When you are looking for a faucet, you can choose from individual shower heads or an all-in-one combination that offers a shower faucet and a bathtub faucet.

When it comes to types of shower faucets, they usually fall into five main categories. These categories include: single head spray showerheads, showerhead showers, dual showerheads and multi-showerheads, handheld showerheads and body sprays.

3. Check the water pressure

The water pressure in most showerheads fluctuates between 40 and 60 pounds per square inch (psi). Most hardware stores sell testers that you can screw onto the shower arm in place of the showerhead. This helps you determine the water pressure in your house before you buy a new showerhead or faucet.

Keep in mind that leaks, clogs and old pipes that are more than half an inch in diameter can cause low water pressure.

4. Consider accessories

When purchasing a shower head or faucet, you can choose from a variety of accessories, including

Diverter

Diverter divert water flow from the nozzle to the showerhead. They are usually located on the nozzle. To activate the showerhead, pull up on the diverter.

Handheld showerheads

You will need to install additional holes in the tub or shower wall to install a hand shower, but it is worth it. Hand showerheads make flushing and tub cleaning easier.

Anti-scald valve

An anti-scald valve will help protect you from sudden bursts of extreme water temperatures. No more freezing in the shower while the rest of your family flushes the toilet!

Pressure Balancing Valve

When the pressure of hot or cold water suddenly drops, the pressure balancing valve will maintain the preset water temperature.

5. Find the contents in the budget

If you are completing a complete bathroom renovation, it is especially important to find the shower faucet in your budget. You need to make sure that you set aside enough money in your budget for more than just the tub and shower faucets.

The hope is that this article will help you find a perfect shower faucet.