Fixed overhead shower

[Possom]

It's not hugely more expensive to have a fixed overhead shower combined with a "regular" shower.
As opposed to just having a "regular" wall mounted shower.

This type of thing:

Any particular pros/cons to the fixed overhead I should be aware of?
Most shower units advertised appear not to have them which is why I wondered.

I have a combi boiler, in case that makes any difference.

Thanks!

 

[dilalio]

Most times I get asked to fit one of these, it's because the overhead is for the man of the house who always wants a proper soaking and the handset is for the ladies, who don't always want to get their hair wet when having a shower! Other than that, get a good brand otherwise it'll tarnish, seize up and fall to bits in 18 months!

 

[muggles]

If you want something like that, you need one that's capable of coping with the relatively low flow rate coming from your combi or you'll find that you don't get a proper spray pattern. The Ideal Standard one you've posted will be fine, but check the specs if you're looking at others

 

[hazetimesfive]

actually women want the handset for washing their vaj.

 

[Possom]

If you want something like that, you need one that's capable of coping with the relatively low flow rate coming from your combi or you'll find that you don't get a proper spray pattern. The Ideal Standard one you've posted will be fine, but check the specs if you're looking at others

My combi boiler flow rate is up to 12.3Ltr/min.