Rainhead replacement

[morqthana]

I need to put a new rainhead on my shower (an Aqualisa Midas).

Is the thread on the end of the pipe going to be a standard one, which any head will fit? If not, what should I measure to find out what it is?

Also, would appreciate suggestions for makes to look at - one must have is no "chrome plated" plastic. I don't mind it having a plastic part, as long as it's 'honest', but if it looks like polished stainless steel I want it to be polished stainless steel.

Lastly, it runs off a combi, so I guess I don't need a head meant for "high pressure", but does it mean I shouldn't get one, or would it not matter?

 

[cross thread]

Most area standard 1/2 inch bsp thread.majority are plastic.

 

[CountryFan]

Lastly, it runs off a combi, so I guess I don't need a head meant for "high pressure", but does it mean I shouldn't get one, or would it not matter?

It’s usually stipulated as to the types of systems thy can be fitted to, most notably are low pressure and electric showers.

 

[Madrab]

As suggested, it all depends on the type you get. The flat plate type heads, which are usually the ones that are all steel, would normally require a high flow mains pressure shower and supply given the flat design and narrow waterways in the head to maintain a decent flow. With an Aqualisa Midas and a combi then flow and pressure shouldn't be an issue as they need =>1bar.

The thicker type heads are more universal and can be used on lower pressure/flow systems but more of them do tend to be plastic.

So it all really comes down to what type you want. Just get a direct replacement from Aqualisa?