"AestheticsInMotion" (aestheticsinmotion)
04/11/2020 at 09:31 • Filed to: None
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"AestheticsInMotion" (aestheticsinmotion)
04/11/2020 at 09:31 • Filed to: None | 2
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Step one: toss old showerhead in the trash.
Step two: buy a Speakman 6551 or 6552 (6 vs 8 nozzles), install.
Step three: remove limiter in the threaded section , allowing the full 2.5 GPM unit to reach max potential.
Step four: enjoy showers to such a degree that the landlord calls about your massive spike in water usage.
Seriously though, these Speakman showerheads are the shit. Solid brass, they have some very real mass in the hand. Feels like five p ounds, give or take . The lever on the side has an incredibly smooth travel—but again—there’s some serious weight to it. Easily takes a pound of force to actuate said lever.
In one lever orientation you get a million (84?) non-intersecting streams that are sharp enough to feel like little pinpricks. That might not sound pleasant, but oh boy.... It feels magnificent.
In the other orientation you get fat raindrops falling down on you like a herd of hungry hippos. The longer distance those drops have to fall, the heavier they feel, so this setting is peeeeerfect for laying down in the shower after a long day of work relaxing....
You can infinitely adjust between those two settings by changing lever position.
These showerheads lack a strong, focused stream that would let you get serious targeted cleaning down at your feet/lower legs, which is my sole complaint. Pair with a good hand held wand for maximum awesomeness.
9/10. I have the 6 nozzle in my condo and the 8 in my apartment.
Discerning
> AestheticsInMotion
04/11/2020 at 09:36 |
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I’ m more fond of the handheld shower heads that raise the height of the head itself. Seems to me most all shower pipes are too low and too close to the wall. A good handheld one will push it farther up and out.
pip bip - choose Corrour
> AestheticsInMotion
04/11/2020 at 09:39 |
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showers where the water feels like that are awesome!
Urambo Tauro
> AestheticsInMotion
04/11/2020 at 09:52 |
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Speaking of bathroom upgrades, I’m thinking about getting (or making) one of tho se curved shower rods for more elbow room. Never even knew they existed until I saw one in a hotel . Neat!
shop-teacher
> AestheticsInMotion
04/11/2020 at 09:54 |
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Hell. Yes.
I have had the same Speakman Anystream since I was 18 . It has travelled with me to every apartment and rental house I had throughout my 20's (which were many), and is still in use in the kids/guest bathroom of my house.
CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
> AestheticsInMotion
04/11/2020 at 09:57 |
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This is the best bathroom upgrade
Wacko
> AestheticsInMotion
04/11/2020 at 10:02 |
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AestheticsInMotion
> shop-teacher
04/11/2020 at 10:09 |
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Finding something built l ike that is such a good feeling
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AestheticsInMotion
> Discerning
04/11/2020 at 10:09 |
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As a tall person I agree with this sentiment.
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AestheticsInMotion
> Urambo Tauro
04/11/2020 at 10:10 |
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Not a bad idea...
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AestheticsInMotion
> pip bip - choose Corrour
04/11/2020 at 10:10 |
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You never want to leave
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AestheticsInMotion
> CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
04/11/2020 at 10:11 |
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*looks on Amazon*
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CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
> AestheticsInMotion
04/11/2020 at 10:12 |
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Serious question. If you order something on Amazon, do you deliver it to yourself?
Michael
> Discerning
04/11/2020 at 10:14 |
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Game changer
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AestheticsInMotion
> CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
04/11/2020 at 10:16 |
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Nah. But I *might* be able to find the guy who would deliver it in the morning and take it off his hands. Assuming it ships through my company. Not worth the trouble unless it requires a signiture
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AestheticsInMotion
> Michael
04/11/2020 at 10:29 |
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Guess I'm trying that. Thanks!
Thomas Donohue
> Michael
04/11/2020 at 10:34 |
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I’ve seen those before, but I’d have to flatten the curve.
When I renovate my main bathroom I’ll probably put a second rain-shower head on the ceiling.
XJDano
> Urambo Tauro
04/11/2020 at 10:55 |
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We were doing this big mold job a few years ago at a hotel and they were renovating the whole place. I snagged a few. I had one in my bathroom and they are nice.
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Discerning
> Michael
04/11/2020 at 11:14 |
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I'v e used one of those, but I found that I didn't like the head being fixed towards the middle. I still like having the pivot point near the wall, but I just want it to extend farther out and up with small adjustments. Don't necessarily want it always up and out
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shop-teacher
> AestheticsInMotion
04/11/2020 at 11:42 |
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It definitely is.
ClassicDatsunDebate
> AestheticsInMotion
04/11/2020 at 12:01 |
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I’m always happy when I’m greeted by one of those in my hotel room. Don’t know why I’ve lived with my old Shower-Massage head from the ‘90’s for so long. I think you’ve given me a project idea.
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ClassicDatsunDebate
> Urambo Tauro
04/11/2020 at 12:02 |
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Not worth making btw.
Mid Engine
> AestheticsInMotion
04/11/2020 at 12:04 |
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installed this a month ago, love it https://www.costco.com/afa-stainless-8-rain-shower-head-and-hand-shower-combo.product.100371968.html
RPM esq.
> AestheticsInMotion
04/11/2020 at 14:38 |
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I’m a big believer in fancy showerheads for maximum shower enjoyment. Good upgrade for sure.
Old-Busted-Hotness
> AestheticsInMotion
04/11/2020 at 14:45 |
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Best bang for your buck is removing the restriction from the shower head you’ve got. If you can, some of them are cast in. Fuck the w ater bill, monsoon showers rule.
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Thisismydisplayname
> Urambo Tauro
04/11/2020 at 19:09 |
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They are great, especially when coupled to a curved tub.
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AestheticsInMotion
> Old-Busted-Hotness
04/11/2020 at 21:48 |
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I still need to yank mine. There's a user removable one that I already pulled, then another deeper one that I'll need picks for