Installing overhead shower

Or would you prefer a shower arm with a degree bend so you can experience a falling rain effect. The shower flange is a small decorative piece with an important job, it covers the hole in your wall where the pipe sticks out! In the example shower system, we are showing Delta's large overhead rain showerhead mounted to a shower arm with a bend. This bend helps accommodate for the thickness of showerhead and gives you more clearance.

The decorative wall flange really completes the look. A Delta shower system with hand shower requires a compatible handheld sprayer and a drop elbow to connect to the internal plumbing. Hand Showers put water where you want it! Tasks like rinsing out shampoo, shaving legs, bathing children, washing pets, and cleaning the shower itself are all made easier with a delta shower system with wand. Hand showers usually include a slidebar for mounting.

The slidebar has a mounting bracket that lets you move the hand shower sprayer up and down and holds it in place. Some hand showers simply have a wall bracket that is fixed to the wall. Either way, the hand shower itself is one of the greatest things you can add to your shower. A Delta rain head and handheld shower with diverter, like our example system, has tons of versatility. You can mount the hand shower higher on the slide bar and enjoy a dual head shower spray system.

Or you can detach the hand spray when needed. When choosing your hand spray, consider whether you want a multi-setting or single setting hand spray. From full body spray to a concentrated massage spray to a pause function and everything in between , a hand spray really brings an element of luxury to you shower. A drop elbow is another small piece with an important job. This 90 degree wall elbow connects your shower system to the mixed warm water being output by the diverter. Once the drop elbow is connected to the pipe in the wall, you simply screw the hand shower hose to the threaded outlet and your hand shower will be ready to use!

Don't forget about this important fixture when planning out your shower faucet with handheld sprayer. Delta Shower Head with Separate Hand Held Sprayer Systems are our most popular configuration, however they are definitely not one size fits all. There are the obvious decisions you'll need to make before ordering, such as what finish do you like best, and do you want a modern or traditional style Delta shower faucet with separate hand held shower?

There are also some less obvious things to be aware of when selecting the perfect Delta shower faucet with handheld spray. While the overall function will be the same, incorporating some of these options lets you customize your shower system exactly how you want!

Delta shower fixtures are designed such that the cartridge comes as part of the trim kit, rather than as part of the valve as is the case with some other manufacturers. A thermostatic shower cartridge gives you the most precise control over water temperature and pressure.

Thermostatic cartridges keep the water temperature in a strict range and prevent sudden changes in water pressure, which can occur when demands are placed on your pipes from water use in other areas of the house.

Before modern thermostatic and pressure balanced shower cartridges, flushing the toilet in one bathroom might cause a person taking a shower in another bathroom to receive an unpleasant burst of freezing cold or boiling hot water.

More importantly however, when it comes to a Delta shower head and handheld set, a thermostatic shower cartridge offers the highest gallon per minute flow rate of any Delta shower cartridge. For a shower head with separate hand held sprayer system, having higher water pressure is key to an enjoyable experience. When you have more than one spray outlet making water demands on the system, having more water pressure can make a huge difference.

Read more about what makes a Delta 17T thermostatic shower cartridge great. You can also shop our pre-built thermostatic shower system with hand shower kits. For both style and convenience, many customers prefer a simpler way to operate their showerhead with handheld system.

While it's not possible to operate a shower system with just a single handle alone too many settings , it is possible to have a single plate with all controls grouped together.

This makes the operation of your shower system easy and gives your shower a sleek design. Delta created their shower controls with integrated diverter to make operating a large shower head with hand sprayer system easy! An integrated diverter control merges the mixing valve and trim kit, and the diverter valve and trim kit, into a single unit. Rather than having two separate valves to install, you'll only have one.

Instead of having two trim kits to install, you'll also only have one. This makes both the installation and operation of your shower system easier! We also have many pre-built custom shower systems that incorporate this unique fixture. Many Delta showerheads feature their patented H2Okinetic technology. When shopping for Delta shower systems with handheld shower, look for the mention of "H2Okinetic". Many showerheads, and even some hand showers, have this special H2Okinetic design.

As illustrated below, H2Okinetic shower heads are designed to give you the feeling of more water, without actually using more water. As you are browsing and determining your preferred Delta shower heads and handheld spray, if you see the term H2Okinetic you can reference back to this image and you'll understand what it means!

Especially when building a custom shower system, where water flow rate is always a concern, H2Okinectic showerheads are a great option to consider. When creating your shower system you are not only limited to a normal hand shower with slide bar.

Take a look at our Delta grab bar shower systems which substitute an ADA approved safety grab bar in place of a normal hand shower slide bar.

A dual shower head system with grab bar gives you the best of both worlds. You can enjoy your amazing new shower system and have the extra piece of mind offered by a bathroom safety grab bar. Delta grab bars for handheld showers provide a stylish way to add this important feature.

A normal hand shower slidebar cannot support any significant weight at all. Normal slide bars are only for holding the hand shower itself and are not meant to be grabbed.

By comparison, a Delta hand shower grab bar on can support up to pounds of force when properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Creating a Delta ADA grab bar hand shower system is easy! Delta makes several styles of hand shower kits that include a grab bar. When you are planning your shower system, consider adding one so you can enjoy your new Delta grab bar shower system safely for many years to come!

If you need tub shower combination faucet in your bathroom, that doesn't mean you can't take advantage of a Delta shower system with handheld spray. Some of the best shower faucets and handheld faucets also include a tub spout! You could argue that a handheld shower sprayer is even more useful while taking a bath. A hand spray makes washing your hair in the tub a breeze!

You could make things even easier by ordering one of our pre-built shower systems with tub spout. Keep in mind, you cannot add a tub spout via a port off the diverter. Due to water pressure issues, Delta does not recommend this. Rather, the tub spout must to be plumbed off the mixing valve directly. Because Delta's high-flow rough-in valve is permanently capped at the bottom, you will not be able add a Tub Spout to a shower system that utilizes this fixture.

Instead you will need to switch to a standard Delta universal mixing valve either with or without stops. Don't worry too much about switching away from the high-flow valve. Unless you have very poor water pressure in your home, the standard valve should have more than enough pressure to power most configurations of tub shower and hand spray systems.

We'll talk more later in this article about water pressure issues but always consult a professional if you are concerned. Further down you will find additional instructions about adding a tub spout along with some helpful graphics that illustrate the proper installation process.

Fixtures with Delta Temp2O technology contain a small LED digital display that shows the actual water temperature in degrees. The screen also features color indicators which visually signal different temperature ranges cold, warm, hot. Enjoy the convenience of knowing when the temperature is right for you! Temp2O technology can be found in showerheads, hand showers, and also on mixing valve control trims.

Deciding whether or not to incorporate this cool new technology in your Delta shower with separate hand held system is something you should consider! You can read our Delta Temp2O shower fixture buying guide to learn more and watch a video showing what Temp2O looks like in action.

You can also take a look at our pre-built shower systems with Temp2O technology. You may find we have already designed the perfect configuration for your shower! Now that you know the basics of what it takes to create a system with a shower head with separate handheld using Delta fixtures, it's time get excited! Your new dream Delta shower faucet with hand held sprayer is going to be a huge improvement from your old shower. Not only will it be great to add a hand held multi function shower for practical reasons, but you also have the opportunity to turn your shower into a beautiful Zen space by choosing the perfect style and color!

Each of the main colors works well with certain design aesthetics. If you want a modern gold shower system with handheld shower, take a look at Delta's Champagne Bronze. Or perhaps you would prefer a more traditional style Venetian Bronze shower system with handheld.

A Delta showerhead with separate hand shower in chrome is transitional and will work great in both modern and traditional style rooms. Delta shower systems with separate hand shower in stainless steel offer a smooth contemporary modern feeling. Delta makes it easy to find matching fixtures by grouping their products into collections. Collections all feature distinct design elements which visually tie the various products in the group together.

You'll usually find the collection name stated in the product title. For example, a Delta Cassidy shower head and handheld is in the Cassidy collection. A Delta Addison shower with handheld is in the Addison collection. If you see Delta Dryden shower heads and separate handheld that indicates the shower system is in the Delta Dryden collection.

Delta has a wide range of collections which allow you to easily find matching fixtures for your entire bathroom. While you are ordering your Delta Compel hand held shower system, why not get the matching Compel collection bathroom faucet, tub filler faucet, and bathroom accessories. Decorating your bathroom becomes both easy and fun!

At FaucetList. Check out our Delta Faucet brand page and you will find all the great ways we have to find the perfect product for your home!

In the planning stage you to decide what kind of mixing valve you want, what type of diverter, which hand shower, what type of showerhead, and figure out all the connector fixtures like the shower arm and drop elbow.

You can also let us help make things easy by simply choosing one of our pre-built Delta shower systems with hand shower. We make sure to include everything your plumber will need for installation! After deciding on all the component fixtures, features, collection, style, and finish of your shower head with separate hand held sprayer system, there are just a few more things you should consider to ensure your system performance will be optimal.

After you have chosen all the fixtures for your shower faucet system with handheld showerhead, you should take a moment to sketch out your shower design and decide roughly where you want everything to go. Don't limit yourself to a single wall! It's possible to have a showerhead on one wall and a hand shower on another. One idea is to have the mixing valve near your shower entrance so you can turn on the water and give it time to warm up before getting in.

Then put the diverter further in so you can operate it while actually standing in the warm water spray. If you plan to have a shower seat or bench, now is a good time to think through where the controls should be so they can be operated by a person who is sitting.

When the walls are open, the pipes can be run inside the wall virtually any way you want. Please make sure to comply with all your local plumbing codes as some placement options are limited by regulation.

This is an area where having a knowledgeable installer can really be an asset. It's a smart idea to jot down all the measurements on your placement sketch to make sure the spacing makes sense.

Consider the diagram below and read through the suggested measurements provided by Delta. Floor to Hand Shower Mounting Bracket. Ideally, your hand shower should be mounted so that it can double as a second showerhead.

You will want the hand shower to still be within easy reach of the shorter users so detaching it is simple if necessary. Having the hand shower mounted up high enough creates a multi-showerhead system that can be used hands free. Rather than installing two separate showerheads, shower systems with hand showers give you the best of both worlds!

Consider getting a shower system hand shower with slidebar. On the slidebar the adjustable mounting bracket can move up and down, allowing you to modify the height whenever you like. We recommend installing the bracket such that the floor to hand shower sprayer measurement is between 72" and 84". If you have a hand shower with slide bar, you should try to set the top bracket of the slidebar at around that height.

Delta recommends the temperature control be placed around waist high, approximately 36" from the bottom of the shower enclosure. If you have a tub spout , the temperature control will need to be between 8"" directly above the tub spout. Typically the diverter is installed around " above the mixing valve control but in fact it doesn't even have to be installed on the same wall! Some people choose to install the diverter just inside the shower door for easy access.

Depending on your shower layout, you may find placing the diverter separate from the mixing valve can offer a lot of utility. Most importantly, the diverter should be easily accessible for all users. Putting it in easy reach makes it so you can effortlessly adjust the settings to choose between showerhead and hand shower - or both!

Floor to Base of Shower Arm. The showerhead should be installed so that it is above the head of the tallest user, but still within reach of the shortest user. Depending on what type of shower arm you have and how much bend it has , try to plan accordingly so the Showerhead is at least 84" above the ground.

Ideally the tallest user should not have to crouch or duck under the showerhead to rinse his or her hair, while the shorter user should still be able to manually adjust the spray modes and angle of the showerhead. If you have a single setting or overhead rain shower that does not need much adjusting, installing it a bit higher on the wall is usually going to be a good idea.

The hot water supply and water pressure are critical in determining whether the system you've designed will be a success. If your water pressure is too low, a pressure booster may be required. As a rough estimate, to calculate the usage damages on Delta shower and handheld systems, you'll need to know the max flow rate of your hand shower and the max flow rate of the showerhead. These two flow rates added together represent the gallons per minute your system uses.

Keep in mind, that you are using warm water NOT hot water. So you need to take your GPM flow rate e. Then you need to estimate how long of a shower you will take. The average shower is 8 minutes so a 4GPM flow rate x 0. And you better leave some buffer!

Once you have the shower of your dreams you may want to spend more than an average amount of time in there! Remember, your home may have other hot water demands as well which is why this calculator doesn't really help determine what size water heater you'll need.

It simply helps illustrate the demands your new Delta shower head with separate handheld system will place on it. The maximum water pressure flow rate of a Delta shower system is determined by a combination of which rough-in valve you have installed in the wall and which cartridge your shower control handle trim kit contains.

Take a look at the information below. On the left hand side you'll see the various shower cartridge series offered by Delta. In the middle you'll see the different valve part numbers and the estimated flow rate at different PSIs. A shower drain is an important part of any shower, and it's even more crucial to have the proper drainage when you have a shower head shower system with hand shower.

However, you may wonder, why can't I buy a drain from Delta too? It turns out shower drains are quite custom depending on the demands of your specific job site.

It's not really possible to make a universal drain that will work for everyone. Delta recommends you have either two 2" drains or one 3" drain for your shower. Again this is a situation that having a licensed plumbing contractor can come in handy. Without proper drainage, water can build up and seep into your floor causing all kinds of totally avoidable problems. If you choose an overhead showerhead, do not position the drain immediately below it because standing on the drain could cause the shower to flood.

Also, always make sure the shower floor slopes toward the drain, usually away from the shower door. If you plan to install a shower bench, make sure the controls, and especially the hand shower, are installed near enough so they can be operated while seated.

This is an important feature to consider adding to your shower. As we age, having a comfortable place to sit in the shower can be the type of thing that allows you to stay in your home long term. Even if you're young, take a load off! Your shower is for relaxing! So grab a seat, turn on your shower system hand shower, and enjoy a luxurious experience. Thinking about the little details matters. In the plumbing industry, shower heads rarely include the shower arm and flange.

You'll want to get your hands on an Overhead Shower Arms. However, if you are just wondering how to install a new shower head for an existing Ceiling Mount or you want to attach a Rain Shower to the type of Shower Arm we referenced above, we got you covered. Learning how to install a Hand Held Shower Head gives you the flexibility to rinse your hair, shave your legs or clean down the shower.

Luckily, learning how to install a shower head with handheld is just as simple as the other shower head installation projects we already covered! Learning how to install a shower head with a handheld combo is one of the simplest ways to give your shower a major upgrade. Here are of our Dual Shower Head Combo recommendations:. Ready to figure out how to install your dual shower head combo?

No matter which type of all metal shower head you choose, learning how to install a shower head is a simple skill you can use to give your shower a major upgrade. The right showerhead can make all the difference when it comes to truly enjoying your shower experience! Do you have questions about how to install a shower head in your bathroom?

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