Shower in Comfort

As showers are probably one of the most frequently used appliances in the home these days, they should befitted with the whole family’s needs in mind. The majority of showerheads tend to be mounted in a fixed position on the wall, which is designed to suit people of an average height. This idea is fine if you are an average height, but what if you are very tall, short, or even handicapped in some way? This arrangement would then begin to cause you all manner of problems, particularly when you require it for everyday use.

Showerheads can, of course, be purchased with a hose attachment that allows you more flexibility whilst showering. This sounds good in theory, but it can present you with the problem of how to wash yourself down with both hands, open the lid on your shampoo and shower gel, and hold the showerhead at the same time — not to mention the possibility of the hose getting tangled up.

The perfect answer to this problem is to purchase an adjustable extension arm. This clever device allows you to adjust the showerhead to any position you require, regardless of your height or handicap. Fitting an extension arm involves the removal of your existing showerhead, fitting the arm on to the wall and then re-attaching the showerhead – or you could buy a completely new head to go with the extension arm.

Adjustable extension arms usually come in either chrome or brass, at a standard length of 6 inches – but they can be purchased longer if necessary. You can easily fit one of these yourself, but you need to take care not to bend or damage the arm during installation – as your supplier may not refund or exchange it. Once your arm is installed, you will need to remember to check for any leaks and tighten everything up, if necessary. Using an extension arm will hopefully make a big difference to your life, whatever your size, and allow you to shower in complete comfort. You will hopefully never need to worry again, about water blasting down into your eyes or missing the top half of your body altogether.