Let's Take a Shower
Usually the first five minutes in any hotel room that I'm staying in is reserved for inspecting the plumbing. I generally start with the lavatory because it tells a story of the waste design and that can be verified by looking then at the bathtub. Then the quality of the fixture connections such as stops and supplies. The tub and shower valve get criticized the most. Then the toilet is checked for movement and the level of sound when it's flushed. I've repaired or adjusted many lavatory pop-up assemblies along the way, which are sometimes very easy to adjust without tools.
What I often stare at the longest is the shower head. Sometimes it is near the ceiling and sometimes it's at eye level. It can be small and powerful to large and useless. The "S" shaped shower arm is apparently an afterthought for the eye level version. The hotels with the missing shower heads tell me that probably it had some appeal to the last guest. This happened in San Diego recently, so I call down to the front desk with my complaint and sure enough, shortly thereafter maintenance has arrived with the industries best? Speakman. There was an apology along with the installation for the finish color. Polished Brass was installed instead of chrome temporarily until supplies arrived.
The Speakman brand can be found throughout the hospitality industry and countless institutional settings. By my last (very rough) calculation, there were 53 Speakman shower heads available. This count does not include Hand Showers. The finish selection is wide and many installation configurations prove to satisfy many plumbing or preference issues.
For example the two headed shower head Speakman S-2252-2 produces a wide pattern and provides convincing argument that each head only allows 2.5 gpm. My favorite is the Speakman S-2280-AF Anystream Showerhead because the traditional shower arm is not needed. This wall mounted showerhead has a flange to stabilize the entire assembly.
For some of us the routine shower must be an experience or event rather than a function of daily bodily maintenance. Rain Drop Shower Heads or sometimes called a Shower Cans provide a gentle experience and for some a brief journey in the mind through a Costa Rican Rain Forest.
posted by Master Plumber Ronnie Jackson @ Wednesday, May 31, 2006
35 Comments:
yea i need to convince my kids to start taking showers instead of baths. i never realized how much more water and gas those use. (unless of course you are an exception, like my wife, who takes 30 minute showers)
-jack
I really enjoy taking a bath using shower because I feel that I was massage by the drops of water that sprinkle.Using a shower is more convenient to easily finish taking your bath.
You remind me of my father. Each time he stays in a hotel, he checks the plumbing system and critiques it. There are some hotels in Colchester that have good showers and toilets while others are installed carelessly.
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If you are thinking about changing your shower you may well have looked around a few bathroom shops and been surprised by the number of choices you have. Even choosing a shower valve can be a confusing business so here's a guide to tell you what is what when it comes to showers.
I was reading your article and make me smile because,that was also the same thing I check on when we get into a hotel whenever we stay for a family vacation.It'd funny but have sense because we are just curious to the architectural visibility of the shower room.
One of the most sensitive part of home would be the bathroom or might say in any establishment you will go.For me,it somehow tells the character of the person living there or the business.
Transforming your shower into a spa retreat will create an inviting place to energize you to start your day or unwind at the end of a difficult one.
Thanks for sharing your experience,you have some points and I appreciate it.One of the best part of a House is bathroom where you take a bath and get relax it is important that you are comfortable to have a more relaxing experience.
Each time he stays in a hotel, he checks the plumbing system and critiques it. There are some hotels in Colchester that have good showers and toilets while others are installed carelessly.
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The Perfect shower head just takes some thought. Think about all the shower heads that felt great...they are very much alike i am sure.
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Shower Room makes a great sense especially if you really need to re freshen up,The comfort and experience you feel is definitely satisfy you specially if you have a good interior of shower bathroom.
When you are taking a bath, using a shower is definitely a great feeling. Some cold teardrops that falling in your body and you think that it can cleanse your soul too. It is also a less time consuming when you are taking a bath.
In my case, I usually look at the shower head too. I don't know why. But it has been my practice since then.
You remind me of my friend who used to do that too. Thank you so much for sharing it. I've been inspired!
Brilliant, I thought I was the only one who inspected the plumbing at every hotel I find myself at!
You have a really good point. I usually check things out in my hotel room before I get to relaxing, but I've never thought to check the pipes. Great idea, I'll have to be sure and do that next time. Thanks for giving us advice! It's nice to know that there is a plumber out there that cares.
It was important to conserve water even we are in the hotel, don't waste water. Use only water that can clea enough your whole body.
How does one determine the worth of a business or home? Their bathroom. It's funny, but true.
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My main concern is on how to fix the problem on my shower pipes.
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wow that is very interesting. I never knew or thought that you could look at the plumbing in a hotel, and find out so much about it by just looking at it. And now that I know this I'm going to keep my eye out for next time I go to a hotel.
The problem with that closet is it's often 20 inches deep. In a bathroom, you usually have small items except for towels, and things get pushed to the back and get lost.
There's no doubt that you're a good plumber. I suppose that everywhere you go plumbing is the first thing you checked. :-)
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