Source for "universal shower head"

[Montalvo]

I stayed at a hotel that had a shower head that I really liked and when we built our house, I bought a similar head for each of our showers at Home Depot for only $29.95. It was called a Universal Shower Head because it could be made higher or lower as well as swivel all directions. But the HD shower heads had wingnuts that you had to tighten after each adjustment. Two of these heads are in guest rooms and our guests frequently adjust the heads when they visit, resulting in leaks from the joints that spray all over the ceiling.

Rather than give each guest a ten minute training session on the proper way to adjust the shower, I thought I'd break down and buy a higher quality version of this head like the one at the hotel, i.e., one without wingnuts that could be adjusted without creating leaks. But I've surfed the web looking for them without success. The only one I've found was at Restoration Hardware and it only comes in chrome; I need polished brass and RH can't tell me where to find a different finish.

Can anyone offer any guidance on where to find this head. Here's a link to RH's ad so you know what I'm talking about.

http://www.restorationhardware.com/r...uestid=1298914

Thanks for any help you can offer.

Bob

[Mikey]

It ain't brass, but we really like these:

http://www.waterpik.com/products/Spe...do?prdNbr=1250

This outfit may be able to help with brass stuff:

http://neatitems.com/adjustable_brass_showerheads.htm

[SteveW]

This is a link to a Moen showerhead I really like:


http://www.moen.com/revolution/

[Montalvo]

I appreciate the suggestions for other shower heads but I don't think you can change my mind about my Universal Shower Head being a terrific design. First, the articulating arm allows you to raise and lower the head through a range of 18" (vertical). And the head itself can be adjusted up or down and side-to-side. Lastly, the spray, although not adjustable to a bunch of different settings like some, is a very soothing rain-shower effect, with some individual streams tending to shift direction. It feels great and the adjustability is a great feature in a guest room where we have everything from grandkids to adults. If only the damn thing wouldn't leak!

The one at the hotel (The W, in Westwood Village (LA), CA) didn't leak when you adjusted it but, of course, it didn't have wingnuts on the hinges. I guess I need to give management at The W a call and see if they have any leads. I'll check back in and let you know what I find out.

Bob

[jadnashua]

Look at the this...http://db.grohecatalog.com/upload/pdf/27007.pdf

[Mikey]

If the hotel has a real concierge, he/she would be the one to start with. Otherwise, ask for the head of engineering. If all else fails, check in for a visit and take a pipe wrench with you .

[Homefixitparts]

You can use riser shower arms but they are not adjutable

www.homefixitparts.com