Rain shower head height...

Chris Fox · May 19, 2007

Were using a rain style shower head with a 16" arm and need to know a good height. I know the nominal height for a shower head is 72" but also know its up to the user based on a search in this forum but that thread was related to a regular style shower head.
I never used a rain style head before, is there a recommended height to get the best experience using this style?
I am 6'2" and wife is 5'5" and thinking of 84"

thanks

Jadnashua · May 19, 2007

I'd want it high enough so if I was lathering up my hair, I wouldn't have a chance of knocking the thing. 10" should be enough.

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Chris Fox · May 19, 2007

assuming 10" inches over my height (6'2").

thanks

Jadnashua · May 19, 2007

YEs, that's what I was thinking...

AlwaysInHotWater · May 20, 2007

Another option is to position the outlet at a more normal height and use a riser-extension arm instead of a straight arm. This allows you to switch back to a standard shower arm and head at a later date without it being out of reach for some users.

Look here towards the bottom of the page for the type of arm you might want to consider: http://www.neatitems.com/shower_arms.htm

HolmesStephanie · Feb 6, 2020

chris fox said:
Were using a rain style shower head with a 16" arm and need to know a good height. I know the nominal height for a shower head is 72" but also know its up to the user based on a search in this forum but that thread was related to a regular style shower head.
I never used a rain style head before, is there a recommended height to get the best experience using this style?
I am 6'2" and wife is 5'5" and thinking of 84"

thanks

Hey there,

The standard height for rain showerhead – 84″ when you install a rain shower head, you should place it at least 80 inches above your shower floor.

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