Hi, is it necessary to purchase the service stop if all I want is the shower head? http://www.amazon.com/Hansgrohe-01850181-4-Inch-iBox-Service/dp/B00 Hi, is it necessary to purchase the service stop if all I want is the shower head? http://www.amazon.com/Hansgrohe-0185... » Read More Hi, is it necessary to purchase the service stop if all I want is the shower head? http://www.amazon.com/Hansgrohe-01850181-4-Inch-iBox-Service/dp/B00 « Show Less
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Hi Mark, No you don't need to purchase a service stop. I just bought the showerhead and have had no problems with it all. It's a great showerhead.
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I used this:Hansgrohe 04231000 S Thermostatic Trim With Volume Control And Diverter, as I have wall bar AND also a shower head (angle arm with shower head from the wall). You will not need a diverter if you only want a wall bar, which is good enough. You will also need the hose and outlet along with Ibox, if this is a completely new install. Hope this helps. We are enjoying the wall bar set. To keep it looking new, wipe off water after every use. Hope this helps.
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A direct Yes or No doesn't work here. The lower, stable shower head will turn to a downward angle that is so close to being directly down as to allow one to say "yes" but if you're trying to be extremely accurate, this head has a stop point that will keep you from soaking your shower curtain instead of you. That's why you are getting such conflicting answers. This shower set up is the nicest one we've ever had and we've had many over the years. The hose on the upper unit is so flexible that it is a pleasure to move it around. For my mate, the taller head in the holder is a perfect height. The shorter one is a perfect height for me. We both use the ability to remove the upper head from the holder to use for direct spray and washing hair. We're both super pleased as the knob on the side allows one to select one or the other or to select to have both at same time. It's a super excellent unit and I think I may should go check to see if I remembered to give it a five star. Thanks for the reminder. Hope my answer helps.
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I think it depends if you are ordering the hansgrohe thermostatic trim to supply your shower assembly. If so, you will need it.
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No, you have to buy the square wall piece separately. The water pressure is excellent. We haven't taken out the flow restrictor and the pressure is still very good. The only down side to this handheld shower is that the shape is somewhat uncomfortable to hold in your hand. Looks great and works great, though.
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I'm getting ready to order this, and from the picture posted it looks like there's a slotted space on the right just BEHIND the fixed shower head. Doesn't the hand-held slip right into that? We have a similar one at home with only ONE head and that's how it works.
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If you are just installing a shower head in the shower, You don't need the iBox. Shower heads are all standard 1/2 " diameter female threads.The iBox is a universal distribution box designed for different configurations relevant to # of outlets, etc. It is compatible with Hansgrohe trim kits.
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You will need a valve and the trim (or handle) for that valve. You should be able to use this with just about any valve/trim, but keep in mind that it's meant to be used with a wall outlet that's not necessarily the existing spigot for your current shower head (assuming you are remodeling here...). Check out the pics on the "Hansgrohe 01850181 3/4-Inch iBox" product page here on Amazon to see what the internal plumbing should look like.
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FYI, a nearly identical model is on sale today for $19.99 with FREE s/h and no tax. It has the same settings. The only major difference is that it now only comes with a 2 way diverter (you can only use the wall shower OR the handheld, not both). They used to have a 3-way diverter but switched to 2-way to meet water conservation laws (using both heads requires more water). Here's a secret: if you call the company, they'll send you the old 3-way diverter for free.The Sale ends today at midnight.http://1sale.com/home-family/bed-bath-personal-care/5848/?ET_CID=1857
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You do not need this if you only have one shower head. This is for multiple heads.
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You need to buy the $29 Universal Valve Body for shower---- or tub/shower if you need them both in one unit. Mine is working fine. It seems odd that one costs so much more than the other [handle vs valve body] but you need both.
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Shower pan is not an issue as it is not included....but, what should be on the order info is state building codes that do NOT allow smaller shower enclosures. We had to return our original order (lost time indeed) to get a larger one as the original order was NOt allowed in our state. Hopefully, our previous conversations with management will save other folks the trouble.
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Not that the plumbing is completed to code (with valves) behind the shower head, just like washer/dryer plumbing. So a UL should not be required for this as its like buying a standard fixture (like a sink faucet).
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Hello, dear customer, if your existing head connector is the standard dimension (20mm Common Interface of the internal thread) , you can replace your shower head directly. There is no special connection needed. Any questions, please contact us again. We are always here glad to serve you. Best regards. LemonbestAny
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You can order just the head. I ordered it through Amazon and installed it in place of my old shower head. It has standard fittings and was, literally, a 5 minute installation (once I found the right wrench to remove the old head).
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Good question and I am glad to answer and be part of the Amazon Community. What I did with mine, because I had the SAME situation, is that I installed it BEFORE the shower unit and it works great. Of course dont pull.... or handle the shower head rough after installation and use PLENTY (like 5 times around) of plumbers tape. This is a great product provided by the BEST selling marketplace on EARTH ! AMAZON !!!
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there may be a misunderstanding here, the unit comes with the diverter. That means water is diverted from the shower head to the unit. Water is only coming out of the shower breeze, not the shower head.