Where do you put the body spray in the shower?

Body sprays should be installed on the opposite wall as the shower head and not aimed at the shower door. The top level body spray is usually set at shoulder height or back height rather than in the users face or back of the head. The mid level body spray is usually set at waist or hip level.

How tall does a shower head have to be for body spray?

The shower head should be set higher than the head of the tallest user. If possible, it doesn’t need to be out of the reach of the shortest user, excluding children. Body spray nozzles are adjustable in the event that multiple users are not close in height.

Is there a volume control on a shower head?

Volume Control/On off control Volume controls typically control shower heads, body sprays and hand showers. If the sum of the outlets is greater than the volume control, the pressure will not be maximized. The placement of these should be at a comfortable height to all users.

Can a hand shower have a shower head?

The sum total flow of all shower outlets including shower heads, hand showers, and/or body sprays combined cannot exceed the maximum flow rate of the shower valve at a given water pressure. Exceeding the capacity will lower the overall performance of the shower system.

How are body sprays placed in the shower?

Knowing how to place them is the key for maximum bathing bliss. When using two or more body sprays, install a pressure-balancing loop for equal flow, pressure and temperature. Optimum body spray placement should cover the entire body with water regardless of where you are facing.

What happens if you have multiple showerheads and body sprays?

Having additional water outlets in your shower means that your showers are going to use up more hot water. If you plan to install a shower with multiple showerheads and body sprays, then you may also need to consider getting a larger water heater. Not doing so can mean going from a steaming hot shower to an ice-cold shock in a matter of minutes.

How does a body jet shower system work?

A body jet shower system requires additional pipes to be run inside the wall to deliver water to each of the shower’s spray outlets. Depending on the number of body sprays you want, there are different recommended patterns used when running the pipes. We have many graphical representations later in this article to help illustrate these strategies.

Where to place mixing valve in walk in shower?

You should also consider placing the shower mixing valve control near the entrance of your shower, rather than all the way in. In a walk-in shower with body sprays, you may not want to have to go all the way into the shower before the water has had time to warm up.