Spectra Versa 4-Spray Round 24 in. Wall Bar Shower Kit with Hand Shower 1.8 GPM in Legacy Bronze

Added two of these in our home and love them. Main shower head is large. Could have a little more pressure but that’s common with new heads these days.

This shower kit is beautiful and is a perfect look for our bathroom. However, the water pressure for this unit is soooooo much lower than our old one. We realize that a rain shower should be a more delicate output, but even if we select only the hand shower to be used the water pressure is vastly lower than what we used to have. We haven't yet looked into what we can do to improve the pressure. Hopefully we will figure something out, because I absolutely love the way it looks.

Doing my own remodeling, I have learned much from advisors and classes and feel confident in my work. I really love this shower head, but had to get a certified plumber to install because of how many changes to my 25 year old shower was way over my head. It ended up requiring piping changes that I had not expected and took way more time too. Good product, but make sure your don't end up with a plumbing nightmare. Hardest thing I have tried to tackle.

The setup of this shower kit was a little complicated, but nothing an average DIYer would struggle to install. The whole item is designed well with substantial weight, excellent construction, and the hose for the handle is linked pieces, not one regular hose, so it moves very nicely. The handle and shower can both be running at the same time. To change the water flow from the handle to the showerhead is done by a push-button, not a knob. The mount that holds the handle on the bar is pressure fit. to move it up and down, the bar requires a press of a switch holding the handle in a stable position on the bar. It does not randomly move up and down the bar as a cheaper quality faucet would. The flow from both heads is very even. The installation. It does not tell you there is a need for plumbers grease, so make sure you have some for the O-rings. It also says no drill is needed, but this is an option, and on certain surfaces, the tape may not work, so the need for a drill may exist. The plat that holds the bottom of the bar in place can be installed using screws into a stud, anchored into tile-covered walls, or a double-sided tape that holds it to smooth surfaces. I used the tape, and it worked very well and is stable. When installing, the distance between the faucet adapter and pole retainer at the bottom is exact. The directions give measurements; however, it is better to install the plat onto the bar temporarily and push the top into the faucet adapter on the top. Once it is resting on the top adapter, mark the location of the bottom mount. Doing it this way ensures you are accurate before drilling or sticking the tape onto the wall. Very well worth it, this is an excellent addition to our bathroom.

Ok, I have finally installed the shower. It's great - it squirts water all over your body from almost all angles (except behind of course). It adds height to where the existing shower head was and that does not take into account the optional extension that was in the directions but not included in the box. The wand has a great variety of spray options and there are a few that can rinse my hair successfully in a short amount of time.

The 3-in-1 versatility of the Spectra Versa Shower System from American Standard provides a deluxe bath system that is easy to install and operate. It is very important to follow the installation manual closely with each step of the assembly and plumbing of this device. My tub/shower combination bath unit already had a rain-type shower head which I removed prior to installing the American Standard fixture. I am pleased that I was not required to demolish any of my existing tub enclosure to make ready for the dual shower system. Everything I needed to convert my existing shower to the Spectra Versa system was provided in the box. The shower system controls are logical and easy to understand and operate. I can enjoy the 11-inch rain shower head for a luxurious waterfall experience or switch over to the 4-spray selective hand-held shower placed very conveniently on the chromed riser pipe. The flexible water connection to the hand unit allows it to be lifted from its mount and directed toward my hair or any part of my body. The push-button diverter cycles between the upper rain shower head and the 5-inch hand-held one. There is a thumb-controlled lever on the hand unit that cycles the spray-head through drench, power wash, gentle spray, and massage spray variations. Both shower heads can be used simultaneously if I should really need drenching! I like the operational flexibility, positive control and handsome appearance of the Spectra Versa Shower System that has converted my tub/shower/bath into a personal spa.

This installs in the existing shower head fitting, simply unscrew the old shower head extension and screw in the included adapter. It comes with a stick on bottom attachment on the shower wall, but I chose the screw attachment option for some added security.. The shower head is great with four different sprays patterns. The shower head nozzles are rubber and easily wiped clean. The hand held head has four sprays with a toggle switch for one hand operation. The push button diverter works perfectly. It is an easy job to install this assembly, and everything down to the screws is included.

This product arrived while I was out of state for a couple of weeks so I was anxious to get back home and get the fixture in place. Installation was so straight forward that you would think I did this every day. I did however, look over the included instruction sheet and knew it should be really quick to complete. The outside of the box has an icon that to me indicates that no drill is required and could mislead a novice DIYer that does not own a drill. An alternative installation method included an adhesive patch to attach the lower part of the wall bar to the shower wall so no drill would be needed. Once installation was complete I used it immediately. The large rainfall shower head could have easily won me over all by itself, but the handheld spray will be very useful and make cleaning the stall quick and easy. I can only hope that my limited vocabulary did not hinder my ability to express how much I enjoy this product and would highly recommend this purchase.

This wall shower set is very robust, with all sturdy metal pieces and brass fittings. No plastic, as in many products today. I'm pleased that I have something that will last a long time and not be as likely to require repairs or replacement. The wall shower kit was very well packaged by the manufacturer, so there was no damage. The finish is very even, and not a scratch. The rain shower head is a full 11" in diameter, and provides a wide spray area. The hand-held spray head is 5" across and has a good sized handle to grip. I am very pleased with the quality of this unit, and I know I made the right choice with American Standard.

This setup installed in a short time with no drilling because I elected to use the tape rather than screws. Our shower is a surround over drywall, the installation could not have been easier and the instructions are easy to follow. At first I thought we would want the 5" height extension which is available separately (and I even purchased it), but once I put everything together it isn't necessary. The person who cleans the shower will appreciate the handheld sprayer, and so will the person who has to wash the dog in the shower or rinse anything that won't fit in the laundry sink. It also works great if you just want a hand sprayer. We have a 4' walk in shower and I don't care for the 11" rain shower head. The only way for me to get out of the spray is to tilt the head away from where I want to stand. If you have a lot of hair like I do, it takes awhile to work in hair products, let them soak, and then rinse, but by then I am cold. None of this would be a problem if our shower was bigger so I could angle the shower head toward me and step to the edge of the spray. My solution? I am installing a different shower head that is smaller, but that defeats the purpose of this wonderful kit. I love the way the valves work and the hand held sprayer and the finish. Our shower is just too small for the lovely 11" rain shower head. If you have a large enclosure, this is a high-end, luxury motel type system.