Waterpik NSL-069 12 Setting Hand-Held Powerspray Shower Head with Massa- Brushed Nickel
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Waterpik NSL-069 12 Setting Hand-Held Powerspray Shower Head with Massa- Brushed Nickel Details
Manufacturer: WaterpikBrand: Waterpik
Color: Nickel
Product reviews of Waterpik NSL-069 12 Setting Hand-Held Powerspray Shower Head with Massa- Brushed Nickel
Review: Big & Beautiful
Beauty product: 5 Stars
I've always been a bit unsatisfied with the spray power and the suspension of handheld shower heads, but when I bought this model back in 2006 and found it to be the best shower head I've ever had so far. At the time, it was also the most expensive I've had. When I went looking for another one I found this new version has been significantly changed since 2006.
In general, this model is larger and heavier than most. The old one had two control rings - one to select one of six spray patterns and another to adjust the pressure. The new one omits the pressure adjustment but it's basic spray pattern puts out a nice, dense set of clean streams that are just right - neither too fat nor too needle thin. The center pattern provides a very powerful stream that is great for washing dirt off the toes of muddy paws and for rinsing off the enclosure itself.
Another plus for those of us in hard water zones - since most of the streams are emitted through individual rubber tips, they should be less vulnerable to hard water mineral deposits and easier to clean.
Unfortunately, the updated model is not as well made as the one from 2006. The old one had an extra long, metal hose which hung straight down - out of the way and less susceptible to twisting under pressure. It was very well mated to the hanger bracket as well. It slid fully in and out of position easily without damage to the finish.
I can't say as much for the new version. The hose has a metallic appearance, but it is made of plastic now and seems a bit shorter. The bracket is tighter making the shower head handle more difficult to insert. Black marks are now forming around the pressure point after only three weeks of use.
The new version also has the drawback of being packaged with lower quality gaskets or washers. The older version had gaskets that could be easily sealed with only a firm hand turning, yet allowed smooth repositioning around the ball joint. The new version seems to have harder, shallower gaskets that don't fit as well.
It took some effort to tighten the fittings enough so they didn't leak. With the extra pressure, it's more difficult to move around the ball joint. I also worry that the extra pressure will eventually weaken the plastic parts and make them more easily subject to cracking.
Most of the basics of the new design are intact, but these seemingly minor attempts to reduce production costs have significantly diminished the performance of what was an excellent shower head. Still recommended, but no longer as satisfying as the previous model.
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