Ana BathAnti-Clog LARGE SPRAY FACE 5 Inch 5 Function Handheld Shower and Shower Head Combo Shower System with 5 Foot Hose w/BRASS CONNECTOR Brushed Nickel Finish SS5450CBN

Have never installed a shower head in the past, didn't realize how easy it would be with the Ana Bath shower head. Took me a total of 10 minutes to remove the old one and install the new one. Instructions are clear and would recommend this to anyone who wants a quick and easy way to upgrade their shower head!

High quality, works as expected.

I normally don’t write reviews but I just wanted to say that this shower head is perfect. There is no leaking, east to install, we did remove the restrictor and it’s just right.We have bought many with disappointment but not this one! Plus made in USA.

Overall this is a very good product that does a good job of enhancing the day-to-day shower experience. As far as value is concerned I think this is a 4.5 star. Overall, it is a solid 4+ star. I cannot comment much on durability, since I just installed it a few days ago, but the product feels sturdy.Purchased this model on WED and package arrived on following MON. Parts are nicely packaged in a box with bubble wraps around all finished surfaces. No frustration with struggling to open with scissors here, and no disappointment with nicks and damages on parts at arrival.This is an upgrade from an in-store handheld model with 6 distinct spray patterns that was purchased about 8 years ago. At first, there was some resistance to buying a shower head that I could not see and feel, not to mention that Ana Bath shower heads are not available anywhere at local HD, LW and BB&B stores. After doing much comparison, this (and a few others also from Ana Bath) is the only shower system that fits my needs, looked good (judged by pictures online), fits the bill, and has consistently good user feedback. So, I took the plunge.Installation was easy. I generally do not like weak water pressure out of a shower head, so I took out the restrictors without really trying otherwise. I consider water pressure out of my previous shower moderately strong, and it had the restrictor. Water pressure out of the new is comparable, particularly when using only one of the two heads.Parts are made of plastic. But, it does not look/feel cheap. There is some heft to the handheld shower. It balances nicely when held.My shower room is not that big - not enough to stretch both of my arms. Coverage is ample from the swivel angle. And once tightened, it does not creep. Overall, it has a solid feel.<< Spray Patterns >>There are "basically" only three on this model:(1) SOFT bubbling streams out of LARGE holes in mid-center of spray head(2) FINE NEEDLE streams out of SMALL holes around outer circumference to mid-center of spray head(3) PULSATING streams out of medium holes near center of spray headTurning the lever rotates the spray head/spray patterns in the following order:(1) <--> (1+2) <--> (2) <--> (2+3) <--> (3)Patterns are exactly the same on either the handheld shower or the fixed shower head.To me, I think the two combo spray patterns are somewhat "weak." You cannot really "feel" which of the two distinct patterns you are using.So, if you are looking for a shower system with many DISTINCT spray patterns, this is not it.The PULSATING streams provide some massage effect. If the water pressure is higher, this could probably be better. I think my older model had somewhat stronger effect.The FINE NEEDLE streams give quite a drenching rain effect, since the surface area is quite large. Nice.The SOFT bubbling streams are soothing and... soft. It feels like ample water is pouring out.Overall: very good, if you think of it as really a 3-spray pattern system. It does the job well.About the lever: There are more elegant solutions to changing spray pattern than what is used here, though it is still effective. With either the handheld shower or the fixed head, it is possible to turn the lever with just one hand.<< Water Flow >>Turning the left hand dial changes the water flow to the fixed and/or handheld shower heads, in the following order:FIXED <--> HANDHELD <--> FIXED + HANDHELDI think this is not the most logical order. I think having FIXED + HAND HELD in the middle is better, but this is just a personal preference.For some reason, water (droplets) continues to leak for a short period when water flow is shutted off from either one of the shower heads. But, eventually the droplets decrease to none and in practice this is really not an issue.As already noted, water pressure DOES drop slightly when using both heads, "roughly" by 15 to 20%. For me, this really isn't a show stopper.The dial is quite big, and it requires a 90 deg rotation to go to the next setting. When turning, dial stops at each flow setting with a audible click. Operation is straight forward. For me, I think a smaller rotation between clicks is better (45 deg or less).Some other small areas, but none really are major flaws:* The dial itself is hidden from view behind the fixed shower head once installed. If it can protrude a bit further out, it would be nicer.* Some markings (symbols) on the dial showing water flow setting would be nice. But, this probably is not a "necessity" (once I am used to it).* If a button can be added to center of the dial to stop water flow all together (for water saving), it would be a nice feature.Again, none of these are critical, and I am quite happy with the way it is.<< Other Comments >>I ordered the model with brushed nickel finish. I noticed that there is a yellowish/gold cast to the finish. The pictures are not really showing this clearly, and this maybe of some concern if someone is trying to color-match this to other hardware in the shower room.As someone already pointed out, the hose is a bit short. I replaced it with the  Whedon Products 78"-100" Metal-Stretch Shower Hose Af206c  also available on Amazon, and now the length is perfect. But, the hose is more of shiny silver chrome finish, if this matters to someone.Overall, I think this is a very good setup and stands out of the jungle of selections available at local stores. Would buy again when I need another replacement for my other shower. Whedon Products 78"-100" Metal-Stretch Shower Hose Af206c

You don’t have to live with lesser shower heads. That’s the lesson I’ve learned. You think a great shower head isn’t a game changer? Think again. You get a great shower with this Ana Bath 5-inch anti-clog high-pressure 3-way shower head / handheld sprayer.First of all, I’m very particular with a lot of things including shower heads. I HAVE to have a handheld option along with the fixed shower head. My wife only uses the fixed shower head. So you have the option if you’re like us. This product does a great job with both the fixed and the handheld features. I’ve only had it for a few weeks now, but I was sold after one shower.This thing has so many spray settings. I’m sure most people use only one or two. I’ve found at least 3 I really like. And what I REALLY like is that you have a full set of options on BOTH the fixed head and the handheld sprayer. I like to start the handheld out at the regular full use soft spray, then two clicks counterclockwise and you’ve got a more focused spray option. There are multiple soft and focused spray options if you’re THAT particular, but even I find there are more options than I’d need. And it’s so easy to switch the valve from one to the other, plus you get a nice audible click when you change it.Now, yes, the pressure is great, but of course that depends on several variables, like the water pressure in your home.I would recommend removing the pressure regulator prior to installation (the excellent instruction sheet provides instructions on how to do that). In my case, we also had a regulator on the pipe coming out of the wall, so we removed that as well while installing this shower head. And man, the pressure is just wonderful.I might have been able to install it myself but I decided to hire a handyman who was doing other jobs, and I watched him install it and it took him like 10-15 minutes total including removing the old shower head. So I’m still rating installation as easy. It’s got a little junction box thing you don’t normally see but that works really well.I’m not sure what it’s made of, I swore someone said plastic, but it’s got a solid feel, it’s sturdy, so you’d never know it if it is plastic. It’s stayed perfectly in place the whole time (I saw a reviewer note it didn’t feel all that sturdy so there may have been something missed during installation for that person).Brushed nickel goes great with our other bathroom brushed nickel fixtures.I’ve seen shower heads that cost a lot more than this, and I can’t imagine spending more money when all you need is this product. I mean, not only does it provide great pressure, lots of spray options, both a fixed and a handheld sprayer, but you can wipe away the calcium buildup! That’s the feature that initially attracted me but it’s the functionality that has me wowed. This is a great product and a great value. You just can’t go wrong.