Long-lasting shower hoses are made of robust, high-quality materials. Otherwise they kink, tear, have holes or become porous and soon spring a leak. A glimmering hose is a bad hose – and a waste of water. The classic metal hose once stood for high-quality, but these days good plastic hoses are also durable.
Does a shorter shower hose increase pressure?
A: A longer hose forces the water to come into contact with more internal surface area (assuming the longer hose has the same internal diameter) for roughly the same flow rate. The larger surface area causes more friction and more pressure lost over its length.
How long should a shower hose be?
Shower hose length As a rule of thumb, it's best to select a hose that is 10 to 30 cm longer than the tallest potential user for maximum comfort.
Are all shower hoses the same fitting?
When it comes to selecting your fittings, there's little chance of making the wrong decision as most shower hoses feature a standard 1/2" bore size. Generally speaking, a standard shower hose will have two female fittings. It's a good idea to check that washers are supplied with your hose before purchase.
Do shower hoses fit all showers?
Most shower mixers have a 1/2 inch thread, and almost all shower hoses are standardised to this size (on both ends). The 3/4 inch thread is much rarer. (Tip: Connectors can be added to make these connections fit 1/2 inch hoses).
Are there different sizes of shower hoses?
For maximum showering comfort, it is important to choose the correct hose length. To begin with, the shower hose should not be too tight when you are using it. There are four standard sizes: 1.25m, 1.50m, 1.75m and 2m.
What is the best length for a shower hose?
The step up, and best shower hose length for most people, is a 72 inch shower hose. This gives you that extra 12 inches of reach that can mean all the difference. For people with injuries and mobility issues, the best shower head with hose option is one with a metal hose that is at least 72 inches long.
What is a standard shower hose?
Shower hose length While you will generally find standard hose lengths of 1.25, 1.5, 1.75 and 2 metres, it is important to note that you may need a different length depending on your set-up.
Does shower hose bore size matter?
Shower hoses come in different diameters. A high flow shower hose which has an internal diameter of at least 10mm will deliver more water with very little pressure loss compared with a small bore shower hose (typically 8mm).