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$246Aquatica Eco Smarte Multispray Hand Shower SM MSHSS cp Good points
Good effectiveness and comfort. Very good 7 litres/minute water-use rate. 5 spray patterns.
But
Removing the restrictor increased the head’s effectiveness - but its water use went up to 16 litres/minute and its comfort rating went from good to poor. This head achieved a higher overall score with the restrictor in place.
Bottom line
The most-liked shower head in our trial. On low pressure it also used the least hot water.
Availability
Sold at most plumbing merchants, but may have to be ordered in.
Average user rating: 0 reviews -
$157Eco-Stream Multispray ECO MSHSS cp Good points
Good effectiveness and comfort. Very good 7 litres/minute water-use rate. 5 spray patterns.
But
Removing the restrictor increased the head’s effectiveness - but its water use went up to 16 litres/minute and its comfort rating went from good to poor. This head achieved a higher overall score with the restrictor in place.
Bottom line
The most-liked shower head in our trial. On low pressure it also used the least hot water.
Availability
Exclusive to Mitre 10.
Average user rating:
3 reviews
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$289Methven Kiri Satinjet Slide Rail Shower Good points
Very good effectiveness.
But
Only OK for comfort. Its 9.4 litres/minute water-use rate is slightly high. Only 1 spray pattern.
Bottom line
Very effective but not as comfortable as other models.
Availability
Sold at most plumbing merchants.
Average user rating: 0 reviews -
$123Englefield Elevation Plus Hand Shower 18523-CP Good points
Good effectiveness and comfort. Good 8.1 litres/minute water-use rate. 3 spray patterns.
But
(No obvious bad points.)
Bottom line
A well-liked shower head.
Availability
Sold at most plumbing merchants, but may have to be ordered in.
Average user rating: 0 reviews
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