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Remodeling and shower heads

Posted by Tina Sims @tinaesims, May 26, 2022

I've read the previous discussion on shower heads but I don't think it answered my question. I am remodeling "my husbands" bathroom. My bathroom has the shower head that flips apart. I do like it but I'm looking for a typical shower head in this bathroom. Now that the shower is being redone, I might just use it. I saw mention of a study that rates shower heads but didn't see the link. Does anybody have a suggestion? My contractor just said buy American.

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melinda561 | @melinda561 | May 11, 2024
In reply to @sueinmn "Drilling will disrupt the chrome or other metal finish. If the fixture is not solid brass,..." + (show)
@sueinmn

Drilling will disrupt the chrome or other metal finish. If the fixture is not solid brass, you will quickly have rust and/or corrosion.
So the answer is, you can try it but be sure to have a backup plan.
Sue

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Good point. Thank you.

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paxmundi | @paxmundi | May 4 1:23pm
In reply to @sueinmn "I'm not sure what you mean by cleaning showerheads, but raising the hot water temp has..." + (show)
@sueinmn

I'm not sure what you mean by cleaning showerheads, but raising the hot water temp has been shown most effective, along with a periodic soak in vinegar. A recent update from the MAC conference is questioning whether the filters are effective.
We rely on a showerhead with big drops, high water temp and a strong exhaust fan. I also leave the room after shower until air clears.

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Sue, are you saying that the recent update is questioning the effectiveness of the PALL filters? If so, would you please direct me to that resource? Many thanks in advance.

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paxmundi | @paxmundi | May 4 1:24pm

John Torrence, a patient ambassador with NTMir recommended “rainfall” shower heads.

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | May 4 7:58pm
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@paxmundi

Sue, are you saying that the recent update is questioning the effectiveness of the PALL filters? If so, would you please direct me to that resource? Many thanks in advance.

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I cannot find the reference, and only saw it on a recording. I have a very different attitude to many here - I spend only a few minutes a day in my rainfall shower, with hot water set above 135F and an exhaust fan. I don't have the energy to worry about that small an exposure, and considering I have been doing it this way for over 5 years post antibiotics without reinfection, I am feeling fairly safe.
In contrast, I spend hours each day outdoors, especially in my gardens and among my plants, so I take a few more precautions there.
But...I may be proven wrong in the future, and I do have a relatively high risk tolerance when it comes to balancing BE precautions against living my life. So this approach works for me, but others may not be comfortable with it.

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paxmundi | @paxmundi | May 4 10:01pm
In reply to @sueinmn "I cannot find the reference, and only saw it on a recording. I have a very..." + (show)
@sueinmn

I cannot find the reference, and only saw it on a recording. I have a very different attitude to many here - I spend only a few minutes a day in my rainfall shower, with hot water set above 135F and an exhaust fan. I don't have the energy to worry about that small an exposure, and considering I have been doing it this way for over 5 years post antibiotics without reinfection, I am feeling fairly safe.
In contrast, I spend hours each day outdoors, especially in my gardens and among my plants, so I take a few more precautions there.
But...I may be proven wrong in the future, and I do have a relatively high risk tolerance when it comes to balancing BE precautions against living my life. So this approach works for me, but others may not be comfortable with it.

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Thank you, Sue, for sharing your experience. There are many careful people that take quick showers even without a shower head and no filter. I spent the money on the Pall with great sacrifice because I can’t take cool showers with my incredibly thin torso, and I still have fairly long hair to wash once or twice a week—though I may cut it all off! I have the Pall for four month, and at the end of that I may not be able to continue affording it. John Torrence also recommended getting a cheap Rainfall shower head and replacing it often. I had also just started washing my hair by crouching over the edge of the bathtub and using a stainless steel bowl to wet my hair, and then rinse it once it’s been lathered. Not a long time with the faucet on. Also taking a quick bath and turning the water off while I soap up and then rinse quickly under the faucet, which doesn’t have aerosolizers. We get creative with all this! Finally, I am so happy to hear you have remained infection free! You must be doing a lot of things right!

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