Speakman S-2251 Signature Icon Anystream Adjustable High Pressure Shower Head - 2.5 GPM Solid Brass Replacement Bathroom Showerhead, Polished Chrome

I am not sure I would pay 300 + dollars for this item but I got a used like new shower head for $90. If it was used it didn't look it to me. I would bet it wasn't used at all or if it was only for a minutes The packaging was a bit damaged but it was all there all there including the Teflon tape which hadn't been used. I was considering a Hammerhead model, most probably the non-adjustable head and 6 foot hose. I was a bit concerned with the coverage of the Hammerhead spray. I checked out the Speakman S-2252 and was considering that before I ran across the S-2251 which has a wider pattern of water distribution than the 2252 and I am pleased I did. It works perfectly. I considered removing the 1st black water restrictor (the one with the screen) but I have pretty good water pressure so decided to not do that. I have all the water I care about coming through without removing it. I can increase the flow buy turning the water up if I choose. One point to consider is it is extremely difficult to get the angle of the shower adjusted before it is installed but once it is attached to the shower stem you can move it up or down as you would expect. It will definitely stay in place once you have it set where you want. It can also be a bit tricky to get the face plate lined so you aren't looking at it without being at a weird angle because the pivot of the head angle is so difficult to achieve. So once I screwed the whole shower head onto the stem, the writing was a bit askance. I turned it so the name was centered which meant I loosened it a bit. It didn't leak and would have been fine there probably then I used a wrench to tighten the connection while holding the shower head still. I was concerned about scratching the chrome but managed to do that with no damage. I couldn't be happier with this purchase.

I originally bought this showerhead on the theory that I would disable its flow limiters to get a proper shower Much to my surprise, I didn't need to do that. With its intended government-mandated flow limits, it still delivered an outstanding level of water pressure. I never did take it back down to remove the flow limiters. Just a really well-designed piece of work within the limits imposed by law.

In short, this is one of the best shower heads I have ever used. I've used many shower heads from cheap ones to 16in diameter ones and none of them beat this. It's spreads the steams out very far so it will easily cover my whole body, even better than the big diameter shower heads. What really makes this shower head amazing is the pressure that it makes. My shower has a lower water pressure and I have been looking for a shower head that could use it. The big shower diameter heads had such low pressure that you would barely feel it. Not with this shower head. It truly does as advertised and made the shower experience so much better. It truly increased the shower water pressure. The only word of caution is that it is a bit on the heavy side for a shower head. I was a bit surprised how heavy it actually was. If you have an extension, you may have to take caution that it doesn't bend/warp anything. It is a pricey shower head but it was worth every penny in my opinion. If you suffer from low water pressure. This shower head will do the trick.

The shower head is of high quality and the spray is infinitely adjustable with a quick turn of the lever. I rated this only a 4 star because my item arrived missing the instructions, Teflon tape and the rubber washer. The shower head looked like it was repackaged in a bubblewrap bag. This was my 2nd purchase of this exact showerhead and it was not packed the same. Also, I could not start the threads while trying to install it. The threads looked good but I had to chase the threads in my garage with a different pipe nipple to "fix" it. After I could finally screw on the test nipple, I re-tried it again in the shower stall and it screwed on immediately. I can't say for sure but I don't know if I had received a returned item or not. It kind of adds up with all these issues though. Bottom line is that it is now installed and it is working fine. I feel like I am standing in a comfortable rain shower now. It was still worth the hassle and purchase price in the end.

Purchased this on a lightning deal a few days ago, and installed it this weekend. Even after the lightning deal price, I was still a bit hesitant to spend this amount on a showerhead but took a chance on it anyhow. First impression after removing the shower head from its box was how heavy this showerhead is. It feels like a nearly solid chunk of metal as heavy as it is. I suspect this showerhead will have a long life based on the seemingly solid materials and build quality. As an added bonus, since the jets extend and retract when adjusted this seems to also provide a bit of self-cleaning action that removes some deposits and prevents the jets from clogging as easily. I read other reviews about removing the flow restrictor, but decided to try it first as-is. It was a decent performer with no modifications, especially on the finer spray settings, but it did seem to be lacking adequate flow on the heavier sprays. The black o-ring inside the neck is indeed the flow restrictor that needs to be removed. Was not able to remove it without pulling out the 4 white teeth as mentioned in another review. Pulled out those 4 white plastic teeth, removed black o-ring, and reinstalled. Water flow probably doubled. The heavier sprays now had some reasonable pressure, and the finer sprays almost felt like small needles hitting my back (but in a good, massaging sort of way). After removing the flow restrictor, I had no doubt this shower head was worth the price. Bottom line, this looks nice in my shower, it is heavy and well built, it provides a generous flow of water after removing the flow restrictor, and is easily adjustable to suit most anyone's shower style. I highly recommend, and will purchase more in the future for other showers in my home.

Much nicer spray than 6 year old Speakman 2252-2.0 GPM. Acceptable condition looked mint at 60% discount.Very heavy

First of all, if you choose to remove the white plastic flow restrictor, follow M. Silla's review/instructions on June 29, 2012. He's right, new product design. I had to use his "drywall screw method". And Cara's review on June 22, 2013 also correctly describes what the restrictor looks like when you remove the O'ring & break off the plastic clips as M. Silla describes -- a white disk with several tiny holes thru which the water flows rather than one big opening thru the entire width of the shower head's intake pipe when the restrictor is removed. And therein lies the biggest problem. Water pressure & water conservation aside, if you have old piping or dirty water, in time you'll have to remove the shower head to either remove the clogged debris or remove the entire white constrictor. SIMPLE TEST BEFORE BUYING: take a shower WITHOUT any shower head attached. If there's not enough unrestricted water flow coming directly out of the pipe to quickly rise your hair and the soap off your body, save your money. Just buy the cheapest shower head (and if it makes a difference, remove the water flow restrictor). At least that'll make you feel like you're getting a decent shower. It'll take longer to rinse your hair enough that you may go back to showering without a shower head like you were using a simple garden hose. The problem is not the shower head. It's the volume of water and the problem is with the water pipes. SECOND SIMPLE TEST BEFORE SPENDING OVER $120? Remove the aerator from the tip of your kitchen or bathroom faucet & take it apart. It's a $4 item on any traditional faucet, if you forget how to put it back together, easy to replace. Take apart the layers of rubber rings & plastic disks. If you see black grains of dirt plugging any holes in the aerator, that's the same dirt that's going to ultimately plug the Speakman shower head restrictor killing your $120 investment. You may be better off getting a $20 shower head & replacing it every year with one that has a restrictor that is simply a rubber washer with a narrower center hole. I LOVE Speakman shower heads. I have both the 6 and 8 nozzle type in different baths. All were bought back in the early 90's (if not 80's) before restrictors so I have the benefit of a long track record -- shows how long they last. Just bought a new 8 nozzle simply because after 25 years, the old one it was so calcified and when I removed it, the inside was completely rusted. But I also saw, no flow restrictor so I knew what I would get if I removed the restrictor on the new one. FACTS ABOUT WATER RESTRICTORS & HIGH PRESSURE SHOWER HEADS: Think of high pressure shower heads as you would washing down your driveway with a regular garden hose vs. a high pressure washer. An open garden hose will gently flow water over the dirt until it's loosened enough to remove the dirt. A high pressure washer will forcefully remove the dirt quicker using less water. Now think of how you want to wash your skin. If you like the tingling effect of tiny streams of water on your body, then you'll like a high pressure shower head. But it'll take longer to rinse off the soap, just like another reviewer posted that with the Speakman she can wash her hair a lot quicker. It's a matter of simple math: if you have a 40 gallon bath tub, no flow restrictor will save water. It'll just take longer to fill the tub. BOTTOM LINE: test your unrestricted water flow first. No shower head will make you feel like you're under a water fall or give you a wider spray if there's not enough water coming out of the shower pipe. High pressure heads will just make you feel like it but you'll be in the shower longer. On the plus side, you don't need 100% perfect water pipes. I have 1950's old galvanized pipes, probably rusted & with restricted flow. Yet I was perfectly happy with my last 8 nozzle Speakman unrestricted flow show head for 25+ years. Here's hoping for another 25 yrs.

Doesnt have a removable flow limiter. THAT is how you increase shower pressure. (Usually located beneath the filter washer)

La mejor regadera, durabilidad y calidad.

I found no need to remove the water saver. Gives a good range of sprays, only thing I found a little annoying, being a cold shower man, is that as you are recovering that you get a constant cold drip on you’re head for a minute or two. Also I paid £45 more that is very annoying.

Baja mucho la presión

This is me second purchase of this product for a new location. Great item. previous one used daily for 5 years and still like new. ( never gets calcium buildup when using softened water.)

Just as advertised - a solid and well made shower head. As others have pointed out, the water flow isn't awesome with the flow restrictor installed. Remove it, and it's very powerful. The packaging and website indicates made in USA, however they've changed and these are now made in China.