Waterpik TRS-559 Elements 5-Mode Handheld Shower, Brushed Nickel
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Waterpik TRS-559 Elements 5-Mode Handheld Shower, Brushed Nickel
Customer Review: DISAPPOINTING PERFORMANCE
Summary: 1 Stars
Very disappointed in this product. Had forgotten that I had returned a similiar waterpik showerhead a few years back for the same problem. Only one of the settings worked--the full shower setting. All the other settings had no force at all--not really usable--would not pulse enough to massage or even wash off soap effectively. And this was with the flow restriction device removed. Also, fairly large and clunky. To late to return, will be giving this piece of bad design to Goodwill. Sealed tough plastic packaging required heavy cutting to open--high self-inflicted cut potential. Would recommend looking for other manufacturers.Customer Review: DON'T BUY THIS ITEM
Summary: 1 Stars
The spinning face, which selects the mode and sprays water has come loose. Water leaks all around the head and thus, has lost all pressure. I'm pretty sure this item will be replaced by Waterpik; however, what am I suppose to do while I wait for Waterpik to deal with this? If there isn't a replacement, I'll update this review.Customer Review: Disappointed
Summary: 3 Stars
My review compares this hand held shower to two previously owned Waterpik hand held showers that lasted over ten years apiece.
Pros: (1) According to the instructions, no pipe tape (teflon or otherwise) is required. I installed unit without tape using my hands only. No connection leaks. (2) This hand held shower head situates itself higher than previous units because the part that inserts into the holder is at the base/bottom rather than the neck of the hand held unit. If you're over 6' tall, the extra few inches of height helps a lot. (3) The main shower setting, "full body spray," provides a great shower. (4) The "misting spray" setting is good for humidifying your apartment.
Cons: (1) Previous chords were six feet, not five. The shorter chord makes this unit less effective for foot and toe scrubbing. (2) Basically there is no message flow. Water flow is weaker than previous models, with or without the flow regulator. (3) Because the holder and the base are both circular rather than oval, the hand held shower head twists in the holder. Seems like a serious design error to me. (4) The entire unit is plastic and feels light. Previous units had some metal parts, felt heavier, and engendered more confidence as to durability. But time will tell.
Sorry I couldn't give a higher rating to a previously superior USA product.
Customer Review: Disappointed
Summary: 2 Stars
The only good setting on this head forms a too tightly-focused shower. The mist setting is too wide. The flow is slow, even with the regulator removed. The hose is not long enough. I was disappointed that the head does not pivot up and down, only sideways. However, it was very easy to install, not costly and it looks nice.Customer Review: Don't waste your money!
Summary: 1 Stars
I read PRO and CON reviews. I should have believed the CON.
HOSE - The hose leaked so badly that I threw it out. Leaked with/without teflon tape. Leaked with rubber washer/ without rubber washer / with 2 rubber washers! It leaked so badly I find it hard to believe it was designed to work with this faucet. I threw it out and spent another $18 at hardware store for replacement hose (not Waterpik) that worked great immediately.
SHOWERHEAD - Cheap, flimsy. Turn the selector knob and the head pops off. I have to place my hand over the shower head push and then turn it to change water flow. I have subsequently found better showerheads at my local hardware store - for the same price! Lesson learned...
One star because it does allow the water to flow through its head. I'll replace it soon.