16 high-pressure shower heads from €24.90 to €72.90
The selection brings together 16 high-pressure shower heads. Twelve are at the same price, €29.90, so you can choose first on finish and number of jets rather than on budget. The cheapest is the Anti-Limescale Chrome Shower Head, 3 Sprays at €24.90, the most expensive the Luxury Gold Shower Head at €72.90. Between the two, the Anti-Limescale Shower Head, 3 Sprays at €34.90 and the High-Pressure Shower Head, 6 Sprays at €39.90.
The finishes break down as follows: seven models in chrome, five in gold, three in black and one in white, the latter also available in black. Every product page in the selection describes a high-pressure shower head with an anti-limescale coating or technology, and all of them present it as water-saving. As for material, 13 product pages state a stainless steel body and 2 state ABS plastic.
Single-jet high-pressure shower heads
These are the simplest models: a single, powerful type of jet, with no ring to turn. They suit anyone who mainly wants a good rinse, without changing mode in the shower.
- High-Pressure Chrome Shower Head, €29.90: its product page speaks of a feeling of abundant rain with the high-pressure function.
- High-Pressure Anti-Limescale Chrome Handset, €29.90: a shower head in dazzling chrome, compatible with most shower systems according to its product page.
- High-Pressure Anti-Limescale Shower Head, €29.90: a round chrome model.
- High-Pressure Rain Shower Head, €29.90, in black.
- High-Pressure Black Shower Head, €29.90, and High-Pressure Water-Saving Shower Head, €29.90, both in black.
- White Anti-Limescale Shower Head, €29.90, in white or black.
High-pressure gold shower heads
Five gold models, to match the shower head to gold tapware: the Square Gold Shower Head (€29.90, square shape), the Gold Shower Head (€29.90), the High-Pressure Gold Shower Head (€29.90), the Designer Gold Shower Head (€29.90) and the Luxury Gold Shower Head (€72.90). Their product pages describe the same promise: an economical high-pressure jet, an anti-limescale coating and installation on most shower systems.
Multi-jet shower heads
A shower head with several jet modes lets you switch from a wide rain jet to a more concentrated one. It is the choice of those who want a powerful jet in the morning and a softer rain in the evening.
- Anti-Limescale Chrome Shower Head, 3 Sprays, €24.90: three modes described by the product page, a rain mode with a wide spray, an intermediate mode with moderate power and a central mode with a powerful massage jet.
- Anti-Limescale Shower Head, 3 Sprays, €34.90: three spray modes, from a soothing rain to an energetic cascade.
- Filtering Shower Head with 5 Jets, €29.90: five high-pressure jets which, according to the product page, offer a relaxing massage and an even distribution of water. It is the only one that its product page presents as filtering.
- High-Pressure Shower Head, 6 Sprays, €39.90: the model with the most jets.
Which high-pressure shower head should you choose?
The right model depends mainly on three things: the finish of your bathroom, the number of jet modes you want, and your budget.
- For the tightest budget: the Chrome 3-Jet Anti-Limescale Shower Head at €24.90, which already offers three modes.
- For a powerful jet with no adjusting: the Chrome High-Pressure Shower Head or the Chrome High-Pressure Anti-Limescale Handset, at €29.90.
- For the most choice in the shower: the High-Pressure 6-Jet Shower Head at €39.90.
- For a massaging effect: the Filtering Shower Head with 5 jets at €29.90, or the central massage mode of the 3-jet model at €24.90.
- For a black bathroom: the High-Pressure Walk-in Shower Head, the Black High-Pressure Shower Head or the Water-Saving High-Pressure Shower Head, at €29.90.
- For gold plumbing: one of the four gold models at €29.90, or the Luxury Gold Shower Head at €72.90 for a more striking piece.
- For a square shape: the Square Gold Shower Head at €29.90, whose name and product page announce the shape.
If you are torn between several finishes, the simplest rule is to repeat the one on the mixer or shower column already in place: a gold shower head on chrome tapware stands out more than you might think.
What a high-pressure shower head does
A shower head does not create pressure. The water pressure is that of your mains, and the flow rate depends on that pressure, on the mixer and on the hose. What the shower head changes is the way the water comes out: where from, over what surface and with what force it reaches the skin.
A standard shower head spreads the water over a large area of nozzles: at low pressure, each trickle of water goes soft. A high-pressure shower head concentrates the water so that the jet stays dense and powerful, even when the available flow rate is limited. That is why people often search for it as a pressure-boosting shower head, an ultra-powerful jet shower head or a high-pressure handset: the impression of power increases, even though the mains pressure does not change.
Some shower heads on the market mix air into the water to give the jet volume. Our product pages do not describe this principle: they talk about a high-pressure jet, jet modes and an anti-limescale coating, and those are the points on which a comparison makes sense.
Pressure, flow and water saving
The product pages present these shower heads as water-saving, but none gives a flow rate in litres per minute. To find out yours before and after the change, the simplest way is still to measure it: turn the shower on full over a 10-litre graduated bucket and time how long it takes to fill. Repeat the same measurement with the new shower head, under the same conditions, and you will have a real comparison rather than a promise.
If the water pressure is very low throughout the house, and not only in the shower, a high-pressure shower head will improve the feel under the jet, but it cannot replace pressure that is not there. In that case the cause is elsewhere: an isolation valve not fully open, a pressure reducer set too low, or an installation that needs checking by a plumber.
Fitting a high-pressure shower head
Changing a shower head takes a few minutes, generally without tools.
- Turn off the mixer and unscrew the old shower head from the end of the hose, by hand.
- Check that the washer is present in the hose nut, or in the new shower head: it is what prevents a leak at the connection.
- Screw the new shower head on by hand, without forcing it, then turn the water on and check that no drop beads at the thread.
- If the holder can no longer take the weight, replace it at the same time.
With the French standard, most shower hoses screw on with a standard 1/2 inch thread, also called 15x21. The product pages of our shower heads state compatibility with most shower systems; simply check the connection of your hose before buying. If your old hose is kinked, split or heavily scaled, changing it at the same time lets you judge the new shower head on a clean hose, not on a pipe that is already restricting the flow.
Looking after your shower head and limiting limescale
Limescale is the main cause of lost power in a shower head: it gradually blocks the nozzles and the jet becomes uneven. Every product page in the selection states an anti-limescale coating or technology, which makes upkeep easier without removing it.
- Every week: run a finger or a soft sponge over the nozzles to dislodge the first deposits. If the nozzles are silicone, the limescale comes off simply by rubbing them.
- Every month, in hard water: unscrew the shower head and leave it to soak for an hour in white vinegar, then rinse with clean water.
- To avoid: abrasive products and scouring pads, which scratch the finish, especially on a gold, black or white shower head.
A well-kept shower head keeps its powerful jet for longer. If the jet weakens despite descaling, look at the hose: a scaled-up or kinked hose reduces the flow before the water even reaches the shower head.
Frequently asked questions about high-pressure shower heads
Can a shower head increase the pressure?
No, not the mains pressure. A high-pressure shower head changes the way the water comes out: by concentrating the water, it makes the jet more powerful and gives a more invigorating shower at the same flow rate. That is why people talk about a pressure-boosting shower head: it is the perceived pressure that increases.
How can I increase the water pressure in my shower?
Start with the simple things: descale the shower head with white vinegar, check that the hose is neither kinked nor blocked, and that the isolation valves are fully open. If the shower is still weak, a high-pressure shower head clearly improves the feel. If the whole house lacks pressure, have the installation checked.
Which is the best shower head for quality?
There is no best shower head for everyone. For a powerful jet with no adjusting, a single-jet model such as the Chrome High-Pressure Shower Head is enough. To vary the sensations, the High-Pressure 6-Jet Shower Head offers the most choice. For upkeep, every product page in the selection states an anti-limescale treatment.
What is a high-pressure shower head called?
It is called a high-pressure shower head, a high-pressure shower rose or a high-pressure handset: all three mean the same thing. You also find high-pressure overhead shower, high-pressure head or powerful-jet shower head.
What is the best shower head for limescale?
One whose nozzles are easy to clean and that advertises an anti-limescale coating, which is the case for this whole selection. For a range centred on this criterion, also see our anti-limescale shower head. No shower head removes the need for regular descaling in hard water.
Shower rose or shower head: what is the difference?
None when buying: both words mean the shower head on the end of the hose. We go through how the two terms are used in the article shower rose or shower head, the difference.
To complete your shower
To see all our shower heads, high-pressure or not, go to the collection shower heads, or browse all our shower heads by shape and by finish. If your priority is to use less, the water-saving shower head brings together the models designed for that use. For a complete set, the shower columns combine shower head, hose and mixer. And if the jet weakens because of an old hose, a new shower hose or a shower head holder complete the change.
