1/2 shower head holder

This is not a holder to screw into the tiles: it fits onto the plumbing. The rear nut screws onto a 1/2″ (15x21) water outlet, and the water comes out through the threaded connector under the body.

The hose connects there, and the handset sits in the cradle just above. Everything is in one place: inlet, holder, hose outlet.

It is the handy part when you convert a fixed shower head wall outlet into a handheld shower, without opening the wall or adding a holder beside it.

The last photo points to the "360° rotating ball" between the nut and the body. Swivel the holder to aim the cradle, then tighten the ring to hold it in place.

The open cradle takes a standard handset. You can leave it in place and use it like an overhead shower, or take it off to rinse.

Think about the hose length: it starts from the holder itself, so 1.5 m is usually enough to reach the lower body. The tighter the ball joint, the better the holder resists heavy handsets: tighten it if yours tends to nosedive.

Before ordering, check your outlet: it must have a 1/2″ thread, the French standard for shower heads and hoses. Turn off the water, unscrew the old shower head or elbow, apply a few turns of PTFE tape and screw the holder on by hand.

The body is stated to be ABS, in black, chrome or brushed metal: the metal shade stays discreet next to stainless steel taps.

A fibre or rubber washer in each nut prevents drips. Check for leaks the first time you turn the water on. It needs no drilling, so it also suits a rental, as it unscrews just as it went on when you leave.