Brass Shower System with Mixer

At mid-height, this shower system has just one element: an oval console fixed on the bar. Its front face has three pictogram buttons and, on the right, a dial surrounded by a blue-red arc. You adjust the water without raising your arm or looking for a diverter higher up.

The top of the console forms a tray with a raised edge, long enough for two bottles and a razor. At the end, a notch holds the handset hose against the housing. Beneath the console, the photos show a small black screen with lit digits.

This is the model to choose if you want a shower without a shelf added to the wall.

At the top, the shower head is flat with rounded corners, carried on a horizontal arm that holds it away from the wall: the water falls on your shoulders and not against the tiles. It suits walk-in showers as well as standard shower trays.

Lower down, the handset with its wide rectangular head sits in a cursor that slides along the bar. Lower it to wash seated or rinse a child, raise it for an adult, without taking it off.

The console buttons switch between the handset and the overhead shower head: handy for letting the water run through the handset while it warms up, before turning on the rain.

It mounts on the wall: the console connects to the hot and cold water supplies coming out of the wall, then the bar is fixed at the top. If your outlets are not at the right height or spacing, call in a plumber; this is often the case when replacing an old column.

Also measure the ceiling height: the shower head arm must clear it without touching.

For upkeep, a soft cloth and soapy water are enough on the tray, buttons and dial. Avoid abrasive sponges, especially on the white finish.