Brushed Metal Hydromassage Shower Panel

The top of the panel leans towards you and carries two outlets: a horizontal slot at the front, which lets a thick sheet of water fall, and a grille of small nozzles beneath, which sprays rain. The close-up photo shows the water coming out in a sheet, like a small waterfall.

The panel is brushed metal, with a matt look that shows few marks. Its shape is straight, tall and narrow: it backs onto the shower wall and replaces the column, the shower head and the holders all at once. The supplier describes it as hydromassage; that is what its side nozzles show.

Two blocks of nozzles are set into the front: one at back and shoulder level, one lower down. The detail photo shows them projecting water horizontally, hence the massage effect. Between them, a lever sets the water and a round button above it selects the outlet.

The hand shower sits on a small holder to the right of the panel. At the very bottom, a short spout lets water run towards the floor: handy for filling a bucket, rinsing your feet or washing a shower tray. It is a rare detail on shower panels.

The water supplies connect behind the panel: check that your wall outlets fall within its width, or plan to move them with a plumber. The panel is then fixed to the wall by its brackets, at a height that places the waterfall above the head of the tallest person in the house.

To maintain it, a soft cloth and soapy water are enough on the brushed metal, wiping along the grain. The jets and the rain grille scale up in hard water: rub them regularly, and avoid abrasive products. With modest pressure, opening just one outlet at a time keeps a sharper spray.