Shower hose - matt black

Unlike spiral hoses, this one has a continuous, smooth sheath in a uniform matt black. The black ends are in the same tone, with the brass internal thread showing at the bottom of each nut.

This look with no relief goes with a black handset and mixer without adding any reflection. It also cleans faster: there are no hollows between coils where soap and limescale marks lodge. A soft sponge wiped over at the end of the shower keeps the black crisp.

The hose comes in 1.5 m, with or without nuts, and in 2 m with nuts. 1.5 m suits a shower with a bar or wall holder; 2 m gives more slack above a bath or in a large walk-in shower.

The supplier doesn't detail exactly what “with” or “without nuts” covers. In the photos, one version has black ends, another, labelled 1.5M, silver ends. If the colour of the ends matters to you, write to us before ordering: we will confirm the version shipped.

The installation photo details the procedure: align the nut with the mixer outlet and tighten, do the same on the handset side, and the hose is in place. It states that fitting is done without PTFE tape, with the two washers supplied in the package.

The connection is stated as 1/2″, i.e. the 15x21 of the vast majority of mixers and handsets. No tool is shown: hand-tightening is enough, the washer makes the seal. If a drop appears, tighten a quarter turn more rather than forcing it.