High-quality shower column without mixer

What sets this model apart is its handset: a white oval head, a black handle and, between the two, a gold knurled ring. The whole stands out against the chrome bar and brings a graphic touch to a plain shower.

In the photos, it is set in front of grey veined marble: the white and black really come into their own. It also goes with black or gold taps already in place.

The gold ring also gives your hand a reference point: you can grab the handset without looking.

This is not a shower system with a rain head: it is a round chrome shower bar, a slider and this handset. The water comes from your existing mixer or thermostatic valve.

The slider moves along the bar to suit each user's height. A separate wall holder also appears in one photo, for hanging the handset elsewhere in the shower.

The swivel slider tilts the handset towards you or towards the wall. It's a choice for anyone who wants to change the look of the shower without replacing the mixer or breaking any tiles.

The dimensioned diagram shows a head 110 mm in diameter, 253 mm long, 95 mm wide in profile, with a head 24 mm thick. A small lug on the side of the head lets you change jet.

The handset screws onto a hose with the standard 1/2″ (15x21) connection. The bar is fixed to the wall by two brackets, with a few holes to drill.

To keep the white clean, rinse the head after showering and rub the nozzles with a finger now and then.