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How's the water pressure with the rainwater type showerhead? I don't think I've ever tried one and rain sounds wimpy for a shower, but that's only where my imagination is taking me on this.

That showerhead gets me wet.

(totally inappropriate/lame, could not resist)

"A lot" is two words, not one. Not trying to be snarky -- I love this site -- just thought you'd like to know. :)

if water pressure is too low, try installing a automatic water pump that turns on when the water is used. it'll gush.

i dont know what it is with fancy shower heads. my family had a $2 shower head on our showers my entire life and I still cannot find a shower that can duplicate the quality stream it provides.

I know I picked up the shower head I use for about $2 at Home Depot, when I moved into my apartment. I'll be sure to use the same ones in all showers when I purchase a house.

I found a link to it on amazon...

http://www.amazon.com/Incredible-Head-Power-Shower-Showerhead/dp/B000DZFYYO/ref=sr_1_18/105-5906530-5813227?ie=UTF8&s=bedbath&qid=1174265102&sr=1-18

The reason the price went up A LOT is that the raw materials used to make stuff like this has doubled and tripled as China and other developing countried get more development. Copper alone has tripled.

I really want a rain showerhead but if you are also eco-conscious and want a low flow showerhead that still performs then you can check out http://www.gaiam.com. They have a couple nice looking eco options.

N.

I've grown up in living in what seems like one long continuous drought; the Bay Area. This makes me drool, but I'd be so guilt ridden using it. I guess I'll have to stick with my sad little low-flow for now. I'll pray for another El Nino.

I bought a cheapo showerhead like this from Overstock about 3 or 4 years ago and so far it's held up great. It's probably not low-flow, though.

Thank you elizabeth. If you didn't say it, I was going to.

I installed a 'rain-water' showerhead I picked up while in the US, from Target about 10 years ago.
It's all hype.
I miss my full force, quick, economical showers.
Having recently moved, I left my 'rain-water' showerhead behind.
I switched out the low-flow shower head in my new place for a now-rare regular shower head.
I think low-flow shower heads and low flow sink faucets make you use more water in the end; and with dissatisfying performance.
If you're conscientious, you will get the job done quicker with regular old-school hardware (if you can find it), and with satisfying results.

I love the hansgrohe raindance series. You can get a 6" head for about $80 if you shop around. Mixes the water with air so it gives a nice downpour without eating up too much water. You can also get it with a switchable massage feature, which is also good for rinsing hair.

http://www.faucetdepot.com/faucetdepot/ProductDetail.asp?Product=25623&AffiliateID=ChannelAdvisor&CAWELAID=130505515

The series gets a lot bigger too, if your budget allows it... reaching to the completely ridculous (24" $3k)

http://www.homeclick.com/web/catalog/product_detail.aspx?pid=255150&cm_ven=Froogle&cm_cat=Bath&cm_pla=Hansgrohe&cm_ite=Hansgrohe-Showers-255150&cid=D0230872C80DE8BF647EF582CD0C1070

It seems this would waste more gallons of water than a smaller head.

But I guess some people don't mind putting style before the environment.