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Height of shower tap depending on several factors

Determining the right height for your shower tap yourself can be tricky. In this blog, you will therefore find tips on how to determine exactly the right height.

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The height usually maintained for a shower tap is 110 cm above the shower floor or shower tray. At that height, the tap is easy for the average person to operate. With a thermostatic shower valve, at that height it is easy to read whether the temperature is set correctly. Those who opt for individual components - a shower mixer, hose and shower head - can determine the distance between them as desired.

This can be based on your own height. For a tall person, it is nice to hang the shower head quite high. Especially in combination with a shower bar set, this means that the height of the shower tap should probably be a little higher than for people of average height. Conversely, for those who are not so tall, the shower tap will need to be placed a little lower.

Shower valve with rod and shower head

A shower bar set combines the tap, rod and shower head. A shower bar set is convenient because it is a complete set where the parts are matched. But it is wise to pay extra attention to the height of the shower valve. After all, the length of the rod in a set. The average shower rail is about 65 cm long. Does it directly exceed the 110 cm of the ideal tap height? Or is it better to place the rod higher? Or lower, and then is the height of shower valve right? Ask yourself whether you can stand well under the shower, or whether the whole thing might be too high for the shower space.

Rain shower at height

For a shower set with a fixed rain shower head and a height-adjustable handheld shower, it is also advisable to consider the height of the shower valve. In the packaging of a rain shower set you will find the following components: a wall connector, shower hose, handheld shower, shower arm, rain shower shower head, concealed box, mixer tap. You will probably have such a set fitted by an installer. Consult with him about the height of the shower valve. After all, it seems a given (110 cm above the shower floor area) but it is not. You will soon be standing under that shower; it is therefore logical for you to determine the height of your shower valve yourself.