Comments on: The Ultimate Showerhead Post

By: Steve

Steve — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 20:45:13 +0000

Ya know I was planning on getting a Speakman but a friend gave me a Waterpik PowerSpray Orig. and it’s really good. Nice power in two of the six modes. The chrome plated ones look nice too. This model is about $18.

My only complaint is that it has no swivel or tilt capability. A metal swivel adapter is $24.

By: Jesse

Jesse — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:48:29 +0000

I was looking for the same type of thing. We have a cabin up in NM that has this shower head from like the 50′s, the water comes out like wind. I bought a five dollar guy today from Home Depot and took the restricter thingy out it works better than the fancy one in my other bathroom but I sure do wish I could find one like that.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:27:26 +0000

I usually don’t comment or post any reviews, but I recently bought an apartment. I did not realize that the water pressure was that low, because testing with my arms, it felt fine. But when I moved in, I really hated it. I scoured the web for quick and easy solutions, like removing the “washer” thing in the shower head and even calling the resident plumber of the building to see if he could do anything about it. No one could.

So I bought this fire hydrant shower head, from water management. Its amazing, I have no idea why it works but it does. For 40 bucks, you have to try it, what’s there to lose? The most you end up returning it. You can install with just using your hands! Its crazy, you guys probably think I am crazy, but its true. Anyway, try it out, that’s all I can say.

By: Mike D.

Mike D. — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 20:58:47 +0000

Kirk: It’s a hard, fine mist.

By: Kirk Anderson

Kirk Anderson — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 21:26:46 +0000

Michael, regarding the “Extreme High Pressure Shower Head,” does this showerhead put out a hard ‘fine’ mist, or does it put out a hard heavy flow of water? I’ve used showerheads that put out a hard mist, and didn’t like it. I like the water that comes out to be full body water.

Also, anyone know the trick to increasing water pressure besides removing the flow restrictor? I saw a comment on a website somewhere where a lady said all she had to do was drill the holes bigger inside the showerhead and she greatly increased the pressure. I guess there’s a metal disk inside that has holes where the water comes through, and all you have to do is drill the holes bigger? She said she used a regular power drill. Didn’t say anything else. Anyone know how to do this? Thanks in advance.

By: Joe

Joe — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 22:02:45 +0000

The company that makes it was acquired by Waterpik, see its website for more info. You may still find Interbath’s watersaver shower for sale by googling. It’s very similar to the skimpy.

By: Michael

Michael — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 04:19:56 +0000

Ok, I had to make a post here…

I read this post/comments about a month ago… I ended-up buying two versions of the Alsons showerhead mentioned in the comments…

BOTH SUCKED!

The pressure was horrible, and the both leaked/sprayed water out at the joint.

Long story short, I purchased an “Extreme High Pressure Shower Head” off of Ebay:

OMG, now that is the best shower I have had in years!

Seriously folks, if you are looking for a high-pressure showerhead, that is the one to get.

By: David

David — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 18:08:56 +0000

It looks like the Skimpy as marketed by Interbath is actually made by Alsons 654c,(The Incredible Head). The Brass Watersaver as marketed by Interbath is made by Alsons 650c with on/off lever. The Incredible Head with an on/off button is Alsons 652c. All of these shower heads are readily available at low prices. So there you have it and I am glad I could help.

By: Crafty

Crafty — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 02:55:43 +0000

Check these out through Amazon. close to what you were looking for:

Ultimate
http://www.amazon.com/Incredible-Head-Power-Shower-Showerhead/dp/B000HE6PIA

By: terry

terry — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 15:53:16 +0000

I think i’ll put it on ebay to see how much it’ll get

By: Deb

Deb — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 15:00:24 +0000

Walmart sells these–Called the incredible Head for 4.97

By: Maria

Maria — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 16:54:06 +0000

The site mentioned in these posts no longer have the products mentioned. Does anyone know where I can buy one of these small but powerful showerheads. My bathroom shower presently has lousy water pressure coming right out of the pipe, even before installing a showerhead. So I need all the help I can get.
Thanks!

By: Terry

Terry — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 21:51:24 +0000

I have one of those Shower heads, it may not be a skimpy but it is the most powerful head ever. I keep it in my suitcase so where ever I travel to the shower is garanteed to be awsome. I don’t us it at home though, I couldn’t afford it :)

If you ever find one again, I suggest you don’t ever let it get away, or order more, like a dozen or so…

By: Ahmad

Ahmad — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 19:05:08 +0000

Here is a link to purchase the Skimpy. It is now called “Brass Watersave”…but this was the former Skimpy. Enjoy!

http://www.showerstore.com/products/product-details.php?item=10017

By: gb

gb — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Well, it certainly isn’t the one in my apartment. If they gave an award for showerhead most likely to shoot 50+% of its water to the right and thus spray the operator in the face whilst trying to adjust the temperature knobs, mine would win hands down. It’s simply unbeatable. I could shower outside of the stall.