American Standard 1660.198.002 12-Inch Wall Mount Shepherd's Crook Shower Arm with 1/2-Inch NPT Thr

This is just what I thought it would be, it's not real long and works great a shower head above my bench seat in my shower :)

This arm makes my rain shower work much better because it comes straight down without having to put the shower in the ceiling which is hard to get at

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This was perfect. It allowed us to use our shower head to create a rain shower instead of the normal angled spray... Much better for washing and kept the "hard water" off of the glass... easier cleanup and simpler operation.

Buying another one for another shower.

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This shower arm was exactly what we were expecting from the picture... no installation issues or leak problems. We would purchase again if we needed one for another bathroom.

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This is a combination review since all of the pieces have to be right for the shower to meet your expectations.

I bought a Peerless 76311DWH Universal Showering Components, Hand Shower/ Shower Head Combo Pack, White ASIN B00A61P2X8. It is a showerhead and hand shower combination.

Peerless 76311DWH Universal Showering Components, Hand Shower/ Shower Head Combo Pack, White

After I got everything sorted out, I like the setup. It has a good flow and pattern. The diverter valve works smoothly. It went together easily and only had to use a wrench to snug the shower valve connector to the shower arm. Make sure you put the washer in place in the shower valve connector before you assemble it. I have taken it apart and reassembled it several times while sorting things out and have never had a leak. The hose connectors have very small flats for a wrench in case you can't generate a gorilla grip to tighten the hose ends.

The first problem was the stock shower arm. The showerhead was going to hang too low. I replaced it with a 9" S-shape high-rise shower arm (like the ones listed below). I picked the arm because it was the smallest rise I could find off the shelf at the hardware store.

Ez-Flo S Shape High Rise Shower Arm with Flange

ASIN: B00068UXOE

Ez-Flo S Shape High Rise Shower Arm with Flange

Plumb Craft 7657740 S Designer Shower Arm with Flange

ASIN B000VYHA94

Plumb Craft 7657740 S Designer Shower Arm with Flange

The second problem was that the high-rise arm had a 45-degree end. I didn't realize that, in my small shower, the swivel on the showerhead would not compensate for the angle of the arm. I discovered that if you wanted to shower, you had to do it pressed up against the wall of the shower.

I added the Opella 205.995.110 Swivel Ball, Chrome ASIN B0038FVDM8 and this corrected the problem. It was the right part for this job, not to mention the only one-part solution I found. I could have cobbled together an equivalent from various parts but was worried that I could have problems with leaks. The Opella is a high quality part.

Opella 205.995.110 Swivel Ball, Chrome

When installing the Opella, I recommend wrapping the threads of the mating parts with Teflon tape. The Opella threads were to spec and the arm was at the low end of the spec so there was imperfect mating.

There is a washer in the Opella where it connects to the arm. Leave it in place or the joint will leak. The washer itself has a center mesh pattern and I didn't want to have to remove the Opella to clean it if it got clogged. I carefully cut the center out. It turns out that the washer is very soft and deforms easily without the center parts. I was able to get it to seal. If I hadn't gotten it to seal, the next step would have been a stiffer washer.

Knowing what I know now, I would have opted for the 90-degree arm and had fewer connections. The 45-degree arm and the Opella were about the same price as a 90-degree arm. Some examples of a 90-degree high-rise arms are below.

American Standard 1660.198.002 12-Inch Wall Mount Shepherd's Crook Shower Arm with 1/2-Inch NPT Thread, Polished Chrome

ASIN B001EQ45AK

American Standard 1660.198.002 12-Inch Wall Mount Shepherd's Crook Shower Arm with 1/2-Inch NPT Thread, Polished Chrome

Delta RP61273 Addison 15-Inch Shower Arm, Chrome

ASIN B002TRFXM2

Delta RP61273 Addison 15-Inch Shower Arm, Chrome

In its stock location the hand shower hose was in the way. I bought a suction holder like those below and the hose now rests up against the shower wall and out of the way.

Safe Shower Arm Suction Hose Holder for Hand-held Shower Heads ASIN: B001TEOVS8.

Safe Shower Arm Suction Hose Holder for Hand-held Shower Heads

Portable Shower Arm Safe-er-Grip Portable Shower Arm Safe-er-Grip 70456-070456-0 ASIN: B001GPGLVK

Portable Shower Arm Safe-er-Grip Portable Shower Arm Safe-er-Grip 70456-070456-0

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