Alsons 655CBX Fluidics Water Saving Shower Head, Chrome

by Alsons

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Alsons Fluidics Shower Head in Chrome 655-C-BX. Since the introduction of its hand-held shower systems in 1958, Alsons has been revolutionizing the way America bathes. Today the company offers hundreds of distinct choices. Designers, builders and remodelers may select from hand-held showers and shower heads in a wide variety of styles, functions, and finished to personalize any bath.

Product Description

Alsons 655CBX Fluidics water saving shower head in chrome uses fluidics spray technology, which reinvents the showering experience, creating a warmer, more luxurious spray than standard shower heads. This patented system is all about performance--and water savings, too! This spray technology controls the water s shape and velocity, allowing the spray to meet the needs of the user with a full-body spray that feels like a high-flow shower, yet actually uses less water. In addition, the fluidics spray surpasses standard showers by using thermal technology that produces a larger spray and stays warmer longer. The shower head's flow feels the same as a regular 2.5 gpm spray but it uses only 1.6 gpm for a 36-percent water savings over standard shower heads. It's available in satin nickel or chrome finishes, uses a brass ball connector, and measures 3.88 inches by 4.5 inches by 5.5 inches.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 4.5 x 3.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00112X51W
• Item model number: 655CBX
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (95 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #17,302 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Energy (Money!) Saver, December 6, 2008

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Robert C. Green "Coiser" (Austin, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Alsons 6553110BX 1.6 GPM Fluidics Water Saving Showerhead, Satin Nickel (Tools & Home Improvement)

I purchased the fluidics showerhead after reading reviews from other sources and it's everything they say it is. I actually like it better than my old 2.5 gpm showerhead, and it's saving me money to boot.

This uses about a 3rd less water than the 2.5 gpm showerhead that came with the house, which if you consider a 15 minute shower is about 13 gallons of water per shower. Compound this daily and its about 5000 gallons of water saved per year per person.

Originally my wife thought she wouldn't want one in her bathroom since she thought it would be detrimental to her showering habits, but now she uses my shower to much, so I'm back to buy another one, this time for her shower. Kudos on super saver shipping since it makes this an easy task.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Shower head, May 20, 2008

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GiGi - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Alsons 655CBX Fluidics Water Saving Shower Head, Chrome (Tools & Home Improvement)

This is the first low flow shower head that I have tried that gives me great flow. The spray is great and my shower is hotter longer.

21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars does not mist good show lower gpm, September 21, 2008

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Mark Star (NJ) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Alsons 655CBX Fluidics Water Saving Shower Head, Chrome (Tools & Home Improvement)

I am not sure what the one post about cold misting shower was all about. This was not my experience. Fludics is based on large drops not aerated mist. I have lower pressure. (62 psi) and the Alsons 1.6 does increase the pressure compared to my Mohen 2.5 gpm head by 10 psi min.

The 4 jets shake to spread out the water giving full coverage. Oddly it uses more water than its single hole 1.6 version which sells for half the price. That one has 10 psi more force but it a bit stingy. This one divides the pressure up between the 4 holes. The large holes will make it less likely to clog up if you have hard water.

Note that the head is ABS chromed plastic. The fitting is chrome plated brass.

Overall you will get a nice shower if you have lower pressure and save water compared to a 2.5 gpm head.

You will have to get used to the different spray pattern since it different than the traditional needle spray.