Customer Reviews

Alsons 656CBX 1.85 GPM Fluidics Water Saving Shower Head, Chrome

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I was curious to see how this cool looking contender in the low flow shower head department would actually compare to my all time favorite, the Oxygenics low flow shower heads with life time warranties.

It is a nice looking, well made, and easy to install unit, but it does not have the range of adjustment and flow control valve that makes the Oxygenics such a great performer. The finish is more of a satin finish, less high intensity chromed look of the Oxygenics, as well. and the warranty is for 5 years not for life. Oxygenics will replace even "cosmetic" failures at no charge. For many users with water supplies that cause stains, hard water deposits, etc., this is quite a nice premium service.

Over all it works well, does what it claims, but does so in a sort of grudging, "Hey, I am not an Oxygenics shower head, friend, eh?" sort of Canadian-like pleasant manner that nonetheless admits with chagrin that its duties and talents are essentially second string.

I understand that Oxygenics now offers models in a variety of finishes and upscale looks, and that there is even a new GreenSerenity version that offers full antibacterial protection for less than $60.00! One of my concerns in buying new shower heads was to find models that were stainless steel and had internal profiles that would inhibit bacterial growth and build up. Again, it appears that the Oxygenics has one more advantage as the unit disassembles to allow easy internal cleaning and disinfection on a regular basis.

So, I am not saying that the Alsons Chrome low flow shower head fails to be a useful product, or that some may not prefer its particular spray pattern and flow. Its very good. But in the end, it simply just is not the wonderful product that the Oxygenics is.