Customer Reviews

Delta 54713 Slide Bar Handshower, Chrome

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I was horrified when our contractor installed this (and the tub spout) and I realized the top and bottom pieces of the slide bar, and the slider, and the entire tub spout were PLASTIC (in the oil-rubbed bronze finish - I don't know if the same is true of the other finishes). Not only that, but a single screw mounts each end of the bar and ours was very wobbly. I couldn't live with it and we've replaced it with Moen (all metal).

I bought this item a year ago and installed when we remodeled our bathroom. It looks great and has worked great until about a month ago when the bar attachment came apart which quickly led to the entire bar falling off the wall. We now have to replace it as the enclosure is not repairable. Also wanted to note that this item was used lightly and was not something that was used on a daily basis. For the $$, feel like it should have lasted longer than 11 months of light use.

I'm shocked at the quality of these. My house had them in it when I moved in, and they were jacked, so I needed replacements right away so I could shower. They are shockingly expensive. But, I would be fine with that if the craftsmanship was superior. It's not at all. It's a 50/50% mixture of metal and plastic. The hinge that holds the wand and let's you title the wand up and down is plastic. It feels so flimsy I try to avoid using it at all, and warn guests about it. The wand has fewer spray options than you're average $50 wand. I just don't understand this. I will definitely be focusing on quality construction the next time I have to replace these.