Oxygenics 12121 BodySpa SkinCare Handheld Shower, Brushed Nickel

by Oxygenics

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

There are countless ways to take a shower, but only one way to make it truly unforgettable. Oxygenics is the world's first self-pressurizing shower. Experience the Oxygenics difference, now available in a handheld! It is specifically designed for the constant use and demands that individuals put upon it. It uses patented fluidic technology to generate a full-power spray--even with water pressure as low as 20 psi. Each showerhead includes a wand, 59-inch hose, a holder, and Teflon tape. Oxygenics uses up to 70% less water which results in valuable water and energy savings, while offering an invigorating showering experience. It resists corrosion and scale buildup and has a lifetime guarantee to never clog or fail. The BodySpa Skincare showerhead is available in chrome. 2.5 GPM. Chrome plated ABS plastic. Each showerhead is individually tested to ensure that it flows at the appropriate GPM rate.

Product Description

Shower Head BodySpa® SkinCare Oxygenics Handheld Shower is the World's first self-pressurizing shower fixture that adapts to low and variable water pressure. This shower spray is designed to save 30-70% of water used by traditional shower fixtures, the Oxygenics® bodySpa® SkinCare shower ensures a superior and refreshing shower experience, every time. Oxygenics® showerheads are the only high-caliber fixtures on the market with the complete package - a powerful self-pressurizing sensational shower spray, a reduced water and energy bill, and a sleek durable design. The core of Oxygenics® bathroom accessory is made of Delrin®, an acetal resin similar to Teflon®, providing the required strength, toughness, and resistance to corrosion and scale buildup that is necessary to ensure long lasting performance. The moment you turn on the Oxygenics® BodySpa® SkinCare shower you'll realize this is like no other shower head you've ever experienced. Oxygenics® shower spray will be your shower choice for life.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000LRA5KC
• Item model number: 12121
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (275 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #99,555 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

124 of 126 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Works very well for a while, poor warranty service, July 8, 2004

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curiousmetoo "curiousmetoo" (Tampa, FL USA) - See all my reviews

The Oxygenics Body Spa Handheld worked for a while and then the hose developed a leak - the chrome cover has in fact rolled off, exposing the plastic tubing.
The Oxygenics customer service people claim that that the unit is only warranteed on the clogging! So much for their lifetime warranty!.
The unit stopped working after about 6 months of normal use. Would strongly discourage from buying this defective product.

The showerhead is probably a better choice as it has fewer moving parts and is installed in many of the larger hotels (MGM Grand in Las Vegas for instance).

The good points:
- when it works, the pressure of the water is really good
- does leave you feeling energized
- looks sleek and 'luxurious' with no visible plastic stuff

The bad points:
- defective handheld units - hold on to your receipts!
- bad customer service and warranty
- poorly designed plastic tubing inside the unit - prone to failure and leaks

74 of 76 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth the price, April 1, 2006

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Becky Young "R K Young" (Brevard, NC United States) - See all my reviews

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I was looking for a replacement for my old "Shower Massage" that would consume less water. The old model sucked up 7.5 gallons per minute. This one uses a maximum of 2.5 gpm. For standard, non-hose variety shower heads, I found lots of alternatives. This one was one of the few that has a hose extension, which I prefer to help me clean the shower stall.

Teflon tape was included in the package, which made installation much easier--I didn't have to go out and buy a pack of that. Put it together without any trouble, though I do confess to reading the directions. What was not included was a full description of the flow regulator, which can turn the water completely off while you lather up, should you so desire. When I first turned on the water to check my installation, the flow regulator was in the "off" position of the twist. This was a little alarming. Was forced to use grey cells to figure out what the problem was.

Now, having used this product, I would recommend it to anyone and fully intend to purchase it for my parents and sister. Absolutely a GREAT shower.

58 of 59 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great water pressure, January 1, 2007

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S. Clark (Sacramento, CA) - See all my reviews
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I got this showerhead because my boyfriend complained about lack of water pressure and I had seen it reviewed in a catalog that features higher end products.

I found the reviews here helpful but wanted to add a little information to the mix.

It really does increase the water pressure. Particularly at the top of the spray. This is great for shampoo rinsing. The spray fans out significantly and I find that I have to use the hand-held feature to adequately rinse soap from the lower half of my body. This is not a problem if you opt for the model with a hose. The design of the showerhead makes it very comfortable to hold.

Shower times also seem to be reduced since we began using it.

When I turned the shower off after the first use, I noticed that I really was running less than 1/2 the water volume as compared with my old showerhead. I was actually surprised at the reduction in water use.

For some reason, unkonwn to me, it seems to have a lag time when I adjust the water temperature during the shower. I didn't think a 60 inch hose could account for that much lag. But, maybe it does.

The only significant down side I found is the noise level. I know that sounds odd but, all the air mixing apparently makes noise. In this respect, it does remind me of a hotel showerhead. They always seem loud to me.

Since the spray pattern fans out so much, it wets down most of the shower surfaces. This makes spraying the shower with mildew/cleaner more effective. More water on the surfaces to distribute the cleaner. So, that automatic sprayer gadget I bought is really wonderful now.

I hope this information is helpful to anyone considering this purchase. It's not perfect but definitely solves water pressure issues and is easy to install and use. I would definitely purchase it again.