Customer Reviews

Pollenex DPC3300 Dual Combination Showerhead, Chrome

5 star:		(2)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

Let me start by saying that I re-did my bathroom a couple of years back and bought a Delta Victorian which ran about $70. It basically had a spray setting, a jet, and a combo setting of the two. I liked it, but it lacked misting. I wanted a change, especially because my bathroom has low water pressure.

The Waterpik TRS 553 was next based on the high amount of positive reviews it had on Amazon. 4 1/2 stars when I bought it, but it's now down to 4 stars. This one was average at best, and I gave it 3 stars in a review. Good spray, but everything else was not effective.

Next I tried the Delta Fluidics. This was a great head, but only had 2 settings. Both settings are the same(pulsing massage), except high is 2.5 gallons per minute, and low is 1.85 per minute. It was a nice head, but had little versatility with only 2 settings.

This weekend I went by my in-laws and spent the night and they had the Conair DPC3300. This one worked well on all settings. The regular spray setting, massage jet, and misting were all awesome! Then there are a few in-between settings. All in all this one has six settings, and can be mixed and matched with the handheld to get 12 settings through different combinations. The handheld can also be mounted on the wall, as it comes with a mounting bracket.

After returning home, I looked the model number up and ordered it from Amazon for my own house. Installation was a breeze. At first it leaked, but I used the plumbers tape that it came with and that solved the problem. Works fantastic!!!

Both the showerhead, and handheld are identical and there is also a 3-way diverter. Unfortunately, you will need a lot of water pressure to get both showerheads to work effectively at once. Otherwise, you will have to settle for just one at a time. The max is rated at 2.5 gallons per minute.

The additional showerheads I bought are now moving to the secondary bathrooms throughout the house. This one is a keeper for my main shower.

I had to replaced the original Pollelnex showerhead because the hand held portion cracked in half where it connected to the hose.
I like both shower heads, however, the one thing I find a problem is switching from one head to the other, especially if your hands are wet. It is very difficult to turn the handle. I usually leave it between the two, however, that causes less water pressure in each head.
It would be great if you could make both heads work with the same amount of pressure and be able to stop one if you wished.

The diverter handle is in an awkward position, and is somewhat difficult to turn. The hose isn't as durable as it appears to be. The adjustments on both shower heads work easily and the hose is usefully flexible. If the hose on the first one I purchased hadn't broken after less than two years of use I would have given it 4 stars. The unit both looks and feels to be of higher quality than others I have seen in this price range. I have ordered a new one.

I really like having a second, seperate/detachable shower head to wash my 2 1/2 year olds hair. Plus, it makes for easier cleaning, too!