Waterpik NSC 659 6-Mode Handheld Shower with Opti-Flow, Brushed Nickel

by Waterpik

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Have an amazing shower experience with the Waterpik NSC-659 Charleston shower head. The Charleston has a classic old-world styling that is updated for today with smooth lines and a distinctive face design, and goes well with either traditional or contemporary bathroom decors. There is nothing old fashioned about the performance, however, as the Charleston offers six different modes, ranging from a gentle, full-body spray to a high-powered invigorating massage.

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FEATURES	SM-3UC The Original 5 Mode Shower	SM-451 The Original 5 Mode Shower	SM-453CG The Original 4 Mode Shower Massage	SM-653CG The Original 4 Mode Shower	NSL-653 New Visions 6 Mode Shower Massage	NSC-659 New Visions 6 Mode Massage	TRS-553 Elements 6 Mode Massage	TRS-559 Elements 5 Mode Linea	ECO-563 Ecoflow 5 Mode Linea
Finish	Chrome	White	White	Chrome	Chrome	Brushed Nickel	Brushed Nickel	Chrome	Brushed Nickel
Settings	5 A B E F I	5 A B C D I	4 A B F I	4 A B F I	6 A B C F I	6 B C E F I	6 B C E F I	5 A B E F I	5 A B E F I
OptiFlow Up to 30% more Water Force	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Head Size	3.5"	3.5"	3.5"	3.5"	3.5"	3.5"	3.25"	3.25"	3.25"
5' Flexible Hose	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Spray Control Ring	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
2.5 GPM Water Saver	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Warranty	Lifetime	5 Year	Lifetime	Lifetime	Lifetime	Lifetime	Lifetime	Lifetime	Lifetime
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From the Manufacturer

Timeless design is perfect for both traditional or contemporary styles with smooth lines and distinctive face designs.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 3.8 x 12.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001AZS2ZE
• Item model number: NSC 659
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,316 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #89 in Home Improvement > Kitchen & Bath Fixtures > Bathroom Fixtures > Showerheads & Handheld Showers

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Mixed bag, August 7, 2008

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M. Barnes - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Waterpik NSC 659 6-Mode Handheld Shower with Opti-Flow, Brushed Nickel (Tools & Hardware)

The hand-held part of the shower is absolutely fantastic. Great pressure and the variation in settings is excellent. I have absolutely no problem with the actual hand-held shower bit.

That being said, the bracket that holds the hand-held shower and connects to the shower line in the wall is absolute junk. The connector is actually two parts: one that screws onto the existing line and creates a ball-type nub for the second bit to connect to and the second bit, which--when tightened--clamps down on the ball-type nub completing the connection.

The second bit is cheap plastic, plastic I have no problem with, but this stuff is light and flimsy to the point that I fear cracking it if I tighten it too much and therein lies the rub, so to speak. I do tighten it. Quite a bit. Regularly.

You see, the bracket that the hand-held shower is supposed to sit in is sort of a flat oval shape, which is a problem because the hand-held shower handle is round. Consequently, one has to apply a little force to get the round handled hand-held shower bit to sit in the cheap plastic flat oval shaped receptacle. The problem is that every time that cheap plastic flat oval shaped receptacle is moved--whether in trying to set the hand-held shower or adjusting the angle of the shower spray--the second bit of the connection loosens. Loose connections mean leaks...lots of different leaks, from high arching sprays to random dribblings.

If there were a way to connect the hand-held shower bit directly to the the shower line that comes out of the wall, I'd have given it 5 stars. As it stands 3 is pretty generous.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Pure Junk, August 9, 2008

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Phil H. (Cedar Creek, TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Waterpik NSC 659 6-Mode Handheld Shower with Opti-Flow, Brushed Nickel (Tools & Hardware)

The other reviewer for this thing has it right. The cradle that's supposed to hold the head is junk. Not only is it made cheaply but it really doesn't hold the handle. My shower is over my head so when I point it down the handle wants to fall out. I'll Even go a little further and say the sprayer itself is bad. I count 3 sprays at best, everything in between can be described as dribbling and leaking rather than spraying.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I am pleased, January 17, 2009

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Okie from the handle (USA, middle America) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Waterpik NSC 659 6-Mode Handheld Shower with Opti-Flow, Brushed Nickel (Tools & Hardware)

I bought the waterpik handheld unit discribed above.
Our water pressure is next to nothing, so I removed the water saver dohicky before I installed it. The directions are with this product and it was easily removed. Now....the water pressure is wonderful. Now I can get the soap washed out of my hair.
I did find this product at Walmart and a lower price, $24.88. I purchased it there.
The hose is 5" long which is long enough for us. But the one I replaced did have a longer hose.
I recommend this product and will buy another one as a spare.