Englishmen William Feetham patented the first mechanical shower in 1767. The shower used a hand pump that would force water into a vessel above the user's head. The person would then pull a chain which would release the water. It still wouldn't pass today's standards, however.

Top picks for shower heads

• Best overall: Kohler Flipside - See at Amazon.
• Best high-pressure: Hopopro High-Pressure Showerhead - See at Amazon.
• Best handheld: Waterpik High-Pressure Powerpulse 9-Spray - See at The Home Depot.
• Best rain: Moen S6320 Velocity Two-Function Rainshower - See at Amazon.

Fixed shower heads are also known as rain shower heads. They're called fixed because they're plumbed in permanently; you can't move them around! The shower head fits onto the ceiling, usually has a large diameter, and discharges water like a rain shower.

Within the showerhead, water is injected into a high-velocity air stream where it is broken up into 100s of droplets that are 2.5X the size of a standard shower. Larger droplets yield larger momenta providing the sensation of more spray force, making less water feel like so much more.

Comfort and Convenience: One of the major advantages of using hand shower in bathroom is the added comfort and convenience it provides. Handheld shower heads are better than overhead shower as they allows you to customize the direction and flow of water, making it easier to reach difficult-to-clean areas.

A shower wand features several rows of concentrated nozzles that provide a targeted water-comb spray. When you combine the shower wand with a fixed rain shower head, you create an at-home spa system.

Electric Shower Pretty much any homeowner, no matter your water system! Combination boilers are best suited, but the difference is minimal. Electric showers are known to be widely convenient to many different homeowners. With an electric shower, you get instant hot water that isn't affected by issues with the boiler.

Clean your showerhead. Remove the water restrictor. Replace your shower hose. Check if your water shut-off valve is fully open.

8 Kinds of Shower Heads for Your Bathroom

• Detachable, Adjustable Shower Heads.
• Water-Saving Shower Heads.
• Rain Showers.
• High-Pressure Shower Heads.
• Double Shower Heads.
• Outdoor Shower Heads.
• Waterfall Shower.
• Filtered Shower Heads.

There are two basic types of shower heads: fixed and hand-held. Shower heads are available in a variety of configurations. Many range from one to eight (or more) adjustable settings.

Turbophase (air injection technology) restores the mass flow that is naturally missing by injecting hot air "mass" into the compressor discharge. The combustion turbine control system maintains constant firing temperature, generating 10-20% more power.

Secondary air injection (commonly known as air injection) is a vehicle emissions control strategy introduced in 1966, wherein fresh air is injected into the exhaust stream to allow for a fuller secondary combustion of exhaust gases.

Comfort and Convenience: One of the major advantages of using hand shower in bathroom is the added comfort and convenience it provides. Handheld shower heads are better than overhead shower as they allows you to customize the direction and flow of water, making it easier to reach difficult-to-clean areas.