How to add a handheld shower to an existing fixed straight arm rain shower

[bilcruise]

Hi guys,

I am really keen to add a handheld to this shower system. Did some googling and found that what needs to be done is to add a shower diverter that can control the flow and to allow the attachment of both the existing rain shower head and a handheld shower.

Is this correct? The resources I found was for people in the US though, so not sure how things are in AU (I am a novice when it comes to DIY). Can you recommend any products that are available at Bunnings?

[Bomber25]

@MitchellMc very similar indeed, I checked in store and unfortunately couldn’t find what  I was after. I connected the diverter in between the rain head and the end of the fixed arm. It’s almost hidden above the head. I leave the diverter half on and can use the hand held shower head as an additional with a press of a button.

[Bomber25]

Photos as promised.

 

 

[nwos]

Hi @Bomber25, thank you for posting the photo and your previous suggestion. It’s exactly what I’m after! Thank you again! 

[EricL]

Hello @Bomber25 

Thanks for posting your D.I.Y. solution to divert the water to your hand-held shower head. I'm sure our members will find this remedy quite handy.

Eric

[EricL]

Hi @nwos

I'm glad that @Bomber25's solution is applicable to your shower set. Please keep us updated with your progress, don't forget to post a photo once you have the diverter in place.

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric

[mazza66]

Looks perfect except I don’t think I could reach the diverted

[JacobZ]

Hi @mazza66,

I'd just like to extend a warm welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community and say how fantastic it is to have you with us.

Unfortunately, if your shower head is particularly high, I'm not sure this option could work for you.

There are other shower heads such as this Mondella Rococo Exposed Shower on Rail with Hand Set which you could use, but this would require removing your old shower head.

Let me know what you think.

Jacob