The Best Shower Panels – A New Shower Experience

Shower Panel is a feature-packed alternative to the traditional shower heads. Massage jets, rainfall waterfall style showers, led lights, and handheld sprayers all add to the best shower experience, and are common features with such shower panels or “shower spas”.

The obvious question you may have is how much work will have to be done to get one of these installed? Well, it depends. There are models that are simple drop-in replacements of your current showerhead, or some that require more effort.

If you’re doing a remodel or a newly built home, then keep in mind you will have a much easier time since there’s no need to tear out existing tile or plumbing.

Here’s what we’ve done to find the best shower panel:

Below you’ll find our top picks for the best shower panel system and we’ve noted the easily installed shower panels. Primarily, the Jet Pro Shower Spas are the easiest drop-in replacement for your shower head. For these it’s almost as simple as hanging a picture, you just have to hook up the water lines and install the mounting brackets. Keep that in mind when comparing cost with the other types of overhead shower panels here. If you need to hire a plumber it can become more expensive than the sticker price.

A shower panel system that you install yourself is not going to cost much more than a traditional shower heads. There are panels available at wide range of prices, and even basic models have a huge selection of features and spray options that you will love.

No matter what type of décor you have in your bathroom, there is a full body shower panel system that can accommodate your style. There are plenty of finish options to choose from. In fact, some shower panels even have a tub spout that you can use if you want to install the shower panel over a bathtub. You aren’t limited to using these in a walk-in shower! Now, on to our shower panel reviews:

 

The Perfetto shower panel’s height of 65″ combined with the spacing of the 8 body jets gives you a lot of freedom to position it for individuals of all heights. It’s recommended to have about 10″ to 12″ of clearance between your head and the rain shower.

• 8 Spray Jets, Rainfall Waterfall Shower, Handheld Shower Wand
• Made from stainless steel
• Multi-function shower panel tower – all functions can be used simultaneously
• Dimensions: 65″ H x 8.66″ W x 2.9″ D
• Water Pressure Range: 29 psi to 72.7 psi
• Flow Rate: 1.8 Gallons Per Minute
• Warranty: 1 year limited parts

This shower panel is multi function and uses separate connections for hot and cold water and will completely replace your existing shower fixtures and valves. You may need to consult a professional plumber for installation. Although, a knowledgeable DIYer might be able to accomplish the installation.

The convenience of the Jet Pro and its positive showering experience can’t be understated. It’s easy to clean and is the simplest way of adding on jet sprays, handheld shower, and a rainfall showerhead to your existing shower with little work. The tall stainless steel shower panel systems look more impressive, but at the end of the day, you’re not getting a huge improvement function-wise over the simple Jet Pro models.

With that said, you might notice a price difference between the two. However, if you have to hire a plumber for the installation of the full-size shower panel then that savings disappears quickly.

This is one of the taller panels available, offering different features and as already mentioned, a built-in hand shower that is especially useful for washing pets.

• Shower Panel Height: 59″
• Width: 18.3″
• Depth: 8.46″
• Waterline connection type: 1/2″ FIP
• Warranty policy: 2 years

The Ello Allo shower panel frame is high quality stainless steel with a brushed nickel finish. The shower panel comes with a LED lights and a display for water temperature, allowing you to adjust for the ideal water temperature.

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More Shower Panels To Consider

Here’s a quick list of a few more shower panels that we reviewed below.

1. AKDY JX-9821 AZ-9821 65″ Shower Panel
2. Aston SPSS304 6-Jet Stainless Steel Shower Panel
3. DreamLine SHCM-25780 Rainfall Hydrotherapy Shower Panel

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Aston has some very attractive and high quality shower panels, with nozzles that work independently. This model needs minimal assembly and comes with the hot and cold water hoses you will need. The connection required is 3/8″ male with compression threads. It’s recommended this shower panel system be installed by a licensed plumber.

Aston is a brand headquartered in Texas, so if you’re looking to buy products from a company based in the USA then this is a good choice. Having US-based customer support is a plus.

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This model by Dreamline is less bulky than any of the other models we’ve looked at. Feature-wise it has 6 jets with a rainfall shower and handheld. Customer support appears to be excellent with US-based service.

Optionally you can install this shower panel in a corner using the corner mounting bracket.

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