The New Hansgrohe Raindance E420 Showerpipe

Is there an art to Shower head design?

It is easy to become seduced by the look of a shower or a bathroom. As you pour yourself over the latest designs within magazines or websites and drool at the thought of stepping into a soul altering experience that will re-invigorate every fiber of your being you can’t help but want that product now.

The Hansgrohe Raindance E 420

I think that the new Hansgrohe Raindance E420 Showerpipe is no expection. It has an unusual, innovative design featuring an asymmetrically-positioned wall rail, wide thermostat and flat overhead shower.

The overhead shower element has a striking rectangular shape with softly-rounded corners and a new width of 420mm that perfectly follows the silhouette of the bather. For the very first time, a shower pipe offers multi-jet showering with a choice of two spray types available: a shoulder-wide air-enriched rain spray made possible by Hansgrohe AirPower technology, and a clear, wide flood jet for powerful and pampering showering enjoyment.

In addition to regulating the water temperature and volume, the spray types can also be easily switched via the thermostat. Following the principle of integrated design, the knobs for controlling the temperature and water volume and for changing between the shower and jet types, virtually disappear in the form of the thermostat, which is mounted flush with the wall without any visible connections.

K&B most wanted product

Interestingly, in 2009 the Hansgrohe Raindance E420 Showerpipe has been chosen by readers of Kitchen & Bathrooms News as the “Most Wanted” bathroom item of 2009, having received more reader enquiries than any other product.

And now the science bit

Part of ensuring the perfect shower experience is to get the mechanics right. You need to be able to control the temperature, ensure the water pressure is right and perhaps to switch from overhead to body jets.

So it’s important to get the plumbing right. Consider whether your current boiler can produce the correct water pressure to fully benefit from the whole experience.

To enjoy a good pouring of water your shower does require a high-pressure system such as a combination boiler with water pressure between 2 to 3 bar. So before you order ensure that you speak to a qualified plumber or a reputable retailer.

Ocean Bathrooms are a Hansgrohe VIP Stockist and can help you with choosing the right bathroom for your needs and your home.