Shower Arms

What a shower arm does

The shower arm is the pipe that comes out of the wall and holds the shower rose. It sets how high the water falls and how far it reaches into the shower. Many roses are sold on their own, so the arm is a separate choice and it makes a real difference to how the shower feels.

Shower arm styles

• Straight wall arm: the ADP Eternal shower arm at 400 mm projects out from the wall for a classic overhead position.
• Curved arm: the Meir Round wall shower curved arm, also 400 mm, bends gently downward to drop the rose a little lower.
• Upswept arm: the Caroma 460 mm upswept arm angles upward before levelling off. It lifts the rose higher, which suits tall people or a low wall outlet.
• Right-angled arm: the Caroma 415 mm right-angled arm runs out from the wall and turns down at 90 degrees, so the rose hangs flat.
• High-rise arm: the Meir high-rise shower arm raises the rose well above the wall outlet for a generous drop.

Choosing the right length and height

Measure from the wall outlet to where you want the centre of the rose. A longer arm puts the water closer to the middle of a large shower. A shorter arm keeps the spray near the wall in a compact recess. If your outlet is low, an upswept or high-rise arm can lift the rose without moving the plumbing. Check that the arm thread matches your rose before you order.

Matching your shower

Most arms come in chrome, black, gold and nickel, and several also come in bronze and gunmetal. Match the arm to your shower mixer and rose, or skip the parts list and choose a complete shower set. Browse all showers, or pair the finish with shower tiles for the whole wet area.