Spectra Rain 11-Inch 1.8 gpm/6.8 L/min Water-Saving Rain Showerhead
- Drenching shower spray that mimics the feeling of rain
- Easy to clean spray nozzles
- Beautiful finishes that are scratch and tarnish resistant
- Pressure compensating flow device provides a consistent flow over a wide pressure range
- 1.8 gpm flow rate
- Watersense
- CEC
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Product Type:
- Showerhead
- Product Group:
- Washroom/Bath
- Product Subgroup:
- Showerheads
- Family:
- SPECTRA
- Product Length:
- 11.75
- Product Height:
- 15.625
- Product Weight:
- 3.014
- Product Width:
- 4.063
- Department:
- Plumbing
- Country of Origin:
- China
- Luxury/Non Luxury:
- Luxury
- Residential Commercial:
- Residential
American Standard 9038001.243 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Does the American Standard Spectra Rain showerhead meet WaterSense and California CEC requirements?
Yes. The Spectra Rain 11-inch rain showerhead flows at 1.8 gpm (6.8 L/min) and is listed as WaterSense and CEC compliant, so it works for projects where a 1.8 gpm maximum is written into the spec or required by California appliance regulations.
2) Will a 1.8 gpm rain head still feel strong on a building with low water pressure?
It holds up better than a plain low-flow head. The Spectra Rain uses a pressure compensating flow device that keeps flow consistent across a wide pressure range, so the 1.8 gpm spray does not drop off when supply pressure sags. The large 11-inch face spreads that flow into a drenching rain pattern rather than concentrating it.
3) How much room do I need above the shower for the Spectra Rain 11-inch head?
Plan the arm height around the full assembly envelope: the Spectra Rain measures 15.625 by 11.75 by 4.063 inches. The 11-inch spray face is the part that hangs over the shower floor, so set your arm so the face clears the tallest user and still sits inside the curb line.
4) Is the shower arm strong enough to carry this rain head?
The Spectra Rain head weighs 3.014 lb. That is heavier than a standard cone head, so it wants a solid, properly blocked shower arm and a tight drop-ell connection, especially on a ceiling-mount or long straight arm where the leverage is greatest.
5) What finishes does the American Standard Spectra Rain showerhead come in?
Five: Chrome (9038001.002), Matte Black (9038001.243), Legacy Bronze (9038001.278), Brushed Nickel (9038001.295) and Brushed Cool Sunrise (9038001.GN0). All of them are scratch and tarnish resistant, which matters if you are standardizing finishes across a run of bathrooms and want the trim to still match in a few years.
6) Does the Spectra Rain showerhead include a shower arm or valve?
It is the showerhead only. The Spectra Rain 11-inch head threads onto a standard shower arm, so order the arm and flange in the matching finish, plus the shower valve and trim, separately to finish the job.
7) Is this rain head a good choice for a hotel or apartment turn, or is it a residential product?
American Standard classifies the Spectra Rain as a residential, luxury-tier product. It suits owner units, condos, and high-end multi-family or hospitality baths where the look matters. For hard-use institutional showers, a vandal-resistant institutional head is the better call.
8) How do you deal with hard water buildup on this rain showerhead?
The Spectra Rain uses easy to clean spray nozzles, so mineral deposits can be rubbed off the face by hand instead of pulling the head to soak it. In hard water buildings that is the difference between a quick wipe on a turn and a service call.
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