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American Standard Studio S 8-Inch 1.8 gpm/6.8 L/min Water-Saving Rain Showerhead - AMS-1660528
Model: AMS-1660528
Studio S 8-Inch 1.8 gpm/6.8 L/min Water-Saving Rain ShowerheadEasy clean showerhead for simple removal of calcium and lime build upSleek, thin profileBrass constructionPressure-compensating flow...
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Studio S 8-Inch 2.5 gpm/9.5 L/min Rain Showerhead
- Easy clean showerhead for simple removal of calcium and lime build up
- Sleek, thin profile
- Brass construction
- Pressure-compensating flow control device
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Product Specs
- Product Type:
- Showerhead
- Product Group:
- Washroom/Bath
- Product Subgroup:
- Showerheads
- Department:
- Plumbing
American Standard 1660527.243 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Is this American Standard rain showerhead low-flow enough for a water conservation retrofit?
The Studio S 8-inch rain head is rated 2.5 gpm (9.5 L/min), which is the standard US maximum flow, not a reduced-flow head. If your project calls for 1.8 or 2.0 gpm to meet a local conservation requirement, this is not the head to spec.
2) Do I need a ceiling drop or can this mount on a standard wall shower arm?
The Studio S 8-inch rain head is a showerhead only, no arm included, so it threads onto whatever arm is already there. On a standard wall arm the 8-inch face will sit closer to the wall than a true overhead rain drop; if you want water falling straight down over the user, pair it with a ceiling-mount or an extended S-style shower arm.
3) What finishes does the American Standard Studio S 8-inch rain showerhead come in?
Three finishes: polished chrome (1660527.002), matte black (1660527.243), and brushed nickel (1660527.295). If you are standardizing a run of bathrooms, pick the finish first and order by that part number so every unit matches.
4) Will the flow stay consistent in a building with varying water pressure?
There is a pressure-compensating flow control device built into the head, so output holds steady as supply pressure fluctuates, which is what you want in multi-family or hotel risers where several fixtures draw at once.
5) How do you deal with hard water buildup on this showerhead?
It is an easy clean face, so calcium and lime deposits wipe off the spray face rather than requiring the head to come down and soak. For MRO crews in hard water regions that is the difference between a 30 second wipe on turnover and a fixture swap.
6) Is this rain showerhead metal or plastic?
Brass construction, not plastic. That matters at the shower arm connection, where plastic heads tend to crack under repeated over-tightening in rental and commercial turnover work.
7) Is an 8-inch rain head too big for a small apartment shower?
An 8-inch face spreads the spray wide, which is good in a 36-inch or larger stall but can put water outside the curtain line in a tight tub-shower. In compact tub surrounds a smaller-diameter head aimed at the bather generally keeps water inside the enclosure better than a wide rain face.
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