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Sioux Chief 8" Chrome-Plated Shower Arm
The Sioux Chief 8" Chrome-Plated Shower Arm is a rough-in connection fitting that runs from the shower valve riser, through the finished wall, out to the showerhead. Finished in chrome plating, it gives installers a clean, corrosion-resistant surface at the one point in the shower assembly that stays visible after the wall is closed up. At 8" in length, this arm is sized to bridge the standard distance between the in-wall riser and the showerhead mounting point, making it a straightforward drop-in replacement or new-install component for residential bathrooms, multi-family units, and commercial restroom or locker-room showers. Plumbers stock this item because a shower arm is one of the most frequently replaced trim pieces in an existing bath - worn threads, pitted finish, or a remodel color change are all common reasons a unit gets swapped without touching the rough-in behind the wall.
Key Features
- 8" Length: Sized to reach from the finished wall to the showerhead, matching the standard riser-to-showerhead span used in most shower assemblies.
- Chrome-Plated Finish: The chrome-plated surface resists corrosion and tarnishing at the wall penetration, the one section of the connection that remains exposed to daily use and cleaning chemicals.
- Shower Arm Configuration: Purpose-built to carry water from the concealed valve riser to the showerhead, supporting the showerhead at the point where it exits the wall.
- Trade Plumbing Hardware: Sized and finished as a professional-grade trim component intended for installation by a licensed plumber or contractor as part of a shower rough-in or remodel.
Technical Specifications
- Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete technical specifications.
Typical Applications
- Residential Bathroom Shower Installations
- Multi-Family and Apartment Bath Rough-In
- Commercial Restroom and Locker Room Showers
- New Construction Shower Assemblies
- Shower Valve and Showerhead Replacement or Remodel Projects
Why Sioux Chief?
Sioux Chief is a long-standing source for rough-in and connection plumbing hardware relied on by professional plumbers and contractors on residential and commercial jobs alike. This 8" chrome-plated shower arm is built to deliver a dependable, corrosion-resistant connection between the concealed shower valve and the showerhead, reflecting Sioux Chief's reputation for straightforward, trade-grade plumbing products that install cleanly and hold up to daily use.
Manufacturer Resources
Sioux Chief Product Catalog
Product Specs
- Product Type:
- Shower Arm
- Product Finish:
- Chrome-Plated
- Department:
- Plumbing
- Product Group:
- Rough-In and Supports
- Product Subgroup:
- Parts & Accessories
- Product Size:
- 8"
Sioux Chief CHROME – Frequently Asked Questions
1) How long is the Sioux Chief chrome shower arm, and will 8 inches reach far enough past the wall?
It's an 8 inch arm, measured as the overall length of the shower arm. That's sized to span the usual distance from the in-wall valve riser, through the finished wall, out to the showerhead mounting point, which covers most standard shower assemblies. If your existing arm is longer because the head sits farther out over a tub or a tiled bench, measure the old one before swapping.
2) Can I replace just the shower arm without opening the wall?
Yes. A shower arm threads into the concealed riser at the wall, so it comes out and goes back in from the finished side with no demolition. Worn threads, pitted plating, or a finish change during a remodel are the usual reasons it gets swapped, and none of them require touching the rough-in behind the wall.
3) Will the chrome finish on this shower arm match standard chrome shower trim and heads?
The arm is chrome-plated, which is the stock finish on most valve trim and showerheads, so it reads as a match on a standard chrome bath. For property managers standardizing across units, that matters: the arm is the one piece of the connection left visible after the wall is closed, so a mismatched escutcheon or head shows immediately. If your units are brushed nickel or matte black, this arm will not blend.
4) Is a chrome-plated shower arm good enough for a commercial locker room or apartment building?
It's built as a trade rough-in component and is listed for residential baths, multi-family and apartment rough-in, and commercial restroom and locker-room showers. The chrome plating is there for corrosion resistance at the wall penetration, which is the part that takes daily water and cleaning chemicals in a high-traffic shower.
5) Does the Sioux Chief 8 inch shower arm come with a flange or a showerhead?
It's the arm itself, a connection fitting that carries water from the concealed valve riser out to the showerhead. The showerhead is a separate purchase, and if your old wall escutcheon is pitted or does not seat cleanly on the new arm, plan on a flange too. On a new rough-in you'll also need the valve and riser already in place.
6) What is a shower arm for in a new construction rough-in?
In a new shower assembly it's the piece that bridges the concealed plumbing to the fixture: it threads onto the valve riser inside the wall, passes through the finished surface, and supports the showerhead where it exits. It gets set at trim-out, after the wall is closed, so the 8 inch length and the chrome plating are both decided at the finish stage rather than during rough-in.
7) Who is the manufacturer and what is the part number on this 8 inch chrome shower arm?
Sioux Chief is the manufacturer; the 8 inch chrome-plated version carries the part designation CHROME in the 8 inch size. Sioux Chief is a rough-in and connection hardware line, so distributors cross-referencing it should expect to find it with support and rough-in fittings rather than with decorative bath trim.
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Does the Sioux Chief CHROME come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Sioux Chief CHROME is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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