SparkPod 23 Stage Shower Head Filter for Dry Hair and Skin - High Output Universal Shower Filters to Remove Toxic Chemicals, Chlorine & Heavy Metals (Egyptian Gold)

It came on a Wednesday after a long, trying day at work. Coronavirus blues had me down too so I was thinking shower as soon as I came through the front door. What's this? A box. I opened it to find the shower kit that I ordered from Amazon. Meh! I was too tired to install this and I really wanted a shower now. As I turned to walk away, I glanced the box photo for the shower head and paused. I then glanced the same for the extension arm and the filter housing. In a flash, I realized that I had installed many a shower head in my time and new in that moment that I could install this in 10 minutes. Now I was challenging myself and I would accept that challenge.I ordered the high pressure "rain" shower head, the 11" extension arm, and the filter housing with cartridge all by Spark Pod. All came in color photo boxes, wrapped in a clear plastic bag within, with complete sets of instructions, and with extra seals and strainers. All packaging was appropriate and clean with no visible flaws.I started by removing the old shower head and then cleaning the old Teflon plumbers tape from the shower stem that protrudes from the wall. You may need a crescent wrench for removal if it's on really tight. This took less than 2 minutes. The old one went right in the trash.Next I would attached the filter housing to the shower stem after applying Teflon plumber's tape to all exposed threads. I did this by hand with no tools. The housing easily threaded on to the plumber's tape coated threads. Be sure there is a rubber o-ring in the housing stem. You should also have a filter screen at the next connection point to the extension arm which will attach to the already installed filter housing. Attaching both of these parts took me under 3 minutes by hand (no tools). By the way there should be a filter cartridge inside the housing already. The housing easily unscrews by hand revealing the hollow interior that holds the cartridge.Finally you will add the shower head to the extension arm. Again make sure you have applied plumber's tape to the exposed threads. Also be sure that each connection point has an o-ring. There will also be another mesh filter screen where the arm connects with the shower head. This took me another 2 minutes with no tools.One more minute to make sure every connection was hand tight after turning on the shower to check for flow and leaks. I had a very slight leak at the filter housing on first check so I gave it a little more twist by hand and that leak disappeared. 5 days later and no leaks.If you want a faster flow, you will have to remove a restricter ring from the shower head. You will have to remove the rubber o-ring from the open connection end. You can do this with a set of tweezers easily enough. If you then turn the open connection end down the plastic restricter ring should fall right out. If it's stuck in the threads it should come out easily with the tweezers. Removing this ring will increase the flow from the shower head.So, I am not plumber and I was able to remove and install this 3-piece shower set in about 10 minutes. I am guessing that most would feel it is worth it if it were to take them 20 - 30 minutes.How's the shower? It's like bathing under a waterfall compared to the old shower head. The added range of adjustment from the extension arm makes me forget about wanting a removable head attached to a hose. The additional benefits of the filter should mean less potential toxins and more nutrients for my shower. So if you need an economical shower head, that's easy-to-install and gives a great shower, I highly recommend this.

Works great when you are at places that have hard water. It's better for your skin & hair.

I purchased this filter after getting a Sparkhead shower head. It was easy to add on. Since the water is hard and overchlorinated, I wanted the filter. It is as good as my softwater system at my former house. Thanks y'all.

We moved in November, and within a few weeks my skin was tight, my hair looked like crap and was possibly falling out at a rapid rate, and my scalp was so itchy I was starting to get scabs. My husband had noticed his skin breaking out more, and my son's eczema was starting to flare up. After some research I was fairly certain hard water might be to blame, so I ordered this guy, along with a version for filling up the tub. It took roughly 10 minutes to install, and my first shower was GLORIOUS. You could literally feel the difference in the water. After a week my hair and skin looked and felt so much better, and since I was barely scratching, NO MORE SCABS! I will say that ours didn't come with the reducer, which was necessary for us if we didn't want to run out of hot water in 7 minutes, so I reached out to the supplier to see if they could send us one. Unfortunately they could not, as the kit is all together when they receive it, but they sent me a few links of where to purchase one and offered me a free filter for my troubles. I did take one star off since it extends the length of the shower head, which can be a bit annoying for myself at 5'8" and my husband at 6', but all in all an excellent product that delivers what's promised, and a company with great customer service.

Easy to install, fast shipping and solves our hard water problem.

facil de instalar y ligero, agua as ligera y deja suave a comparacion de no tenerlo

We didn’t use it yet, I don’t know if it will effect quality of it.

The media could not be loaded.  When I left the northeast and relocated to NC, it took me a while to figure out why my hair was matted, oily at the roots, and irritated. I didn’t know that your roots could actually hurt! I wasn’t eager to install a system for the whole house due to the expense, and so this seemed like a perfect opportunity to see if a shower filter would help. I’m thrilled to report that it works!! My scalp feels much better and my hair is no longer matted at the scalp. I also purchased one for my teenagers bathroom, now that their hair is more important to them. 😉 Thank you Sparkpod!!

Easy to install

This shower filter is a game-changer, delivering a spa-like experience in your own home. It effectively removes chlorine and other impurities, leaving your hair and skin feeling nourished and rejuvenated. A must-have for anyone seeking a healthier, more luxurious shower routine.

Love product. Easy to install

Mi novia tuvo la idea de instalarlo para la ducha y hemos notado que nuestra piel y cabello están más sanos desde que comenzamos a usarlo. Ayuda mucho cuando la calidad del agua que sale de la tubería no es la deseada para procurar la salud de la piel y del cabello, lo cuál desgraciadamente pasa mucho en México.

Very good worth every penny the cartridges are not expensive