+6 small pipe clamps (one on each end of the three APSH tube segments)
This setup has lasted through 5 different apartments. Wife mentioned she wished we had a double shower, and hated that we couldn’t set one up in our apartment cuz we can’t drill holes or w/e without owing a ton of money when we move out. Challenge accepted: made a double shower setup using only suction mounts.
One of these days I want to take this idea back to the drawing board and maybe use tension rods instead of suction cups, cuz they DO fail occasionally, which always sounds like a fucking plane crashed into our bathroom, but other than that we’ve both been super happy with it - even solo, having that hot water hit from both sides is peak comfort.
Also when selecting your shower heads and suction wall mounts, put some thought into how easily it will be to redirect the stream: ours aren’t very mobile, and the weight of setup/tubing keeps them kinda fixed at a specific trajectory.
…iirc it was about $100 when all was said and done, but easily the largest chunk of that was getting two matching shower heads - you could probably go a lot cheaper if you find cheaper heads. …or maybe not cuz everything is like 8x more expensive than it was 5 years ago…
The pressure from the wall is better than you might expect: nearly all shower heads have a pressure regulator inside of it - I’m assuming this is a legal requirement that manufacturers know users hate, cuz they tend to be easy to get at and bright red or blue. So, you’ll want to pop the pressure regulator out of both heads.
Full wall spout pressure divided by two unregulated heads yields plenty on each side.
The issue you might run into is that your hot water will run out way faster than previously… then again, I live in an apartment, so I’m assuming our water heater is the cheapest shittiest one on the market, so you might have better luck on that front.
I’m just curious if you know the answer: does the regulator attenuate the pressure downwards even if the overall pressure is below the target? Say the pressure at the spigot is 100 psi, but legally must be at 40psi, so the regulator attenuates it down to 40. If you divide it into the two shower heads, will the regulators simply attenuate it down to 40 psi, or cut it down to something like 20 psi?
Anecdotally, one head w/ regulator at the start of the project vs 2 heads w/ regulators near the end of the project made a noticeable dip in pressure from each side. I thought the whole project was a bust - like, it was struggling to even rinse the soap off; but looked up ways to increase the pressure and found out about the regulators in the heads. Popped em out, and problem completely resolved.
You can still regulate the pressure manually too, using the valves on the t-connector. Ours are usually only open around 75% because they were murdering out hot water tank at full blast, and we’d run out of hot water with nearly every shower.
…but real talk, shower sexytimes seem fun and novel early on, but you learn pretty quick that the angles are kinda cumbersome, and the water dissolves the vaginal mucus that lets the slip-slidey-magic happen.
The wins here are 1) utility: we tend to need the shower around the same time, and this lets us use it at the same time without that awkward standing in the cold nonsense the OP’s meme is highlighting; and 2) comfort: in addition to the absence of the standing in the cold nonsense, taking a shower solo and getting that warm water from both sides is like having your own jacuzzi - that shit is relaxing as fuck!
You’ll want to verify the sizes are correct - easiest way to do that is to just pop the shower head off your wall and bring the whole thing to your local hardware store and see which parts are a fit, but, starting at the wall tap:
1/2 - 1-1/4 in. Stainless Steel Hose Clamp (10-Pack) | $17.98 (x1 bag of 10) You can buy them individually too, but a few extra never hurts - these things are super handy. You might want to additionally hit these with a zip tie, which will compress the excess metal back down against the hose: when its fully tightened, there will be a tab that sticks out, which can cut you if you snag on it, especially when your skin is soggy from the shower.
3/4 in O.D. x 1/2 in. I.D. x 10 ft. PVC Braided Vinyl Tube | $17.97 (x1) 10 feet should be just enough - measure carefully before cutting. Also the braided reinforcement is mission-critical: non-reinforced vinyl tubing will get soft with the heat, then balloon and eventually burst.
1/2 in. PEX Crimp x 3/8 in. O.D. Compression x 3/8 in. O.D. Compression Quarter Turn Dual Shut-Off Stop Valve | $22.97 (x1) …I’ve seen better versions of this - you want a barbed connection on all three ports, not the hex nuts like this one has… but those should still do the trick if you discard the nuts and clamp the hose down on the threads. Might need some locktite or something to really seal it down, since spiral threading could give the water a path out.
Power Lock Suction 6 Robe Hook Combo Pack in Clear | $10.92 (x1 needed, but an extra set can help manage the tubes) Mine are a little different, but you want suction cups that have a dual action mechanism like the ones linked. Regular slap on suction cups will fall all the time. These ones will still fall, but maybe like once every couple months. The ones I have are a twist-to-seal mechanism, but I don’t see that model now - but these ones have only failed a couple of times, like once every 6 months. Clean the application site thoroughly so it’s got as nonporous a surface as possible.
From there you’ll need a total of two shower heads and two suction shower mounts. The price of both varies a ton, but I’ll leave model selection to you since there are a lot a features you may or may not care about. You can save a bit of cash if you use the one already installed in your shower, but we forked out a bit of extra cash to get a matching set. Don’t forget to remove the pressure regulators from each one, or you won’t have good pressure from either head.
If you’re looking for a project…
+6 small pipe clamps (one on each end of the three APSH tube segments)
This setup has lasted through 5 different apartments. Wife mentioned she wished we had a double shower, and hated that we couldn’t set one up in our apartment cuz we can’t drill holes or w/e without owing a ton of money when we move out. Challenge accepted: made a double shower setup using only suction mounts.
One of these days I want to take this idea back to the drawing board and maybe use tension rods instead of suction cups, cuz they DO fail occasionally, which always sounds like a fucking plane crashed into our bathroom, but other than that we’ve both been super happy with it - even solo, having that hot water hit from both sides is peak comfort.
Also when selecting your shower heads and suction wall mounts, put some thought into how easily it will be to redirect the stream: ours aren’t very mobile, and the weight of setup/tubing keeps them kinda fixed at a specific trajectory.
…iirc it was about $100 when all was said and done, but easily the largest chunk of that was getting two matching shower heads - you could probably go a lot cheaper if you find cheaper heads. …or maybe not cuz everything is like 8x more expensive than it was 5 years ago…
Okay but how do you deal with your water pressure getting cut in half? Install a water heater pump?
The pressure from the wall is better than you might expect: nearly all shower heads have a pressure regulator inside of it - I’m assuming this is a legal requirement that manufacturers know users hate, cuz they tend to be easy to get at and bright red or blue. So, you’ll want to pop the pressure regulator out of both heads.
Full wall spout pressure divided by two unregulated heads yields plenty on each side.
The issue you might run into is that your hot water will run out way faster than previously… then again, I live in an apartment, so I’m assuming our water heater is the cheapest shittiest one on the market, so you might have better luck on that front.
Reason why I asked is because I’ve tried a dual showerhead before and it sucked ass. It was completely useless unless one of the nozzles was off.
I’m just curious if you know the answer: does the regulator attenuate the pressure downwards even if the overall pressure is below the target? Say the pressure at the spigot is 100 psi, but legally must be at 40psi, so the regulator attenuates it down to 40. If you divide it into the two shower heads, will the regulators simply attenuate it down to 40 psi, or cut it down to something like 20 psi?
Anecdotally, one head w/ regulator at the start of the project vs 2 heads w/ regulators near the end of the project made a noticeable dip in pressure from each side. I thought the whole project was a bust - like, it was struggling to even rinse the soap off; but looked up ways to increase the pressure and found out about the regulators in the heads. Popped em out, and problem completely resolved.
You can still regulate the pressure manually too, using the valves on the t-connector. Ours are usually only open around 75% because they were murdering out hot water tank at full blast, and we’d run out of hot water with nearly every shower.
The regulator and water pressure both impact flow rate. Though as they said, remove the regulator and it’s unlikely to be an issue.
My parents actually have this, or something like it! In the master bathroom shower, there were 2 shower heads with one on a hose!
I didn’t even think to check for a prefab. Just went straight to the local hardware store, grabbed some parts, and rigged it together.
How does this help you have sex?
Promotes oxytocin release.
…but real talk, shower sexytimes seem fun and novel early on, but you learn pretty quick that the angles are kinda cumbersome, and the water dissolves the vaginal mucus that lets the slip-slidey-magic happen.
The wins here are 1) utility: we tend to need the shower around the same time, and this lets us use it at the same time without that awkward standing in the cold nonsense the OP’s meme is highlighting; and 2) comfort: in addition to the absence of the standing in the cold nonsense, taking a shower solo and getting that warm water from both sides is like having your own jacuzzi - that shit is relaxing as fuck!
I’ve wanted to do this for years, and could never find the right parts to name it work feasibley.
You’ll want to verify the sizes are correct - easiest way to do that is to just pop the shower head off your wall and bring the whole thing to your local hardware store and see which parts are a fit, but, starting at the wall tap:
1/2 in. Brass PEX-B Barb x 1/2 in. FNPT Adapter | $3.43 (x1) Connect this to the wall tap, then attach a section of tubing to it, set in place with a hose clamp.
1/2 - 1-1/4 in. Stainless Steel Hose Clamp (10-Pack) | $17.98 (x1 bag of 10) You can buy them individually too, but a few extra never hurts - these things are super handy. You might want to additionally hit these with a zip tie, which will compress the excess metal back down against the hose: when its fully tightened, there will be a tab that sticks out, which can cut you if you snag on it, especially when your skin is soggy from the shower.
3/4 in O.D. x 1/2 in. I.D. x 10 ft. PVC Braided Vinyl Tube | $17.97 (x1) 10 feet should be just enough - measure carefully before cutting. Also the braided reinforcement is mission-critical: non-reinforced vinyl tubing will get soft with the heat, then balloon and eventually burst.
1/2 in. PEX Crimp x 3/8 in. O.D. Compression x 3/8 in. O.D. Compression Quarter Turn Dual Shut-Off Stop Valve | $22.97 (x1) …I’ve seen better versions of this - you want a barbed connection on all three ports, not the hex nuts like this one has… but those should still do the trick if you discard the nuts and clamp the hose down on the threads. Might need some locktite or something to really seal it down, since spiral threading could give the water a path out.
Power Lock Suction 6 Robe Hook Combo Pack in Clear | $10.92 (x1 needed, but an extra set can help manage the tubes) Mine are a little different, but you want suction cups that have a dual action mechanism like the ones linked. Regular slap on suction cups will fall all the time. These ones will still fall, but maybe like once every couple months. The ones I have are a twist-to-seal mechanism, but I don’t see that model now - but these ones have only failed a couple of times, like once every 6 months. Clean the application site thoroughly so it’s got as nonporous a surface as possible.
From there you’ll need a total of two shower heads and two suction shower mounts. The price of both varies a ton, but I’ll leave model selection to you since there are a lot a features you may or may not care about. You can save a bit of cash if you use the one already installed in your shower, but we forked out a bit of extra cash to get a matching set. Don’t forget to remove the pressure regulators from each one, or you won’t have good pressure from either head.