Do you have a removable handheld showerhead that you have to crane your head to get under? Does it sit so close to the wall that the back half of your shower is forbidden territory the water doesn't even try to reach? Do you wish you had a rainfall showerhead that could still be removed and handheld?
Well, here's the model for you! This is a customizable extender, adaptable to nearly any handheld showerhead.
This was originally designed for a basic 10-function on Amazon ( https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09TL11CWB ) [Has been delisted, but I believe this one is the same: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BB5DV24G/ ]
However, it can be easily altered to fit any other showerhead with a similar cone-and-hole mounting system! The extra height/length eliminates having to tilt your head to get under the water and moves the head to a more comfortable centered position in hybrid bathtub/showers. It can be easily installed/removed as needed, and even still allows for the showerhead to be tilted sideways at an angle!
Directions:
0) Download and install OpenSCAD if you haven't already
1) Load the two test parts, take measurements of your showerhead parts, and plug these values into the test parts
2) Follow the directions in the test parts to get printable STLs, and print these to check your values
3) Repeat step 2 but change the values slightly based on how your test parts fit, until you get a pair of test parts that fit snugly on your showerhead
4) Copy the values that gave the best test parts into the main part, and print away!
I provided an STL for the values that worked best for my personal printer and showerhead, as well as test STLs for these values, but remember: This part will always work best if you customize it for your specific printer/showerhead combo. Please leave a comment if you have issues figuring out how to use the openscad code, and I'll be more than happy to try to assist.
I highly recommend printing with either PETG or ABS for temp resistance (The make in the photos, that I use daily, is Polymaker PETG). If you use PETG, turning on “Avoid Crossing Perimeters” (Prusaslicer name) massively helps with strings. I recommend a high layer height (I used .3 on my .4mm nozzles), high temp, and at least 3 perimeters to prevent water leaking inside and causing mold issues. No supports necessary, and you should even be able to print without fan at moderate speeds.
Happy printing! :)
The author marked this model as their own original creation.