Handheld Shower Head (Chrome Plated Brass)

Brass shower head with chrome plating
Stainless steel mesh disk protects from large sediment

Why Are Solid Brass Fittings More Desirable?

Brass is known as one of the best plumbing materials available. This copper-zinc alloy is highly durable and doesn’t easily disintegrate or crack.

It’s the best-suited metal for showers, in particular, because brass can withstand high temperatures, and has excellent conductivity (retaining the water’s heat). Brass is more malleable than iron or steel without losing its durability, making it perfect in situations where a tight seal is a must.

Its high corrosion resistance becomes very important in areas where there are corrosive salts, minerals, and/or acids in the water. Plus, brass doesn’t rust. Since rust and corrosion are the main causes of plumbing wear and tear, it makes sense that brass outlasts all other metals when used in this way.