Pool showers. How to choose the perfect model

Attractive and functional, pool showers are not only an element of outdoor decoration. They also help to keep the pool clean and to refresh without bathing.

In addition to helping to save, optimize and keep the pool water cleaner for longer, pool showers are very practical for cooling off without having to do a few lengths.

The first thing to consider is precisely the location. It is not the same to install an outdoor shower in the garden as on a terrace. In any case, it is essential to have a water supply, good drainage and a base.

In terms of design you can apply a multitude of recommendations. From creating a path from the shower to the pool, to locating it near a wall to be able to place some hooks, the ideal is to think about what you expect from it in order to make an installation that meets your expectations.

The installation is another aspect that you must take into account when choosing the garden shower. Apart from the materials, another chapter to evaluate, it is important to decide if you want a solution that allows you to move it or, on the contrary, you prefer not to move it.

In the market you can find a multitude of models. Some are very basic and practically without installation. But there are also high-end options. Between them, there is a wide variety of designs, with different materials and functions.

Portable pool showers are one of the most basic options. If you are looking for a quick solution without too many complications, this is the best alternative for you. Their main advantage is that they are light and mobile. This way you can not only move them to any point of your terrace or garden. You can also pick them up when the bathing season is over.

They usually have a tripod base and are made of lightweight materials. They are connected to the water through a flexible hose and many of them are height adjustable.

The complexity of the installation, the design of the piece or the location in the garden are key when choosing the best pool shower, an essential accessory in the summer season.

Apart from these mobile solutions, there are those outdoor showers that do require installation. In these cases, it is essential to have a clear idea of the location, since we are talking about fixed systems. Placing them close to the water intake, having enough space and having a drainage area are just some of the specifications for an optimal installation.

The main advantage is that there is a wide variety of materials and designs. On the other hand, their installation requires a minimum knowledge of plumbing.

A solution halfway between portable showers and those that require installation are solar pool showers. The main feature is that they allow the water to be heated with the sun's energy, although in terms of design they are also very attractive. They are available in different materials and can even be found with different faucet options.

Pool showers are not only elements with a clear functional dimension. Aesthetically, this type of accessories become one more piece of decoration. So much so that, around them, you can create an attractive area.

Some plants, a path leading to its location, some shade.... If you also play with the contrast of different materials -stone, wood, slate...- the results will be very evocative.