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An outdoor shower is one of those things nobody plans for and everybody uses. It keeps sand, salt and chlorine out of the house, it rinses the dog, then on a hot afternoon it turns out to be the most used tap on the property.

The ones here are copper and brass, which is the traditional coastal choice because it handles salt air rather than corroding in it. Left alone the metal weathers from bright through to a soft green patina; most owners prefer that to keeping it polished.

Choosing an outdoor shower

Sort the drainage before the shower. Most councils want the water going to a drain rather than soaking away beside the house. That answer usually decides the location, so settle it first.

Decide hot and cold, or cold only. Cold only costs less and is fine for a pool rinse. If you want the shower used after the beach or a day in the garden, run a hot line while the trench is open.

Freestanding or wall mounted. Freestanding suits a poolside or a lawn, needing a solid base to bolt to. Wall mounted suits a courtyard or the side of the house, on a wall that can carry the fixing.

Every one ships free across Australia. Installation is a licensed plumber's job; call us before you order if you are not sure which model suits the space.

Building the whole outdoor bathroom? The outdoor bath fittings use the same copper and brass.

Outdoor shower questions, answered

Do you need plumbing for an outdoor shower?

For a permanent one, yes. A licensed plumber connects it to your water supply and, in most council areas, to a drain rather than letting it run onto the ground. Get the drainage answer before you buy, because it is the part that decides where the shower can go.

Does a copper outdoor shower need sealing or polishing?

Only if you want it to stay bright. Left alone, copper weathers from a new-penny shine through browns to a soft green patina over several years. Most owners let it go. A lacquer holds the original colour but has to be redone as it wears.

Can an outdoor shower be used in winter?

In most of Australia, yes. Where pipes can freeze, the line needs to be drainable or isolated over the coldest months, which a plumber sets up at installation rather than afterwards.

Hot and cold, or cold only?

Cold only is simpler and costs less; it is all a pool rinse needs. Mixed hot and cold turns it into a shower people actually use after the beach or the garden, which needs a hot line run to the location.

How much clearance does an outdoor shower need?

Allow about 1m by 1m of standing room, plus space to reach the tap without stepping into the spray. Freestanding models need a solid base to bolt to; wall mounted ones need a wall that can carry the fixing.

Will it suit a coastal home?

Copper and brass handle salt air well, which is why they are the traditional choice near the beach. They will patina faster there, so expect the colour change sooner than inland.

Not sure where to start?

Tell us about your space and we'll suggest what suits.

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