I installed the unit with no problems and found that it having a smaller wand feels a lot more comfortable in my hand as I rinse off at the end of my shower. The slid mechanism is effortless and you will not have to crank down on the lever to keep it at the height you choose. The flex hose is sturdier than the ones I have had from the low end line and the metal construction feels good. The hose has enough length if a lady wants to wash here legs sitting or someone needs to sit in a chair that needs assistance. I was one of those people who needed to sit while recovering so that is really an important feature to have a long hose for sitting and for a son over six and a half feet. Everyone in the house is very happy with it and it looks great The most fantastic part of the unit was the price, I saw it at Home Depot online for over $100 more.The only thing I will recommend is the unit in the box says 2.0 GPM but the wand says 2.5 GPM so I ordered a water limiter that screws onto the hose and adjusted it to a flow of about 1.5 Gallons to save on the amount of water I use, however I have the option of full flow if someone like a heavy flow. I really recommend the water limiter if you have teens that take 45-60 minute showers, a limiter is less work than an argument.