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did you buy the Hansgrohe Raindance Rainfall with light???

8 years ago

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Homeconcepts
8 years ago
Yes we did, despite the price it's a great product. It has as selection button letting you choose the 3 x different settings. Also worth remembering the light requires it's own lighting circuit/switch.
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