How do you know it isn't going to or is leaking behind the wall? Should you first cap the shower head end first and then turn on the water to check for leaks?, then install the shower head?
Yes... It wouldn't hurt. If no cap laying around Thumb pressure after water reaches the arm would simulate a head mounted flow restrictor. Let a bit of water spray the shower wall for a bit, all while pressing as hard as you can to stop flow. Pressure behind your thumb will take a bit to equalize arm pressure to line pressure. A cap can trap air in the arm and may not show leak unless left for a bit to let water reach the arm (only if it is a leaker). Let the cap leak until water reaches it. Otherwise it is just compressed air behind the cap. Unfortunately, not all tilers and shower finishers leave an air gap to peer into to see the joint. Leak down testing in that circumstance, may take gear and a nonleaking diverter. If ya try the thumb pressure trick, cover the hole in the wall till ya are good at directing the small jet of water. Hold it for a bit 10-30 sec, shut off flow, release thumb slowly, peal tape or remove towel from wall opening and look in there for drips. Best wishes.
I literally can not get my old shower head off... trying to replace it with a new one... is there away to remove it.. cause it looks like it’s sealed completely on the neck
Trying to replace shower head with no luck. I did guest bath and it went well - maybe because it had a different type head than the master shower. I just cannot get the * !%# thing off! Tool just digs into the "fake chrome" band and will not budge! The arm wants to move, but I'm trying to hold it still. What the heck? I tried letting WD40 spray sitting overnight. No better :( any other tricks for a determined lady to do this herself? I am afraid of messing with the arm, even though you make it look easy. Arrrgh! Thanks for any words of wisdom. Ironically, when I tried to give up on it we discovered even less water coming through the old head. Maybe crud fell into it or something, but it's practically unusable now due to no pressure.
Sir, thanks for your quick and easy demonstration. Can you please send the link to the two set shower head make/type used in the video. i'm trying to find one unsuccessfully.
What's the purpose of the tape? Mines came with tape too. And idk what to do with it because I never had to do that. I'm afraid I'm messed it up ugh 😫🤦🏾♀️
Great job, great video, Thank you much, I just purchased a shower arm with the flange a diverter valve a shower head a hose a adhesive wall mount shower hand holder, a hand shower head and a Teflon tape. I'm going to do all this by myself, some of it first time, I'm excited!
Hi, nice video. I have a question. I have been living in an older apartment building for over 10 years. My unit has 6" shower arm with 1/2" connection with IPS thread and shower head with 1/2" connection with IPS connection. All new shower arm and heads I found has NPT connections. IPS connection and NPT connection do not match. But can I take out my current IPS connection shower arm and install NPT connection shower arm? Like I was thinking of getting rid of both the old 1/2" IPS thread shower arm and shower head first. And then install a new 1/2" NPT threading shower arm with teflon tape to prevent water leaks and NPT shower heads in their place. Is that possible if the wall holes accommodate? Is it even recommended to replace IPS shower arm with NPT connection in an older apartment unit? Can anyone please help with answers? Thank you
I hate how some hoses protrude out from the wall like this one did at the end of the video. It gets in the way of a person showering, How can you position them so that they don't do this.
Thank you for the info!! I just bought a new shower arm because I couldn’t get the previous shower head off its taped pretty good. Ironically I bought the exact same shower head you put on!! Thanks for the tips!!
question: my shower heard comes out the wall and down. I want my rain shower head to go up close to the ceiling and across about (22-25 inches total length) so it will look like the rainfall is in the middle of the shower tub. how do I do that?
Always love, good and tight. Watched many vids to see how tight was safe or expected, and what if tight is 3/4 of a turn from where it needs to point. Guy at the store said add more wraps of tape if it comes out wrong direction. lol. While that worked, after pressure testing with thumb against water pressure the second time. Tight was not good enough with less tape ( 5 wraps ) so, pressure testing is a thing. A small drip over say 10 years is a bunch of issue. Add a flow valve at the shower head and woot!
FYI regarding that new shower head you’re putting on in this video. This is a Delta shower head that has a separate handle that goes in the center. I installed this Delta shower head about 1-2 years ago and already needed to replace mine. This is due to the plastic water adjustment knob on the removable shower head braking off one day. So just be wary of it is all I’m saying.
Is Teflon tape absolutely necessary? I"m about to replace my apartmen'ts old shower head with one I bought with my own money. Would like to take it when I move obvously.
After I replaced my head, water is shooting out from the shower arm to hear connection. I used Teflon tape wrapped clockwise 4-5 times, and also made sure the rubber gasket was inside the female part of the shower head connection. What an I doing wrong? Help! Thanks in advance!
Our master bathroom has a standing shower with handheld shower head. We started to see some rust spots in the hose not to mention heavy mineral built ups in the shower head because our house has very hard water despite water softener we have. My wife picked out this handheld shower head to replace our old one because she loves the brush nickel finish to match our bathroom decors but this turned out to be very impressive handheld shower head. Although I have replaced shower heads many times in the past, it came with nice instruction on how to replace it for those who's not familiar with it. My only advise would be to use wrench to hold the base spout when removing and installing the holding adapter so you don't accidently twist and damage the base pipe when you over tighten it. I really appreciate that it came with plenty of plumber's tape because you really want to put that on before connecting different parts so that there's no water leak in between threads. This is one of most common mistakes and reasons why there's leak after installing it. Very happy to see that they have provided plumber's tape to remind you to use it! It also had rubber rings/washers in each connector but it also came with extra one, which is nice. They also included a shower drain cover to prevent hair from going in to the drainage, which is a nice bonus. I really love the brush nickel finish, which makes it look elegant and expensive. The 7 different water spray setting is nice to have so you can change it for different purpose. We will most likely leave it on one setting for most of the times but it's nice to have option to change it when needed, such as jet spray for cleaning the shower wall, etc. After replacing the shower head, I didn't see any leak and the stainless steel hose feels sturdy. I also like that I can rotate and tilt the shower head holder and it stays in place. Overall, very happy with this shower head! amzn.to/3gVZIrH
If it is the shower head, turn it one more quarter turn. If it is the wall side, you will need to tighten it another 360 degrees. If it is all the way tight, take it off and add more tape.
How do you recommend I remove my shower arm that was screwed in with the the full might of Zeus? AKA my shower arm is stuck so tight I am considering hiring a plumber but want to save money. Please help.
I have been trying to remove an old shower head, but it is completely stuck on the shower arm, I can’t remove it at all, I’ve tried using those liquid wrench penetrating lubricant, didn’t work, tried different pliers and wrenches and nothing, does anyone have any tips please? It’s going to help me a lot! Thanks.
@Rooney Porada I had to simply get a new shower arm, then to unscrew from the wall was a 100% easier, and the old shower head didn’t come off at all. Do that if you can, buy a new arm. 👍🏼
@kiyonexus Not in my case hahaha The shower arm was VERY easy to remove after I gave up on removing the shower head. So I just replaced the whole thing.
Make sure flow is diverted to the tub, before beginning. If You are working on a shower only, and the shower doesn't drip, you should be ok, as long as water doesn't get turned on with the arm not installed. If you do have a drip, turn off the main water supply and replace the water valve parts while doing the shower arm. Water valve rejuvenation/fixing is a whole different set of directions.
How do you know it isn't going to or is leaking behind the wall? Should you first cap the shower head end first and then turn on the water to check for leaks?, then install the shower head?
Yes... It wouldn't hurt. If no cap laying around Thumb pressure after water reaches the arm would simulate a head mounted flow restrictor. Let a bit of water spray the shower wall for a bit, all while pressing as hard as you can to stop flow. Pressure behind your thumb will take a bit to equalize arm pressure to line pressure. A cap can trap air in the arm and may not show leak unless left for a bit to let water reach the arm (only if it is a leaker). Let the cap leak until water reaches it. Otherwise it is just compressed air behind the cap.
Unfortunately, not all tilers and shower finishers leave an air gap to peer into to see the joint. Leak down testing in that circumstance, may take gear and a nonleaking diverter.
If ya try the thumb pressure trick, cover the hole in the wall till ya are good at directing the small jet of water. Hold it for a bit 10-30 sec, shut off flow, release thumb slowly, peal tape or remove towel from wall opening and look in there for drips. Best wishes.
Thank you sir, the trick tightening the arm with the pliers was great.
I kid you not-
I watched at least a dozen videos, but none of them had instructions as clear as yours!!! Thank you, Sir!!!!!
What about the metal plate against the shower wall? Does it just hang there loose?
Yeah you are lucky af yours went snug at just the right spot, mine dead stops 1/4 turn past proper downspout.
Thank you! That was simple and straightforward without excess talk.
I literally can not get my old shower head off... trying to replace it with a new one... is there away to remove it.. cause it looks like it’s sealed completely on the neck
wish you had some videos posted about changing the other components of the shower! i like your clear and concise instruction style.
Mine is really tight. Can’t take it off. What should I do, any tricks or tips?
smart, i didn't know how to remove the pipe. thump up!
Thank you.... you showed how easy and simple it is but I don't like jumping in with out knowing how deep the job might be so thank you so much sir.
This very helpful. Thank you very much for sharing.
Don't you have to shut the water supply off first? 😮
Thor? You cut your hair again!! And lost weight!!
Trying to replace shower head with no luck. I did guest bath and it went well - maybe because it had a different type head than the master shower. I just cannot get the * !%# thing off! Tool just digs into the "fake chrome" band and will not budge! The arm wants to move, but I'm trying to hold it still. What the heck? I tried letting WD40 spray sitting overnight. No better :( any other tricks for a determined lady to do this herself? I am afraid of messing with the arm, even though you make it look easy. Arrrgh! Thanks for any words of wisdom. Ironically, when I tried to give up on it we discovered even less water coming through the old head. Maybe crud fell into it or something, but it's practically unusable now due to no pressure.
Can you send me the link for the shower head you fitted in your video many thanks Ray
What if pipe bb from wall has no thread?
Sir, thanks for your quick and easy demonstration. Can you please send the link to the two set shower head make/type used in the video. i'm trying to find one unsuccessfully.
2:15 when you put that circle plate around the arm is it supposed to be loose or does it get tight on it's own?
It should sit flush but is meant to be left loose so that it's easily replaceable.
Thank you! I didn’t realize I could remove the arm!!!
awesome tip with your wrench in the shower arm
What's the purpose of the tape? Mines came with tape too. And idk what to do with it because I never had to do that. I'm afraid I'm messed it up ugh 😫🤦🏾♀️
Thank you! Changed the shower head in my bathroom by watching your video.
Great job, great video, Thank you much, I just purchased a shower arm with the flange a diverter valve a shower head a hose a adhesive wall mount shower hand holder, a hand shower head and a Teflon tape. I'm going to do all this by myself, some of it first time, I'm excited!
Thank you, channel
Hi, nice video. I have a question. I have been living in an older apartment building for over 10 years. My unit has 6" shower arm with 1/2" connection with IPS thread and shower head with 1/2" connection with IPS connection. All new shower arm and heads I found has NPT connections. IPS connection and NPT connection do not match. But can I take out my current IPS connection shower arm and install NPT connection shower arm? Like I was thinking of getting rid of both the old 1/2" IPS thread shower arm and shower head first. And then install a new 1/2" NPT threading shower arm with teflon tape to prevent water leaks and NPT shower heads in their place. Is that possible if the wall holes accommodate? Is it even recommended to replace IPS shower arm with NPT connection in an older apartment unit? Can anyone please help with answers? Thank you
That shower arm is rocking back and forth. Put some JB Weld epoxy putty around opening and you won't have that problem anymore
I hate how some hoses protrude out from the wall like this one did at the end of the video. It gets in the way of a person showering, How can you position them so that they don't do this.
Thank you for the info!! I just bought a new shower arm because I couldn’t get the previous shower head off its taped pretty good. Ironically I bought the exact same shower head you put on!! Thanks for the tips!!
question: my shower heard comes out the wall and down. I want my rain shower head to go up close to the ceiling and across about (22-25 inches total length) so it will look like the rainfall is in the middle of the shower tub. how do I do that?
What if it stuck.
Thank you so much very helpful
How do you attach the ring part to the wall? Mine keeps hanging loose!??
Hi my shower doesn't have a male Head it a ball there's nothing to screw it to how do I find anything out to fix it it's just a pipe with a ball
Always love, good and tight. Watched many vids to see how tight was safe or expected, and what if tight is 3/4 of a turn from where it needs to point. Guy at the store said add more wraps of tape if it comes out wrong direction. lol. While that worked, after pressure testing with thumb against water pressure the second time. Tight was not good enough with less tape ( 5 wraps ) so, pressure testing is a thing. A small drip over say 10 years is a bunch of issue. Add a flow valve at the shower head and woot!
o and great video
FYI regarding that new shower head you’re putting on in this video. This is a Delta shower head that has a separate handle that goes in the center. I installed this Delta shower head about 1-2 years ago and already needed to replace mine. This is due to the plastic water adjustment knob on the removable shower head braking off one day. So just be wary of it is all I’m saying.
Can you help me with shower arm gasket? It got moved/ in weird position.
What do you recommend to do if the old s.head won’t get open (stocked). Thanks
That helped immensely !! Thanks ! ✌️💚
Do you need to caulk the flange or anything or can you just leave it like that?
Do I need to turn the water off before I take everything off???
Thank you. I was wondering if i could unscrew the shower head nozzle that comes through the wall. Are they all like this?
straight to the point!! Thanks
Is Teflon tape absolutely necessary? I"m about to replace my apartmen'ts old shower head with one I bought with my own money. Would like to take it when I move obvously.
If you use the tape you will still be able to take when you leave it just helps prevent leaks
After I replaced my head, water is shooting out from the shower arm to hear connection. I used Teflon tape wrapped clockwise 4-5 times, and also made sure the rubber gasket was inside the female part of the shower head connection. What an I doing wrong? Help! Thanks in advance!
Correction shower to *head
You make it sound easy so maybe I'll try to do it myself. Can't do too much damage, but I won't be surprised if something goes wrong.
Our master bathroom has a standing shower with handheld shower head.
We started to see some rust spots in the hose not to mention heavy mineral built ups in the shower head because our house has very hard water despite water softener we have.
My wife picked out this handheld shower head to replace our old one because she loves the brush nickel finish to match our bathroom decors but this turned out to be very impressive handheld shower head.
Although I have replaced shower heads many times in the past, it came with nice instruction on how to replace it for those who's not familiar with it. My only advise would be to use wrench to hold the base spout when removing and installing the holding adapter so you don't accidently twist and damage the base pipe when you over tighten it.
I really appreciate that it came with plenty of plumber's tape because you really want to put that on before connecting different parts so that there's no water leak in between threads. This is one of most common mistakes and reasons why there's leak after installing it. Very happy to see that they have provided plumber's tape to remind you to use it!
It also had rubber rings/washers in each connector but it also came with extra one, which is nice. They also included a shower drain cover to prevent hair from going in to the drainage, which is a nice bonus. I really love the brush nickel finish, which makes it look elegant and expensive. The 7 different water spray setting is nice to have so you can change it for different purpose. We will most likely leave it on one setting for most of the times but it's nice to have option to change it when needed, such as jet spray for cleaning the shower wall, etc.
After replacing the shower head, I didn't see any leak and the stainless steel hose feels sturdy. I also like that I can rotate and tilt the shower head holder and it stays in place. Overall, very happy with this shower head!
amzn.to/3gVZIrH
Appreciate it! Very helpful!
Thank you so much for this
I need a man like you in my life
🙏 thank you Mr!
Water comes out my tube it’s frustrating me 😔please help ty.
If it is the shower head, turn it one more quarter turn. If it is the wall side, you will need to tighten it another 360 degrees. If it is all the way tight, take it off and add more tape.
How do you recommend I remove my shower arm that was screwed in with the the full might of Zeus?
AKA my shower arm is stuck so tight I am considering hiring a plumber but want to save money. Please help.
Very Good 👍👍👍
I have been trying to remove an old shower head, but it is completely stuck on the shower arm, I can’t remove it at all, I’ve tried using those liquid wrench penetrating lubricant, didn’t work, tried different pliers and wrenches and nothing, does anyone have any tips please? It’s going to help me a lot! Thanks.
Me too did you find an snswer
@Rooney Porada
I had to simply get a new shower arm, then to unscrew from the wall was a 100% easier, and the old shower head didn’t come off at all. Do that if you can, buy a new arm. 👍🏼
@kiyonexus
Not in my case hahaha
The shower arm was VERY easy to remove after I gave up on removing the shower head.
So I just replaced the whole thing.
just wanted to make sure before I did this, do I need to turn the water off to the house? thank u
No. No water will flow unless you turn the water on in the shower.
My same exact question Haha, thanks
I was wondering the same thing🙂
Make sure flow is diverted to the tub, before beginning. If You are working on a shower only, and the shower doesn't drip, you should be ok, as long as water doesn't get turned on with the arm not installed. If you do have a drip, turn off the main water supply and replace the water valve parts while doing the shower arm. Water valve rejuvenation/fixing is a whole different set of directions.
Thanks
You GO Boy!
do you need to shut the water off?
Same question..
Thank you
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! Just moved into my first place and coincidentally got the same shower head as you as a replacement. Stay Safe!
I always use a Flannel wrench, duprel tape and a duradon spanner
Thank you 😊
Luke 4:16-19
Acts 13:14,44
THANK YOU ILL BE BACK AFTER I TRY LOL