This is great - beautifully explained, gently and slowly, covering all the angles. As a Sassenach (but of course with Scottish ancestors - yeah, we all claim that ;-) !!), I love the accent.
brilliant! was panicking after water still sprayed out after I replaced the hose, but using two washers as you advised sorted it, problem solved, thank you very much.
Thanks Shower Doctor, I am indebted to you. My shower hose cracked and as someone with poor DIY skills, I had no idea what to do. I followed the instructions in this video and now I have a fully working shower hose with no leaks. Very happy!
Plus one for the "use two washers" trick (at 4'24 in the video). At first, the hose leaked mixer side - despite being well tightened with a large monkey wrench. A trip to the recycling bin and rescuing the old washers later - and perfect. This is a simple, pro tip. Thanks for posting it.
This was the only video that gave the tip of the double washer on the hose. Brilliant Brilliant. Finally solved my leaky hose even after buying a new one. Thanks. Great video. 👍👍
very helpful tutorial. is it possible that you could do one on fixing a shower hose leak that doesn't involve fixing either ends of a shower but when it springs a leak in the middle of the hose. what's the easiest way to repair that type of a leak without forking out loads for a new hose? it would be helpful to people on a budget. Thanks
thanks for the video was really helpful shower doctor but I would like to ask you if you know the reason of an increase of the temperature after I installed the new shower hose and shower head!thanks
Thank You i just managed to fix my Leaking Shower head that no one else in the house could fix , They had it leaking out the bottom where the hose attaches to the shower , 2 men i knew apparently were going to take it apart , i goes in unattached it like you did ,reattached it and guess what ? Shower works fine .I was in for less than 10 mins , the others were in for about an hour 😂 The guys are gutted that a woman who knows nothing and never dealt with the the shower fixed it in 5 mins without tearing it apart 🎉🎉🎉from
I have a new hose to fit, but I am unable to unscrew the hose from the shower unit as it seems welded on Please would you advice I have used wd40 & lime scale remover with no joy.Thanks
This did me no good. I've changed hoses before and always had slight leak problems at first but this time it's a no-no. This hose leaks quite a lot on the wall attachment with one washer but with two washers it just won't screw on no matter what. With one washer I tried tightening with a spanner using a rag as in the vid but it did chip the cone anyway so I have to buy another hose, it also made it very hard to get it off to try again. My previous trick of slipping a washer over the hose end under the cone wouldn't work. Nor did putting PTFE tape on the thread. I'm going to have to try again with another hose and hope the cones are slightly different.
@@CJ-ds2lt Normally yes - and if you're lying on the floor of the shower reaching up to unscrew it definitely use lefty loosey. But when the hose connection is mounted upside down it's the opposite because of your body position in relation to the threads - hope that makes sense!
Would be great but 'hand tight' x limescale from hell for 8 years = never coming off :( took the skin off my hand nicely though :( :( but at least I haven't broken it I suppose :) going to spray it with vinegar, wrap it in vinegar and basically vinegar everywhere overnight, then if that doesn't work, explosives. Thanks
My Mira Excel had the head attached via a nut that I just accidentally broke in half (half is still attached) should I remove this and try and fix the hose on with its own threaded end? I am afraid!
Hoses seem to be thinner these days, i.e. less in diameter. My six year old Mira power shower has just got a new hose from Robert Dyas - not a Mira one - and is not that powerful anymore. The Mira ones I have seen are also thinner than the one I had.
Hi Shower Doctor, my water heater has a sticker with Warning message stating that "Metallic/ Chromed hose shall not be used", may I know what is the concern? Is it advisable to use the rubber/ PVC shower hose instead? Thanks.
This is nonsense - I had problems only because the shower hoses sold by a major UK DIY retailer beginning with W all have cones where thread starts a milllimetre or two from the end, they cannot be put on properly on some showers. After trying all the above for over an hour it wouldn't stop leaking. Went to B&? and got one - it cost more but was on with no leak first time, less than two minutes.
This is great - beautifully explained, gently and slowly, covering all the angles. As a Sassenach (but of course with Scottish ancestors - yeah, we all claim that ;-) !!), I love the accent.
Thank you very much, my shower hose was gushing water at the base until I heard your tip about doubling up with the old washer. Life saver!
brilliant! was panicking after water still sprayed out after I replaced the hose, but using two washers as you advised sorted it, problem solved, thank you very much.
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Thanks Shower Doctor, I am indebted to you. My shower hose cracked and as someone with poor DIY skills, I had no idea what to do. I followed the instructions in this video and now I have a fully working shower hose with no leaks. Very happy!
Plus one for the "use two washers" trick (at 4'24 in the video). At first, the hose leaked mixer side - despite being well tightened with a large monkey wrench.
A trip to the recycling bin and rescuing the old washers later - and perfect. This is a simple, pro tip. Thanks for posting it.
Excellent. Thanks alot. The bit about the chrome ends is especially helpful. As is the suggestion to double up the washers if necessary.
This was the only video that gave the tip of the double washer on the hose. Brilliant Brilliant. Finally solved my leaky hose even after buying a new one. Thanks. Great video. 👍👍
the showing of the washers was very helpful
Fantastic clear video. Thanks so much. Now I'm going to try it myself. You have a lovely on-screen presence too :)
Brilliant, especially tip on using old washer to prevent leak. Thank you,
Perfect! 2 washers instead of 1 stopped the leak
Very helpful advice and demonstration. Thank you.
Thank you for making this video. I had to change it today and with your video, I was able to change it with no problem.
Thank you for this was near the end of my tether and thought I had not threaded the hose on properly your washer tip fixed all my problems.
Thanks for this easy to follow guide.
I had to replace the shower hose and the water started leaking from the other end. Nightmare! Your two-washer trick worked a treat
thank you sir. helped me out in a fix. cheers.
much love from a fellow scotsman.
Thanks it's very much useful and informative
Double washers solved the leak at the hose connection! Thank you.
Absolutely fantastic video, thank you very much. 👍👌
Thanks for the video! Now, I know what is the difference between hose types.
Had a leak despite changing the hose with a single washer, used 2 washers as you mention in your video...!!! sorted--thanks a bundle
Nice one mate! Really handy video
Super useful. Thanks!
Thank you this video helped me !
Thank you!
very helpful tutorial. is it possible that you could do one on fixing a shower hose leak that doesn't involve fixing either ends of a shower but when it springs a leak in the middle of the hose. what's the easiest way to repair that type of a leak without forking out loads for a new hose? it would be helpful to people on a budget. Thanks
very clear thank you
Very clear
Thank you. Will try that tomorrow. :)
Thanks for your help.
Absolute legend. Thank you so much. X
thanks for the video was really helpful shower doctor but I would like to ask you if you know the reason of an increase of the temperature after I installed the new shower hose and shower head!thanks
Thank You i just managed to fix my Leaking Shower head that no one else in the house could fix , They had it leaking out the bottom where the hose attaches to the shower , 2 men i knew apparently were going to take it apart , i goes in unattached it like you did ,reattached it and guess what ? Shower works fine .I was in for less than 10 mins , the others were in for about an hour 😂 The guys are gutted that a woman who knows nothing and never dealt with the the shower fixed it in 5 mins without tearing it apart 🎉🎉🎉from
Thanks. Really useful :)
Thank you.
I have a new hose to fit, but I am unable to unscrew the hose from the shower unit as it seems welded on
Please would you advice
I have used wd40 & lime scale remover with no joy.Thanks
Do I need to turn off the water valve at the bottom before I start?
This did me no good. I've changed hoses before and always had slight leak problems at first but this time it's a no-no. This hose leaks quite a lot on the wall attachment with one washer but with two washers it just won't screw on no matter what. With one washer I tried tightening with a spanner using a rag as in the vid but it did chip the cone anyway so I have to buy another hose, it also made it very hard to get it off to try again. My previous trick of slipping a washer over the hose end under the cone wouldn't work. Nor did putting PTFE tape on the thread. I'm going to have to try again with another hose and hope the cones are slightly different.
Help, I just can't unloosen the hose from the shower unit, could I spray it with Cilit Bang as it seems a hut gunged up?
If jit, what else can I do?
Cheers mate !
useful video thanks :)
I could swear you're unscrewing it clockwise?! I can't get mine off and would really like to know if I'm actually just making it tighter.
Kiinell you’re right, he is unscrewing clockwise.
Left-y loosey; righty tighty
@@CJ-ds2lt Normally yes - and if you're lying on the floor of the shower reaching up to unscrew it definitely use lefty loosey. But when the hose connection is mounted upside down it's the opposite because of your body position in relation to the threads - hope that makes sense!
Sorry to be thick, but do I have to turn the water off to replace the hose please?
Why do they come with only one washer?
Would be great but 'hand tight' x limescale from hell for 8 years = never coming off :( took the skin off my hand nicely though :( :( but at least I haven't broken it I suppose :) going to spray it with vinegar, wrap it in vinegar and basically vinegar everywhere overnight, then if that doesn't work, explosives. Thanks
pixie face loool same here, i need explosives for mine 😢
Maybe tap it lightly a few times w/ a hammer...Hammer helps me out lots in tight squeezes...😊
Mine was tight, but wearing a rubber glove gave the extra grip needed to loosen the hose end
My Mira Excel had the head attached via a nut that I just accidentally broke in half (half is still attached) should I remove this and try and fix the hose on with its own threaded end? I am afraid!
Dumb question, but do you need to turn the water and electricity off first...?
Do I have to turn off the water before changing it?
Hoses seem to be thinner these days, i.e. less in diameter. My six year old Mira power shower has just got a new hose from Robert Dyas - not a Mira one - and is not that powerful anymore. The Mira ones I have seen are also thinner than the one I had.
Hi Shower Doctor, my water heater has a sticker with Warning message stating that "Metallic/ Chromed hose shall not be used", may I know what is the concern? Is it advisable to use the rubber/ PVC shower hose instead? Thanks.
I know that you didn't ask me , but.. yes
I'm trying to remove my shower hose from the shower base but it won't budge. I've even tried pliers and all. I don't know what to do :(
I've replaced hose no problem before but for some reason thi last time it still leaks at the attachment to spout, not at the handle end. Any ideas?
Have you checked that the hose washers are in place?
No PTFE tape?
I replace my hose.. and then the shower doesn't know what is half temperature.
now is only super hot or super cold. what should i do?
How to change one not electric shower
Is this basically the same as changing a shower hose on a mixer tap??
And do I need to turn water off by the mains???
No it's a big difference
How to replace a shower hose that is built in the bathtub?
You need to switch off the water before unscrewing the hose from the shower.
Clockwise
Not anti clockwise
Not what I was looking for.
This is nonsense - I had problems only because the shower hoses sold by a major UK DIY retailer beginning with W all have cones where thread starts a milllimetre or two from the end, they cannot be put on properly on some showers. After trying all the above for over an hour it wouldn't stop leaking. Went to B&? and got one - it cost more but was on with no leak first time, less than two minutes.
strange accent. incidentally, are you polish?
He's Scottish! (Glasgow, I believe) Imagine him saying: "Shaken, not stirred" ;-)
Scottish but not glaswegian!