Shower head installation is probably one of the easiest do it yourself projects that anyone can complete. In fact, you can do this process simply by reading this article one time and then completing the task by memory. In most instances, you will not have to refer back to the article in order to complete the task.
The first major step when you are replacing your shower head is that you are going to need to remove the old shower head. To do this, simply hold it firmly and twist it off. Sometimes they are on tight depending upon how old they are. Over time they tend to rust into place, especially if it is a metal head.
After removing the head, you'll probably notice a bit of corrosion on the threaded shower piping surface. You are going to want to remove this corrosion before the installation of the new shower head. In order to do this, take lemon juice, add a bit of sugar, and a bit of salt and mix this together. Now, take this mixture and with a brush apply it directly to the surface area. Let it sit for a few minutes to allow it to get to work. Now take a metal wire brush and scrape off all of the old corrosion. It should come off relatively easy with that mixture applied. Add more of the mixture as required until all of the corrosion has been removed.
Now, make sure that you remove all of the mixture with water, ensuring that you clean it off thoroughly. If you don't, the salt, which was used as an abrasive could over time make the area rust again. So by cleaning it off thoroughly you avoid this issue.
Now, go to the store and select the shower head of your choice. Once you get it home, twist it into place. It should go on smooth now that you have cleaned the corrosion away. Make sure that you twist it on firmly, but do not over tighten as you might damage the rubber gasket that keeps the product from leaking.
In order to test it out, turn on the shower and see how it works! Hopefully your shower will run leak free. If you have any leaks, you can easily remedy this by purchasing plumbers gunk, which is a product that you would place inside the new head, that would fill up the holes in that part of your shower head and keep it from leaking. After application of this product, make sure that you allow the shower head to run for several minutes as to remove all of the gunk that may get in the shower line.
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Shower Head & Slide Bar: Cleaning your shower head
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Cleaning your shower head
Summary: When your showerhead gets erratic and begins to clog up, there are several methods you can use to get your showerhead working like new. A soak in cold vinegar, hot vinegar, or Lime-Away overnight will work to loosen up the buildup. A paperclip or tack will clear out the holes in your showerhead to make the water flow evenly again.
Over time, the small holes in a shower head will become clogged. The rate at which this happens depends on factors of the water in your area, such as the amount of minerals in your water. The easiest way to tell if you have a clogged shower head is if your shower has become erratic, spitting water in peculiar patterns. You will probably be able to see the deposits in the holes of your shower head, but they may be so deep that you may not.
To clean out the mineral deposits, unscrew and take apart the entire shower head. While doing this, make sure to keep all the pieces in order for easy reassembly. Soak the parts in vinegar overnight. Scrub off the encrusted minerals with steel wool or a wire brush. This should not be too difficult after soaking the head thoroughly. If necessary, poke open the small holes in the faceplate with a pin or a tack.
If soaking the showerhead in vinegar is not enough, you can also soak the showerhead in hot vinegar. Heat the vinegar, not quite to boiling, and pour it into a container. Place the showerhead in the hot vinegar. Just like with the regular vinegar, let it soak overnight, or about ten to twelve hours. Once it has been thoroughly soaked, rinse the head vigorously in hot water. As an extra measure, take a very thin wire and poke each hole before rinsing. A small, unfolded paperclip will probably do the job. Once again, you can also use a pin or a tack.
If you prefer a commercial solution, you can use Lime-A-Way or its equivalent. Fill a bowl with the cleaner and soak the showerhead parts in it overnight. Thoroughly rinse them off. Make sure to read the warning label on the container before use.
Make sure you reassemble your showerhead carefully. When done, you should get like-new performance from the showerhead without replacing it.
Over time, the small holes in a shower head will become clogged. The rate at which this happens depends on factors of the water in your area, such as the amount of minerals in your water. The easiest way to tell if you have a clogged shower head is if your shower has become erratic, spitting water in peculiar patterns. You will probably be able to see the deposits in the holes of your shower head, but they may be so deep that you may not.
To clean out the mineral deposits, unscrew and take apart the entire shower head. While doing this, make sure to keep all the pieces in order for easy reassembly. Soak the parts in vinegar overnight. Scrub off the encrusted minerals with steel wool or a wire brush. This should not be too difficult after soaking the head thoroughly. If necessary, poke open the small holes in the faceplate with a pin or a tack.
If soaking the showerhead in vinegar is not enough, you can also soak the showerhead in hot vinegar. Heat the vinegar, not quite to boiling, and pour it into a container. Place the showerhead in the hot vinegar. Just like with the regular vinegar, let it soak overnight, or about ten to twelve hours. Once it has been thoroughly soaked, rinse the head vigorously in hot water. As an extra measure, take a very thin wire and poke each hole before rinsing. A small, unfolded paperclip will probably do the job. Once again, you can also use a pin or a tack.
If you prefer a commercial solution, you can use Lime-A-Way or its equivalent. Fill a bowl with the cleaner and soak the showerhead parts in it overnight. Thoroughly rinse them off. Make sure to read the warning label on the container before use.
Make sure you reassemble your showerhead carefully. When done, you should get like-new performance from the showerhead without replacing it.
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