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How to Install a Shower Head

 
     

To install a shower head:

        
               
1)
  

Remove the old shower head from the shower arm by turning the head counter-clockwise. (You may wish to protect the old head from wrench marks by wrapping it with a cloth)

          
             
2)
   Wrap Teflon "plumber's tape" around the threads of the shower arm. Pull the tape firmly, wrapping several layers of tape tightly around the threads.          
             
3)
   Manually thread the new shower head onto the shower arm and turn clockwise one or two turns.          
             
4)
   Before tightening, cover the shower head with a cloth to protect from wrench marks.          
             
5)
  

Using a wrench, tighten the shower head by turning clockwise. Remove the cloth and check for leaks.

If leaks are found, remove the shower head, re-tape the arm and reinstall the head until no leaks are found.

         
             
(Note: Some older showers may have a combination shower head / shower arm where the shower head is not removable unless the arm is also removed. If this is the case you will need to replace the shower arm with a standard 1/2" shower arm with threads on each end. These are readily available at most hardware stores. )          
             

 

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