218164 617 House & Garden Plumbing Plumbing Fixtures true Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:32:42 -0700 /system/videos/1/42/05/24/240542.flv house, garden, plumbing, fixtures, installing, showerhead, shower, head, changing, new How To Install a Shower Head http://www.howcast.com/videos/218164-How-To-Install-a-Shower-Head http://www.howcast.com/videos/218164-How-To-Install-a-Shower-Head/edit approved 95 640 480 <object width="425" height="352" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=218164"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=218164" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="352" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 2 gbacklin http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/218164/Picture_2_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.png 1105 false false false 88673 0 23 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/218164/23.jpg Remove the old shower head Using a cloth to protect the chrome finish, turn your adjustable wrench counter clockwise to remove the old shower head. Hold the water pipe with your other hand to avoid torque, which could cause damage.

]]> 88674 1 35 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/218164/35.jpg Clean the threads Clean off any calcium, lime, or rust deposits that may have formed on the threads.

]]> 88675 2 41 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/218164/41.jpg Wrap the threads with Wrap the threads of the water pipe with plumber’s tape. This will ensure a tighter fit and help prevent any leaks.

]]> 88676 3 48 Tip Check your tape packaging to see how many layers are recommended to use.

]]> 88677 4 51 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/218164/51.jpg Attach new shower head Gently thread the new shower head onto the water pipe by hand. Give it a few turns clockwise to get it started.

]]> 88678 5 59 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/218164/59.jpg Continue tightening with your wrench Using the cloth and wrench, continue tightening the new shower head until you feel the slightest bit of resistance.

]]> 88679 6 67 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/218164/67.jpg Check the water flow Stop tightening and check the water flow for at least 60 seconds. Check that the flow is even and that there are no leaks.

]]> 88680 7 74 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/218164/74.jpg Finish up If there are any leaks, you may need to apply another layer of plumber’s tape at this point. Continue tightening until the leaks are gone. You’re all set – now hop in the shower and get clean!

]]> 88681 8 86 Fact Showers account for almost a quarter of all water use in modern homes.

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