Article Categories
» Arts & Entertainment
» Automotive
» Business
» Careers & Jobs
» Education & Reference
» Finance
» Food & Drink
» Health & Fitness
» Home & Family
» Internet & Online Businesses
» Miscellaneous
» Self Improvement
» Shopping
» Society & News
» Sports & Recreation
» Technology
» Travel & Leisure
» Writing & Speaking

  Listed Article

  Category: Articles » Home & Family » Home Improvement » Article
 

How to replace a shower head




By Jakob Jelling

If you are not satisfied with the water flow from your old shower head, then it might be a good idea to replace the showerhead itself. This will solve most of your water if you are not getting enough water pressure out of the showerhead. Replacing a shower head is an easy task, and is a simple do it yourself project for an afternoon. You will not have to spend very much time putting the new shower head in.

You will need to make sure that you find another shower head that will fit your bathroom before you do the replacement, however. This should not be too hard to do as most shower heads and showerhead stems are the same standard size.

The first problem that you might have while you're installing a new shower head is the fact that you have to take the old shower head off. This could be a problem if it is a very old showerhead, as it might be on the showerhead stem very tightly. You might also have problems with hard water deposits on the shower head. This will make it harder to unscrew the shower head from its location. If you have this problem, make sure that you're careful not to bend the showerhead stem.

You can get a good grip on the showerhead stem by using pliers to hold it in place. In order to make sure that you don't scratch the stem, however, you should also use a pad of some sort or even just a piece of leather to maintain a grip on the stem with the pliers.

Before you put the new shower head into place, you should wrap teflon tape around the showerhead stem threads three times in order to make sure that you will get a good seal when you install the new showerhead.

Then, make sure that you install the new showerhead by screwing it into place. Make sure that you get a good seal between the shower head and the shower head stem. That way, you won't have to worry about leaking water while the shower is being used.
 
 
About the Author
Please visit http://www.dwank.com and learn more about home design and interior decorating.

Article Source: http://www.simplysearch4it.com/article/46966.html
 
If you wish to add the above article to your website or newsletters then please include the "Article Source: http://www.simplysearch4it.com/article/46966.html" as shown above and make it hyperlinked.



  Some other articles by Jakob Jelling
Mixing and pouring concrete
Mixing and pouring concrete often sounds easier than it is. This task implies handling the right amount of ingredients and handling them at the right moment ...

How to repair cracked vinyl siding
Although vinyl siding has many advantages over wood and does not wear as easily, sometimes it can be cracked and might have to be ...

How to install replacement windows
Replacement windows can be a great choice when needing new windows and wishing to be able to replace them easily. Replacement windows are created and designed in such a way they can fit into an existing window ...

How to install an under-the-sink water filter
Installing a water filter can be very important, especially in those cases where water has more chlorine or minerals than we might wish, or when we simply want to make sure of having as pure as ...

How to install a ceiling fan
A ceiling fan can be a great choice for acclimatizing an environment, especially when the space is reduced, but installing it can be difficult and tricky. If ...

How to replace a windowsill
Replacing a windowsill can be easier than it seems, you might only need to count with the necessary tools and follow several steps. We will provide you with some useful tips through the next few lines, although ...

  
  Recent Articles
Let Your Life Shine With Antiquity
by Sarika Kabra

Resurfacing Your Bathtub? Here's A Money Saving Tip
by Christopher Smith

What You Need To Know About Hardwood Floors
by Christopher Smith

Thinking about a new Bathroom?
by Paul Glover

Wrought Iron Furniture for Every Season
by Sarika Kabra

Choosing and Measuring Carpet Flooring
by Rami Nseir

How To Save Space with Futons
by Christopher Smith

Wicker and Amish - A Perfect Combination
by Sarika Kabra

Is It Curtains For Your Curtains
by Christopher Smith

Get The Best Home Theater System With These Four Major Components!
by Dean Caporella

Designing with Hardwood Floors Made Easier
by Christopher Smith

Two Person Hot tubs
by Simon Dickson

Can't connect to database