New shower hose

[MissyD]

I need to replace my shower hose and head as it's starting to leak and I'd like to get it sorted before it gives up altogether Can I do this without turning the water off? Thanks

 

[renault12ts]

Yes...next question.

 

[Neiltodd]

If it's just the hose and head then yes, should be able to unscrew the old hose and screw the new one on.

 

[MissyD]

Yes...next question.

Thanks, ok, if it's all limescaled up, how do I remove it?

 

[WOODYTHEWISE]

I would try an old toothbrush.

 

[alabbasi]

I must say that this is a refreshing change from the getting my a/c re-gassed threads

 

[MissyD]

I must say that this is a refreshing change from the getting my a/c re-gassed threads

oh!!! that was my next thread!


No seriously... its not

 

[ChrisEdu]

Yep, should just unscrew. If stock, spray with some decalcifier and leave overnight.

 

[Darrell]

Don’t lose the rubber washers.

 

[MissyD]

I'll let you know how I get on

 

[Rpp999]

Hurry up. I’m gagging for a beer

 

[MissyD]

Hurry up. I’m gagging for a beer

I'm on my way to the bar now...

 

[ChrisHGTV]

It’s worth checking if you have one of those water saving flow limiters in the end of the hose or where you screw it into the handle. If there’s one there and you hoik it out you should get more flow and a more powerful shower.

 

[MissyD]

It’s worth checking if you have one of those water saving flow limiters in the end of the hose or where you screw it into the handle. If there’s one there and you hoik it out you should get more flow and a more powerful shower.

OK, I'll have a look

 

[Petrol Pete]

I'll let you know how I get on

Use new rubber, every time.

 

[MissyD]

Use new rubber, every time.

I've ordered a new hose and head, I spose I'll get washers with it?

 

[del320]

Use new rubber, every time.

 

[Petrol Pete]

I think I meant 'new rubber SEAL everytime'...or did I

 

[AMGeed]

I've ordered a new hose and head, I spose I'll get washers with it?

New hoses and shower heads will come with all relevant rubber seals.

 

[ChrisEdu]

Eww! Who reuses a rubber!?