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How to Change Your Showerhead

How to Change Your Showerhead

Make sure the shower taps are off!

  1. Remove existing showerhead arm (turn counterclockwise), using a spanner and cloth if needed. Do not force it - you may damage the wall.
  2. Clean the thread of supply outlet with steel wool or a stiff brush and dry the area thoroughly.
  3. Wind about 6 rotations of the teflon tape provided to you at the showerhead exchange day around the supply outlet. Keep the outermost thread clear of tape. 
  4. Place flange over supply outlet. 
  5. Attach showerhead to the arm. Screw new showerhead arm onto supply outlet (turn clockwise to tighten).

There is also how-to video available at savewater.com.au

Do’s and Don’ts of changing your showerhead

Don’t reverse the screwing action as it will break the Teflon seal.

Always use a spanner and a cloth to fix the showerhead. Don’t use the actual shower arm as it may break.

Make sure you don’t over tighten the shower arm as you may damage the wall or plumbing fittings. 

If you have difficulty with any of the above steps call a plumber.

If you have gravity fed hot water or an older instantaneous hot water service, you may need to seek assistance from a plumber.

Note: Instructions are also supplied with the showerhead.

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