Sometimes we encounter a breakage of the shower hose, which causes water leakage. At this time, the shower hose needs to be replaced. The installation of the shower hose is very simple, and you will learn it once you learn it. Usually you can install it yourself. Next, let’s learn how to change the shower hose and be a handy person.
Choose the right shower hose
Shower hose Various metal hoses, braided hoses, PVC reinforced hoses. Different materials have writing differences, and there is no absolute answer to which one is better. When you buy it in a hardware store, you can compare several materials. The key points are smoothness of the surface, uniform gap, smooth feel, natural expansion, firm structure, and strong damage resistance. In addition, the size of the shower hose should match the shower head, and the general size is 14mm, 16mm, 17mm and 18mm in outer diameter. You can take the old hose up and buy a new one for comparison.
How to Change a Shower Hose
First of all, you need to replace the old hose, just unscrew the flower hose from the shower and the two ends of the faucet by hand. Then replace it with a new shower hose, screw one end to the shower and the other end to the faucet, and just screw on the threads. But it takes some effort, usually the men will do it for you, and the girls will help you cheer up and wipe off your sweat.
Shower hose should pay attention to maintenance
Most shower hose leaks are related to perceived misuse. We will find that the place where the water leaks is often the part that is often bent. These parts are subject to huge forces for a long time, so they are easy to break. Therefore, when we use the shower, we should try not to bend it too much, and hang it up when not in use, so that the shower hose can maintain a natural stretch.
