Sometimes we will encounter damage to the shower hose, resulting in water leakage. At this time, the shower hose needs to be replaced. Shower hose installation is simple and easy to learn. 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 all kinds of metal hoses, braided pipes, PVC reinforced pipes. Different materials have differences in writing, and there is no absolute answer to which one is better. When you buy it at a hardware store, you can compare several materials. The key is surface flatness, uniform gap, smooth hand feeling, natural unfolding, firm structure, and strong resistance to damage. In addition, the size of the shower hose should be consistent with the shower, and the general dimensions are 14mm, 16mm, 17mm and 18mm in outer diameter. You can take the old hose to buy a new one for comparison.
How to change the shower hose
First, replace the old hose and unscrew the flower hose from the shower and both ends of the faucet by hand. Then replace it with a new shower hose, screw one end at the shower and the other at the faucet, and screw it all in. However, it takes some effort, usually by the men to do the work, and the girls will help cheer and wipe the sweat by the side.
Shower hose should pay attention to maintenance
Most shower hose leaks are related to perceived improper use. We will find that the places where the water leaks are often the parts that are often bent. These parts bear 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.
