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How to Install a New Hand Shower Hose
| Hand showers are infinitely useful for bathing and cleaning the shower alike. However, the flexible hose receives a lot of wear and tear during routine use, often breaking or needing replacement long before the showerhead itself. Ordering a universal replacement hose for the hand shower will quickly help restore its function and appearance. |
Remove the Old Hose
Taking off the damaged or worn shower hose is the first step in the process. Due to the accumulation of mineral deposits or rust development, the hose ends can be frozen to the connectors and hard to remove without damaging the plumbing.
Disconnect the water to the shower if possible first to prevent leaks and drips. Try using a set of vice grips or pliers to get more leverage. Adding a thin rag between the jaws of the pliers and the connectors can increase the grip around the rounded shape.
Clean the Hose Threads at Both Ends
Once the hose is unscrewed from both the supply end and the hand shower head, it’s time to clean up the threads where the replacement hose will attach.
If there’s damage to the threads or corrosion, consider replacing the connectors as well. Microfiber cloths and dish scrubbing sponges work well to remove any leftover mineral deposits or mild rust without damaging the threads.
Apply a few wraps of thread tape once the connectors dry off.
Attach the New Hose
The new hose should screw on both the plumbing connection point and the new shower head with ease. Don’t try to force a thread set that doesn’t match the existing fixtures. If the original manufacturer doesn’t produce a replacement part and universal hoses fail to fit, replacing the entire hand showerhead may be necessary.
The connections shouldn’t need excessive tightening to prevent leaks, but if extra tightening is recommended, try a vise grip with a rag to prevent scratching the finish on the new hose ends.
Test the Hose
Once the new hose is in place, turn the water back on and try switching the water on for the hand shower head.
Look for leaks and tighten the connections if there are any drips around them. Move the showerhead around to make sure it’s working at all angles and extensions and there are no binding issues.
Shop Kingston Brass
A new hose can breathe life back into a hand shower head set that already matches the décor. If a whole new set is a better choice, let Kingston Brass help. Select the perfect match to enhance any showering experience with both style and function in one compact package.
