What can I do about a leaking shower hose?
Aug 17, 2023
Want a smooth and comfortable shower, absolutely can not lack the shower hose, we estimate that we will ignore this inconspicuous accessories, but it does make our shower more convenient, but if the practical improper will strain the hose, and even leakage and other problems, we need to find out the reason and replace it in time.
Reasons for shower hose leakage:
1. Possible causes: improper installation, rubber ring deformation, uneven or too thin outlet hose connector, hose and shower do not match.
Repair method: choose the right hose and shower according to the specifications, and replace the rubber ring and reinstall.
2. Possible causes: rupture of the hose.
Repair method: replace a new hose can be.
3. The possible causes: improper adjustment, foreign body limescale.
Repair method: rotate the shower head to adjust. If it does not work, the shower head in the middle of a small cap with a small flat screwdriver to open, with a plum screwdriver to unscrew the screws down, open the shower with water to rinse with a toothbrush to brush the shower holes, and then install the restoration can be.
Choosing the right shower hose:
Shower hose various metal hose, braided pipe, PVC reinforced pipe. Different materials have written differences, there is no absolute answer to the specific which is good. In the hardware store to buy whether or not you can compare several materials, the key surface flatness, gap uniformity, smooth feel, natural unfolding, solid structure, strong resistance to damage. In addition to the specifications of the shower hose size to match the shower, the general size of the outer diameter of 14mm, 16mm, 17mm and 18mm. you can bring the old hose up to buy a new hose, so as to make comparisons.
Everyone in the usual shower should make the metal hose to keep the natural stretch state, after using the shower head should be inserted in the rack, never coil the metal hose on the shower faucet.
Normally when pulling the hose to prevent the hose and the valve body joint place do not form a dead knot, be sure to look at it attentively, pulling the hose force to be a little lighter, so that you can avoid the metal hose is broken or so that the hose to cause damage.







