How to install a shower hose properly?

1. Gather the necessary tools and materials
   • New shower hose: Make sure it's the right length and has the appropriate connectors.
   • Adjustable wrench or pliers: To tighten and loosen the fittings.
   • Teflon tape or pipe joint compound: To create a watertight seal.
   • Rag or towel: To wipe away any water or debris.
2. Prepare the work area
   • Turn off the water supply to the shower at the main valve or the shut-off valve near the shower. Open the showerhead to release any remaining water pressure in the line.
   • Place a towel or rag in the shower tray or on the floor to catch any water that may drip during the installation process.
3. Remove the old shower hose
   • Use an adjustable wrench or pliers to gently loosen the nuts or connectors that attach the old shower hose to the showerhead and the water supply pipe. Turn the nuts counterclockwise to loosen them.
   • Once the nuts are loose, carefully pull the old hose away from the showerhead and the water supply. Set the old hose aside.
4. Prepare the connections
   • Inspect the threads on the showerhead and the water supply pipe. Make sure they are clean, undamaged, and free of any debris or old tape. If there is any old Teflon tape or pipe joint compound, remove it completely.
   • Wrap several layers of Teflon tape clockwise around the threads of the water supply pipe and the threads on the end of the new shower hose that will attach to the showerhead. Start from the end closest to the hose and wrap in the direction that the nut will turn when tightened to ensure the tape doesn't unwind during installation.
   • Alternatively, you can apply a thin layer of pipe joint compound to the threads instead of using Teflon tape.
5. Install the new shower hose
   • Insert the end of the new shower hose with the wrapped or compounded threads into the water supply pipe. Use your fingers to start threading the nut onto the pipe by turning it clockwise. Hand-tighten the nut as much as possible.
   • Then, attach the other end of the shower hose to the showerhead in the same way. Insert the hose end into the showerhead and hand-tighten the nut.
   • Use an adjustable wrench or pliers to give the nuts a final tightening. Be careful not to overtighten, as this can damage the threads or the hose connectors. Tighten until the connection is snug and there is no play.
6. Test for leaks
   • Turn the water supply back on slowly. Check for any leaks around the connections of the shower hose at the showerhead and the water supply pipe. If there are any leaks, turn off the water and tighten the nuts slightly more or check the Teflon tape or pipe joint compound.
   • Once you are sure there are no leaks, turn on the showerhead and check for proper water flow and spray pattern. Adjust the showerhead if necessary.

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