How to fix a shower hose with your own hands

Design and necessary tools

The shower hose is the most frequently broken part of the shower, most often it starts to leak.

By design, the shower hose is a rubber tube placed in a metal sleeve. The metal hose may be absent, in which case the hose is a flexible plastic tube. The quality of the rubber part will determine the life of the entire hose. The service life of the rubber tube, in turn, depends on water and is 5-15 years.Rubber has the ability to harden over time, the elasticity of the material decreases and this leads to the appearance of cracks, breaks. These tubes are easy to change. It is difficult to look for a replacement rubber tube for a shower, since most often there are ready-made replacement hoses with a metal sleeve on sale. And the cost of such a hose is not very high. Replacement is also carried out if the hose has a rusted metal sleeve. The aesthetics of such a mixer is generally worse, and rust can get on the enamel of plumbing units, which is quite difficult to remove.

Before carrying out a complete replacement of the shower hose, you can try to repair his own handsunless, of course, it is quite old.

To repair the shower, if it is broken, you will need the following tools:

• wrench;
• screwdriver;
• knife.

Such a minimum will be a sufficient set, since it is very difficult to eliminate do-it-yourself faults no.

Types of malfunctions and repair work

With prolonged use, the product wears out. Leaks appear, the water pressure from the watering can decreases. Hoses that have served more than 15 years can be thrown away. Their service life has expired, so the product will quickly break down again.

Shower and faucet connection leaking

Breakage near the connection is most often seen with long metal braided hoses. Such products are too heavy, create heavy loads on the mixer. For repairs, you will need pliers, a screwdriver and large scissors. You may also need a plumbing fum tape, with which the joints are strengthened.

The articulation must be disassembled to check the lining. If it is wrinkled, straighten it and lay it so that it fits snugly against the nut.Such operations are carried out only with rubber elements. Silicone will not be able to straighten, replacement will be required. In cases where the part is worn out, you need to remove the old one and place a new one in its place. The torn lining will also need to be replaced.

Leaks can occur due to poorly tightened nuts. The elements can loosen or unwind due to prolonged use of the shower, even with a job well done. Try loosening the nuts. If the parts move easily, spin, use pliers or a wrench and tighten them tighter.

It is also necessary to consider plastic bushings located at the ends of the hose. If irregularities, burrs appear on them, the tube adheres worse to the lining. This results in leaks. You can repair the part with sandpaper

Be careful when sanding. A cracked bushing is replaced because the crack cannot be repaired.

When the shower leaks near the watering can

If a shower flows near the connection to the watering can when the tap is turned on, they follow the same algorithm. It is necessary to check whether the nuts are well tightened, whether the gaskets are wrinkled, in what condition the bushing is. If defects are found, they must be corrected.

If these actions do not help fix the shower hose, you should unscrew the watering can and check how tightly the rubber core fits to the sleeve. If a section is found where the tube has expanded, gaps have appeared, you can use a copper wire clamp to tighten the part. Because of this, however, there are difficulties with the installation of nuts. You can shorten the tube to a section with a smaller diameter, remove the sleeve from the cut part and fix it on the end of the hose.

Sometimes a watering can needs to be replaced.This part can also become unusable, crack, which will lead to leaks.

When the leak is in the middle

In such a situation, it is most difficult to make repairs. Most often, this phenomenon is observed if, due to careless handling or constant exposure to hot water, the integrity of the rubber core has been violated. If a breakdown is found near the junction with a mixer or watering can, you can shorten the part so that the cracked part is cut off. Then a nut is attached to the repaired hose and the product is attached to its original place.

Shower set care, breakage prevention

As you know, it is more difficult to repair components than to prevent breakage. Long operation will ensure proper care of plumbing.

What not to do:

• allow prolonged exposure to the hot water hose;
• wind it around the mixer;
• clean from plaque with chemicals with an aggressive composition or abrasive particles;
• twist and/or twist.

These simple recommendations will allow you not only to choose the most suitable shower hose, but also to properly care for it, due to which its performance and appearance will be preserved.

Please note that it is best to give preference to products with an antibacterial coating.

Troubleshooting methods

Only simple malfunctions are eliminated on their own, which can be repaired with minimal time, effort and money, without the use of a professional tool.

Shower hose shortening

In the presence of cracking in the areas of connection of the hose with a mixer or a watering can, the joining points are disassembled by unscrewing the union nut and shifting the braid to the central part.

It is recommended not to screw the new hose too tight to avoid cracking the nuts.

Detection of destruction of the rubber element involves cutting off the damaged area, heating it and reinstalling it on the nipple part. After assembling the plumbing device, its performance is checked.

Replacement of rubber and seal

Quite often, a malfunction of the shower hose provokes wear and depressurization of the gasket. This type of breakdown does not involve shortening the flexible part of the plumbing device and is eliminated very quickly.

Sometimes just replacing the old pads with new ones is enough to stop the shower from leaking.

After the sealing gasket has been replaced, the union nut is carefully but firmly tightened by hand until it stops, and then the operation of the repaired shower hose is checked

The fight against weakening of pressure

Too little or no water jet from the shower head can be the result of a hose that is too long and kinked. In this case, the union nut is removed and the excess length of the plumbing fixture is cut off.

This is one of the most common shower problems.

Sometimes the lack of pressure indicates a clogged outlet in the watering can. Cleaning can be done by immersing the shower head in an vinegar solution for half an hour, followed by rinsing under a stream of clean tap water.

How to replace an old hose with a new one

Self-replacement of the soul is not a difficult event, but it requires some knowledge and attention from the master. At the dismantling stage, the shower head is unscrewed and the hose is removed, after which a gasket is placed in a shorter nut (in the form of a hexagon) and screwed to the mixer.

First of all, you need to remove the hose from the mixer

The second part of the hose, which has a long conical nut with a gasket, is designed to screw on the shower head. You can check the quality of the work performed under strong water pressure through the shower head.

Repair principles

As a rule, a water leak indicates a malfunction of the mixer.

Repair begins with identifying the cause of this unpleasant phenomenon. Breaking the mixer switch is considered difficult, as it is located between the drain tap and the hose.

This is a complex mechanism that blocks the flow of water. When you turn on the "spout" mode, the "shower" mode is turned off.

Such a device has two positions: flow redirection and stop mode. When the "gander" is turned on, the "shower" mode is immediately blocked. And the opposite happens as well. Switch failure violates this concept.

Attention! The main enemy of sanitary products is tap water, which is not always of high quality. It contains impurities that can render any faucet unusable.

What is the drain in the floor

Before you equip a shower with a floor drain, decide on the components of such a system.

When installing it, it will be very important

The drain ensures that water from the bath or shower drains into the drain. The outlet for the pipe should be made of plastic with a outlet diameter of up to 50 mm to ensure normal wastewater drainage.A corrugation is also suitable, however, many experts believe that it is better to use a smooth pipe for this device, which is unable to impede the flow of water. Also remember that the drain will be in the floor and access to the pipe will not be easy as usual. Corrugation will impede flow due to the following problems:

• stagnation of hair in it;
• soap bars;
• mud.

All this can subsequently lead to clogging of the entire sewer. Yes, and there is no urgent need to install corrugations, in order to install a drain in the floor, you will need such devices as:

• connections;
• adapters;
• couplings.

Under the siphon, the outlet must be straight and have an angle of 135 degrees with respect to the main pipe. In this case, its slope should be 15 degrees relative to the drain. Thanks to these parameters, the floor drain will ensure the unhindered flow of water from the bath or shower into the sewer.

Shower Hose Repair - Learn

Yesterday I wrote reasons about the cause of the shower hose rupture and decided to immediately write a sequel on how to repair the shower hose, so as not to return to this topic, although I still have to probably (for example, how to choose a new one, etc.).

New hose

Strange as it may seem, but many family members who do not take part in the subsequent troubleshooting of the problem do not remember the true causes of breakdowns, simply do not think and continue to break household items in the same spirit without knowing it. All you have to do is either repair it or buy a new one, the usual one at the market or order a special one on the Internet (which they also hustle). Today I will briefly talk and show in detail on the video how to repair it, saving on the purchase of a new hose.

Repairing the hose is not a problem, all you need to have is the right tool: pliers, a knife, scissors, and a couple

Hose repair

hands I won’t give a full alignment, about repairing the shower hose, in the description, I did all this in the video. The only thing I want to remind you is that you are dealing with tightness and there is no need to rely on POSSIBLE. We unscrewed the watering can, found a torn place in the inner hose, shortened the protective metal hose, screwed everything into place and the repair of the shower hose is over. Everything about everything will take from 15 to 30 minutes (depending on your abilities). Now let's move on to the education of pests.

Re-education of family members

Here's what I'll dwell on, it's your relatives, who only break, and require you to make repairs. If these are your children (besides, sons are already big teenagers), then provide them with the necessary tool and my lesson and let them learn on their own. You just look from the side (for the first time) or do it together. If this is your wife or your daughter’s beloved beauties, then of course you won’t give them pliers in their hands, but a hose in their teeth and go do it yourself. Thus, you will only undermine your authority of uniqueness in the eyes of your relatives. But if you ask them to help you, let's say you need another pair of hands, and you only have two, for example, you need an assistant to hold a hose or feed a tool (even a 5-year-old daughter can handle this). What does it give?

• Firstly, in life it will be useful for them to know how this is done (especially boys).
• Secondly, you will take their time from idleness and keep them occupied. They will not like it much and next time, they will already think that it is better to spend 2 minutes to warm up the hose or spend 30 minutes to repair the hose.If you understood me correctly, then believe me, it works well, after the third repair, even the most stupid people understand what needs to be done and what not. I wish you success in repairing and raising your family. By the way, joint work (repair, cleaning, etc.) goes only to strengthen your family. I warn you, without these upbringing procedures, nothing will change, even if you have a "prophetic dream" that your relatives suddenly corrected themselves. Well, now, watch the video How to repair a shower hose if it still broke.

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How to replace a damaged flexible hose

To replace an old hose with a new product, there is no need for plumbing skills, it is only important to perform all the steps carefully. If the shower system has been used for a long time, then it may be difficult to remove the old hose - manually unscrew the nuts

The problem is solved with the help of an adjustable wrench, which allows you to move the "stuck" nuts from their place.

The work is done in the following order:

1. Check the quality and completeness of the new hose.
2. Unscrew the elongated nut to separate the watering can and the old hose.
3. Unscrew the old hose from the mixer. If it is not possible to manually unscrew the nut, then an adjustable wrench should be used.
4. Insert a gasket into the short nut of the new hose, and then screw it to the mixer.
5. Place the gasket into the elongated cone-shaped nut, and then screw the watering can to the hose.
6. Turn on the water and check the build quality.

If, upon inspection of the old hose, it is found that the inner part is damaged near the watering can, then you should not throw it away.After a simple repair, they can be used.

Repair of a flexible pipe from the shower

Cheap parts made in China are on sale. They often break down and need to be replaced. A similar shower hose has a low price. If you take it apart, you can see low-quality rubber that cracks and leaks after a few months of use. Surely, the manufacturer of a disposable hose earns by quickly replacing the manufactured product. But there is a problem with calling third-party specialists.

There is a way out of this situation. This is the purchase of good plumbing and the opportunity to fix the shower hose yourself. Repair is no tricky business. Let's see what's broken. In the case of a visible hole, everything is clear.

Need to disassemble first:

Figure 2. The notch on the flexible hose needs to be folded back.

1. Unscrew the shower head.
2. We take out the flexible part (rubber, silicone tube, flexible) and look for the part that needs to be repaired.
3. After finding the breakage, cut off this part (Fig. 1).
4. The fitting, removed from the broken part, we dress and fix it.
5. After that, we put on a shower head.

In order to put the tube on the fitting, you need to stretch the shower hose (put a pencil or stick of a larger diameter into it), when the nipple enters, fix it. It will be enough to heat with hot water from the tap or pour over with boiling water. The rubber will shrink and the mount will be strong.

This is how easy it is to repair a flexible shower pipe. But there are also nuances. In the event that you examined the part and did not find a breakdown in the form of a hole, but is still flowing, you should completely disassemble the shower. Such a shower repair will take more time and effort. The problem may be a bad inner tube, becausepoor quality rubber can crumble or burst in many places. In this case, it is better to replace the shower tube.

If you need a quick repair of the shower pipe for a short period of use, then it is possible to repair the hose with a soldered fitting (disposable). In this case:

1. We take the watering can.
2. We take out a flexible hose and cut off the broken part of the tube (everything, as in the previous case).
3. Next, make a small incision and bend the incised part. Then we wrap it with adhesive tape for plumbing work or glue it with plastic wrap (Fig. 2).
4. We dress and fasten the watering can for the shower and you're done.

This method is not a quality repair of your shower, but it is suitable for an emergency. The hose will still need to be changed.

The modern problem of plumbing parts is that their quality is very low. Happy owners of Soviet-made mixers do not face such problems. Domestic pipes stand for 20 years and do not break. However, now that you know how to repair do-it-yourself flexible pipe, this problem will cease to exist for you. You can perform all plumbing work without the involvement of a third-party specialist. Good luck with the repair!

Leaking walls and roof

In the event that the shower cabin flows at the joints, the integrity of the structure is violated.

A leak can form at the site of soft seals - cords on the doors, or hard joints - the junction of parts.

Important! If the cord itself is leaking, then it will have to be changed without fail. It definitely won't work to revive it. When the shower stall flows at the seams, the action plan is quite simple:

When the shower stall flows at the seams, the action plan is quite simple:

1. unscrew the screws at the junction of the cabin elements;
2. clean the remnants of the sealing agent without damaging the body of the parts itself;
3. dry the places of the future joint;
4. apply a thin layer of sealant;
5. fasten the elements together.

Leakage at the junctions of the walls of the booth and the wall is eliminated by using additional seals - sanitary rubber, planted on the fixing silicone.

If the faucet in the shower cabin is leaking, and other plumbing elements at the junction with the shower body, then use gaskets and sealant.

Types of shower hoses

There is a large selection of modern sleeves and hoses on the market.

Plastic braid

A shower hose made of solid plastic with the addition of steel wire is flexible and strong, which means that its service life is increased.

The disadvantages include low elasticity. Because of this, the sleeve begins to crack. It is not advisable to keep it under hot water for a long time or in a twisted form.

The braid of the tube is colorless, colored or “chrome-plated”. The structure is spiral or smooth.

Attention! A transparent braid is only good at the beginning of use, as soon a coating from impurities in the water appears inside the hose

metal

This option protects the shower arm from breaks during bending. Although it is not considered the most durable, because over time the metal breaks. But the low cost of the metal braid makes it easy to replace damaged elements with new ones.

Silicone wrap for drain hoses

Considered the most durable. The silicone braid on top of the steel body of the sleeve guarantees durable use. Such a hose will cost more than others, but it also has more advantages:

• no leaks;
• longer period of use;
• there is no fungus on silicone;
• the ideal surface makes it possible to keep the hose clean.

Photo 1. Silicone braid is one of the most reliable options and comes in a variety of colors.

Reinforced back braid

This type is made of stainless steel which reduces absorption and permeability. The corrugated tube is flexible, almost completely eliminates the formation of kinks.

Device

Before the direct process, it is important to understand how the shower head is disassembled, and for this, its structure is studied. Initially, it is important to decide whether the watering can is stationary or equipped with a flexible hose.

If there is a first option, then it can be ceiling or wall.

If there is a product equipped with a hose, then it can be fixed:

• brackets to the wall;
• using special fittings, represented by special brackets, and it is in them that the structure is installed, and the fittings are fixed using a fixed vertical rod.

bracket

Barbell

The design consists of elements:

• plug;
• a screw holding the grid;
• the grid itself;
• case made of different materials;
• pad.

Shower head device

Types of shower hose

The shower hose is an accessory. Visually, it is a flexible long tube, the main purpose of which is to connect the nozzle and the mixer.

As a rule, the base is made of dense rubber or plastic. To give rigidity, the material is recoated with windings.They also perform a protective function, preventing destruction as a result of exposure to high temperatures and pressure, external mechanical influences in the form of twisting.

The flexible shower hose is equipped with conical or straight end nuts on both sides. One is for connecting to the shower head and the other is for connecting to the faucet.

To replace the hose, you need to choose the most suitable option, since it is an integral part of the shower system. There are several main types, their difference lies in the material of the winding.

Metal winding

Metal shower hoses are tubing made of polymer, rubber, or plastic, encased in a metal-coated braid or springy body. Thanks to such a durable coating, it is possible to give the product resistance to bending or breaking.

When choosing an accessory, it is recommended to give preference to a hose with a length of at least 2 meters. This will reduce the load at the junction with the mixer.

Plastic winding

Hoses made of plastic can be made entirely of plastic, or the material can wrap around a high-strength rubber backing. The latter are able to withstand temperatures up to +80 degrees.

The operational technical characteristics of the mechanism are excellent, in tandem with metal wire they are able to exhibit the following:

• long period of use;
• high strength;
• flexibility.

The negative qualities of the product include a predisposition to cracking and drying out.Therefore, it is not recommended to wind plastic hoses around the mixer after its use or expose it to warm or hot water for a long time.

Innovative developments

Every year, plumbing accessories and accessories are improved, therefore, they serve as a worthy alternative to traditional plumbing. The innovative silicone layer (silicone) on the metal winding protects the metal from delamination and the harmful effects of corrosion, improves the performance of the main segments. Due to the peculiarities of the material used, such a hose has excellent resilience and flexibility.

Types of shower hoses

The traditional structure of a flexible shower hose is an elastic tube made of rubber or plastic, which is protected from external mechanical damage by a corrugated durable sheath. At the ends of the hose there are union nuts necessary for shower hose connections watering can or mixer.

The shape of the cap nuts is slightly different:

• A narrow nut with a ribbed surface is attached to the mixer;
• A nut with an elongated base is connected to a watering can.

Existing plastic shower hoses, helically reinforced with soft wire, have low torsion resistance. These hoses suddenly lose their cylindrical shape, which leads to poor water flow into the watering can. In order for such hoses to serve for a long time and not twist, it is preferable not to remove the fixed watering can from the wall bracket at all, but then it makes no sense to purchase a shower hose. They are interchangeable with hoses corrugated with a strong metal protective sheath, so it is better to replace them.

As mentioned above, structurally, a shower hose can be represented as an elastic tube made of rubber or polymer, placed in a special metal sleeve. The service life of the hose depends on the quality of the tube material. The material must withstand not only high temperatures close to the boiling point of water, but also be resistant to poor quality water, inherent in our hot water systems. Inside, the hoses quickly become clogged with limescale and rust deposits that prevent the spray shower hose from functioning properly.

Conclusion

We hope that the above simple recommendations will help the reader in solving everyday problems. As usual, this article can become an additional source of information.

- this is an indispensable attribute of not only apartments, but also houses and cottages. Even in rural houses, people arrange a summer shower, which allows not only to wash, but also to cheer up and freshen up. The watering can on the shower allows you to soften the pressure of the water jet and get a massage effect. More pressure will give a tonic effect, and a weaker one will help you relax before going to bed. With frequent use of the shower, it is not uncommon for the watering can to become clogged or, on the contrary, begins to leak. In this case, the first thing that comes to mind is to change the spare part, but this is not always justified and it is not always possible to buy a new watering can. To solve this problem, information on how to disassemble and repair a new watering can is useful.

There are different designs of shower heads, but in general, the technology for disassembling the watering can look like this.

1.

Disassemble the shower head, starting with unscrewing the nozzle.Usually, all elements of this part are fastened with small bolts, so you need to use a screwdriver to unscrew them.2.

After unwinding the watering can, it is disassembled into elements and the nozzle with holes for water is cleaned - it is usually clogged with limescale, which interferes with the normal flow of water even with good pressure. Sometimes when disassembling low-quality products, a problem may arise, for example, The bolts are stuck and can't be unscrewed.

3.

That is why, when choosing shower equipment, it is important to choose reliable and trusted manufacturers. The best are products of German and Italian manufacturers.

4.

If the watering can needs to be disassembled only because of limescale, then you can resort to a simpler method. Water is poured into the pan, a teaspoon of citric acid is added there, brought to a boil and a watering can is lowered there - after a few minutes the limescale will quickly come off and all that remains is to rinse the part under running water.5.

There are also non-separable models of shower heads. If you try to disassemble such a product, it will simply break. Such watering cans are disassembled only for repair and before that it is necessary to study the attached instructions.6.

If the malfunction of the watering can is that it is leaking (water starts to spout not from special holes, but from the junctions with the hose or from under the nozzle itself), then in this case the situation can also be corrected. In this case, the watering can must be removed, dried well and put a rubber gasket in the leaking place, and then pour liquid glue there and wait until it dries.7.

If the cause of the malfunction is that the nozzles of the watering can are clogged with limescale, then these holes must be cleaned. You can use blowing or thin wire. But you need to act carefully, because the material has become brittle due to temperature changes and can easily break. The best option for cleaning is still wire.

The shower in today's accelerated world is the basis of human hygiene. For comfortable adoption of water procedures, the use of a watering can is required. But at present, a conventional shower, based on the distribution of water flow into several jets, is gradually becoming a thing of the past. Its place is occupied by multi-mode watering cans, the flow of water in which can be adjusted and modified to create comfortable conditions when washing.

The advantages of such devices:

• Multi-variant water supply: normal mode, massage, comfortable.
• Saving water, it is enough to choose the option with the minimum required supply.
• Ease of installation - connecting shower equipment with a switch is similar to connecting with a conventional one.