How To Use Plumbers Tape On Shower Head

Chris shows you the right and the wrong way to use teflon or ptfe tape.

How to use plumbers tape on shower head. Wrapping the teflon tape counterclockwise will cause it to bunch up when you install the shower head which leads to leaks. Shower heads and arms which are the metal tubes that shower heads attach to are another area that tend to have problems with leaky connections. When the pipe is turned into the fitting the friction of the mating threads should work to tighten the tape around the pipe rather than work against it and unravel or ball up the tape.

If it won t budge use the lubricant. Benefits of using teflon tape on a shower head. And this type of tape basically ensures that you do a good job without much effort and in a reasonable time.

Whether you are repairing or simply installing a shower head the use of teflon tape is needed in some cases. This guide explains the steps to installing three different kinds of shower heads. Learning how to change a shower head is a simple task that only takes a few minutes.

Don t apply tape to the first thread it makes it easier to get the thread. Fixed mount hand held and fixed mount and hand held combination models also known as a dual shower head. The trick to getting plumber s tape right is to wrap it around the pipe in the proper direction.

Once the old shower head is removed clean off remaining rust or mineral deposits sealant or tape on the shower arm threads with a wire brush. Learn more about using. Never use plumber s putty or pipe dope to install shower heads or tub.

New shower heads can help lessen the amount of water you use and save money on your water bill. Anyhow let s see the benefits of using teflon tape on a shower head. 3 screw the new shower head onto the end of the shower pipe threads in a clockwise direction.