Fixing the shower head to the hose

YFlyer

Hi there

Any suggestions on where could I go to fix the shower head to the hose? Workshop or some strong tape. It is not threading and it an old unit with the base of the hose connected to the water mixer on the bath.

Thanks.

phog

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058266091/fixing-the-shower-head-to-the-hose

Is it the head or the hose or both that have lost the threads? If it's only the head why not try a new head. Try A&R Supplies for showerheads.

Other than that I'd try gluing but you'd need to ensure it bone dry before trying to glue it.

Berty

Thread tape used by Plumbers when fixing taps, radiator connections etc. Forms a seal from what I know. For me, it might be the first DIY fix I would do.

https://www.woodies.ie/thread-tapes-compounds-p-t-f-e-tape-2pack-336304

phog

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119703687#Comment_119703687

That's not sticky tape. When applying try and apply it so the wrap of tape will thighten as you thread on the hose.

bazz26

A shower head or shower hose are easy and cheap to replace these days. You can buy them in the likes of Argos or Screwfix for small money. I replaced a hose recently with one from screwfix and it cost €10.

YFlyer

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119703683#Comment_119703683

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119703683#Comment_119703683

Part of the arch of the hose is broken. Head does not screw on. I'll try the glue option. Any suggestions where to buy glue? Will stronger than paper glue.

YFlyer

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119704003#Comment_119704003

It is the base connection that is the issue. It seem to not come off the hose and different dimensions that PJ Matthews had.

greasepalm

Photo would have been good to see the issue of what setup is involved like overhead shower or hose and showerhead like on a Triton/Mira unit

YFlyer

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119703683#Comment_119703683

The hose female thread cracked off when the unit was dropped in the bath. The base connection to the water mixer is a different diameter to what they had at JP Matthews.

Pic 1: Top of hose cracked and shower head.

Pic 2: base of hose.

YFlyer

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119703687#Comment_119703687

Hi Berty I just put up two photos with an explanation to phog.

YFlyer

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119704003#Comment_119704003

Hi bazz26 I just put up some photos to phog.

YFlyer

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119704324#Comment_119704324

Hi greaseproof. Just put some photos replying to phog with some explanation. It is an shower hose for a bath water mixture.

YFlyer

Hi all

Do tradepoint sell connectors for attaching shower hose to bath water mixer?

I bought a shower unit in Screwfit but the girl behind the counter couldn't source connectors in their system. On to B&Q and the guy had no vernier to measure my old connector.