Does the shower hose have a size? How to change the shower hose?

In order to have a comfortable shower experience, it is very important to install a suitable shower nozzle. Of course, a complete shower is composed of many parts, of which the hose is essential. Its existence allows the shower to hold the shower in their hands and wash their bodies as they please, but some people don't know much about it. For example, they will ask: Does the shower hose have a size? The following small series will solve the problem for everyone, and talk about how to change the shower hose and how to repair the leak of the shower hose. Interested friends have a look!

Does the shower hose have a size?

1. Does the shower hose have a size? First of all, the problem is affirmative, that is, the shower hose has a size; Secondly, this size is unified throughout the country, and the industry has fixed and unified standards for this.

2. Generally speaking, shower hose has four external diameters: 14mm, 16mm, 17mm and 18mm. The larger the size of the shower hose, the more water will be ejected, but the less water pressure will be ejected.

3. When buying hose for shower, it is important that its specification and size must be consistent with that of shower. You can take the old hose with you when you buy it, which is more convenient than buying a new hose.

4. Shower hoses include metal hoses, braided tubes and PVC reinforced tubes. Although the materials are different, the dimensions are the same, and they are all fixed by water pipes that meet the national industry standards.

How to change the shower hose?

Shower hose replacement mainly has the following two steps:

1. First, replace the broken water pipe and unscrew the shower hose at both ends of the shower head and faucet by hand. This will definitely take some work.

2. Align the joint at one end of the shower hose with the joint of the shower and tighten it along the thread; Then the other end of the shower hose is connected to the faucet and operated with some auxiliary tools.

Note: It is not recommended for girls to change the shower hose. First, the hand strength is not enough, and second, it is easy to hurt the hand, so the sealing performance of the shower hose installation is not greatly guaranteed. In addition, the replaced new hose should be maintained, and it should not be curled for a long time to avoid damage. It is best to keep stretching naturally.

How to repair the leaking shower hose?

1. Causes of water leakage: improper installation, deformation of rubber ring, uneven or thin outlet pipe joint, mismatch between hose and shower head.

Maintenance method: Select suitable hoses and showers according to specifications, replace them with new rubber rings, and then reinstall them.

2. Cause of water leakage: The hose is broken.

Maintenance method: just replace the new hose.

3. Causes of water leakage: improper adjustment, foreign matter and scale.

Maintenance method: rotate the sprinkler to adjust. If it doesn't work, use a screwdriver to open the small round cover in the middle of the shower head, then use a plum screwdriver to unscrew the screw, open the shower head, rinse it with clear water, brush the shower hole with a toothbrush, and then install it again.