{"id":1287,"date":"2022-09-19T21:40:20","date_gmt":"2022-09-19T21:40:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lavatorylab.com\/?page_id=1287"},"modified":"2023-03-30T09:20:51","modified_gmt":"2023-03-30T14:20:51","slug":"how-to-tighten-a-shower-arm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lavatorylab.com\/shower-arm\/how-to-tighten-a-shower-arm\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Tighten a Shower Arm"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Resting between the water main and the showerhead, the shower arm is one of the key parts of your shower. Unfortunately, the connection between the shower arm and the water main can become loose over time, resulting in leaks and costly repairs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Luckily, it’s easy to tighten a shower arm and prevent these issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Before we begin, ensure you have the right tools for the job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We suggest you have the following tools:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are the steps necessary to tighten a shower arm:<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n
Total time:<\/strong> 15 minutes<\/span><\/p>\n With your old shower arm removed, apply plumbers tape around the threads of the new shower arm. Be sure to apply the tape in a clockwise direction; this will prevent it from coming undone when tightening. You’ll want to wrap around the threads about four times.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Spray a small amount of WD-40 on the end of the shower arm (this is optional but will make the next step easier).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Carefully feed the shower arm through the wall and turn clockwise. Continue to turn until hand tighten.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Now that the new shower arm is in place, it’s time to tighten it to ensure a watertight seal and to have it properly aligned. With your screwdriver, flathead, or any other long and solid object, begin to apply leverage while twisting the shower arm clockwise.<\/p>\n As you twist, properly align the shower arm so that it’s pointing straight down so that when you’re finished, water will flow evenly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Before putting the flange on, test the connection by turning the water on and letting it run for a minute or two. You’ll want to check for any leaks at the connection point.\u00a0<\/p>\n If there are no leaks, you’re ready to put the flange back on and reattach the showerhead.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Here are a few helpful videos demonstrating the process:<\/p>\n\n\n\nStep 1<\/h3>\n
Step 2<\/h3>\n
Step 3<\/h3>\n
Step 4<\/h3>\n
Step 5<\/h3>\n
Video<\/h2>\n\n\n\n