How To Change A Shower Head & Stuck Shower Arm Pipe DIY

[@jeffostroff]

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[@marygriffin3780]

GREAT VIDEO!!!! Thank you so much! Mrs. Handy girl! 😊

[@danno1626]

Jeff, your PVC pry bar advice saved my bacon. Didn’t think I was going to get the old shower arm off. Many thanks!

[@jeffostroff]

Glad I could help!

[@d3w4yn3]

Good Sir.... over and over again, your attention to detail, good camera views of the actual parts you are handling, has saved me over and over again during plumbing jobs!!! The best on the interwebs, by far!!! You are what people are really seeking 90% of the time they go to a hardware store and hope that the sales rep knows the industry and how it works.... they often don't, you always do!!! You should have 2M subscribers or more, because over 2M people every year break things, don't understand how cheap some things are made, or how they work. For any household, you have done a service to millions of people, if only they knew!!!

[@jeffostroff]

Thanks DeWayne! Glad you appreciate the hard work that goes into making these videos.

[@clobberella]

What a timely video Jeff. My shower arm being stuck is what is preventing me from getting a new shower head. Thank-you!

[@jeffostroff]

Awesome let me know if this helps otherwise we have the other video that you can search for as well

[@drjaymissdiana]

I watched your video on changing a shower arm pipe . . . I did it! And it worked! No more leaks! Many thanks, Dr. Jay

[@dl-on3os]

I tried all the methods you suggested to remove the old shower arm. The one that worked for me was the pvc pipe method. I removed two old shower arms and replaced with new arms and shower heads with hoses. Thanks so much.

[@RichardFreeberg]

Nice. Thumbs up! Pretty basic, but covers most of the stuff we weekend warriors mess up. Delivery is paced about right and photography decent. I've done a bit of diy in my time, but still found a few tips and reminders. And little or none of the weird music that often is used in these tutorials that serves no purpose what so ever. Thanks!

[@jeffostroff]

Thanks richard glad you liked it

[@josephmalinowski6817]

It's so important to do the proper prep and use the right amount of plumbers tape so you don't get no leaks. Also make sure you go the correct way with the tape that you're going to tighten the shower unit so as you tighten the tape does not come off because you went the opposite way. You're going to get the best advice anyways because this is one of the top channels on KZbin. Happy new year brother 🙏

[@jeffostroff]

Thanks Joseph my brother from a different mother!

[@arethavanhorn7010]

Thank you. The PVC pipe gave me the leverage that I needed! Excellent video.

[@jmcenterprises9591]

Nice video, Jeff. Thanks for the pro tips. I'd like to pay something forward, with an additional tip. If you do happen to snap the shower arm off, and the threaded stub is left inside the wall in the fitting, take a file #6 or 8 I can't remember, and gently gently tap it into the hole where the broken stub of the shower arm remains. Files have teeth on the sides as well as the flat part. The teeth on the sides will grab the inner part of the broken stub and enable you to get on the file with a wrench and gently unscrew it! No need to call a plumber. I have done this and it works great.

[@jeffostroff]

That is a good idea because the other suggestion I had for people was to get on the back side of the wall and the other room and cut a hole in the drywall to get at the park do it or to get at it from the front If you have dry wall around the Is shower arm that can be cut

[@BG-vq9fd]

Perfect timing, I just bought a new shower head with hose to replace a fixed head. Good tips

[@jeffostroff]

Glad to help BG and thanks for watching

[@jeffostroff]

@Mike R Well if there was a problem with adding the tephlon tape it would show up in the form of a leak. But the manufacturer specifies to add the Teflon there.

[@MichaelRei99]

@@jeffostroff yes as I stated before I misstated on my response I agree with whst you said . I am only speaking of where a a rubber washer is where the seal is made. My apologies.

[@GainesMediaInc]

Great vid Jeff! Water shut-off was my main query as well...👍

[@jeffostroff]

Awesome I knew a lot of people would ask about that 1 which is why I included it

[@sararivero-calle6507]

Thank you! The PVC tube pipe trick was very helpful

[@juanramirez-th6mb]

Bro that really helped me out!! God bless you 🙏

[@javierferrer8598]

Good video Jeff really like the pro tips see you on the next one 👍👍

[@jeffostroff]

Thanks for showing up today javier see you next time

[@markb.1259]

Great video! When screwing in the new shower head pipe, I'd suggest inserting one handle of your rubber coated channel lock pliers into the pipe instead of the sharp end of a screw driver. 🙂

[@jeffostroff]

Yes that works also, but remember you are basically turning 1/4 turn, and should not be exerting much force

[@westtennesseeprepper2552]

As always Jeff great job and thanks for the info been down awhile had some heart surgery they found out I had one lol needed a tune up great to be back enjoy watching great pro tips as well

[@jeffostroff]

Awesome prayers go well to your complete Is recovery for your heart

[@Mandy_39]

Great video Jeff, I learned a few things & it's a great day whenever u learn new stuff 😉

[@jeffostroff]

So glad to help out Mandy and thank you for watching

[@CanadianPineMarten]

Thanks, you are a life saver, fantastic video.

[@smittyone66]

Thanks Jeff, great pro tips

[@jeffostroff]

Thanks for stopping by smitty!

[@sudokujones8922]

If I'm just adding a wall flange, will I need to remove the arm? I know the showerhead needs to come off. Love your videos!

[@jeffostroff]

yes, unless you can get the wall flange off by pulling it off the front of th pipe without it scratching the body of the pipe.

[@antlopez85]

Thank you for this video and the tips really appreciate it Jeff 👍

[@jeffostroff]

Glad to help him thanks for watching

[@JDSWeather]

Pro tip when removing and replacing a stuck shower arm you can use a pair of channel locks stick one side of the handle into the shower arm the length of the channel locks will provide more leverage

[@jeffostroff]

Another great tip!

[@at-br7qp]

Thank you! Helped a lot! 🙏

[@jeffostroff]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it!

[@getupandgo77]

Thank you. Excellent video! helped me immensely

[@ggcookshealthymeals]

Great video Jeff. Thank you!

[@jeffostroff]

Glad you liked it!

[@glenwest6079]

Thanks for all your great videos and information. I just bought the same one. How do you like it or has anyone bought this? Please let me know what you think about this.

[@jeffostroff]

I like it so far I could use a little more pressure from it some people remove the Federally required water flow restrictor out of it to get more water to go through it. I prefer to reserve the water, and the body will get used to it in a week

[@glenwest6079]

@@jeffostroff I will have to remove it too.

[@bighecs53]

Super useful! Likes and subscribed

[@jeffostroff]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rubikclub]

Thank you so much! This video and another of yours about how to remove stuck shower arm really helps a lot! I have a questions after we installed the shower nipple/arm is, how could we tell if it’s tighten enough in the pipe? We used hand to tighten, and then used the plier, but it doesn’t seem it’s tighten enough

[@jeffostroff]

I tighten the arm until the screwdriver inside the pipe feels like it won't go another round.

[@schutzhund3933]

That’s my kit every time I stay in a hotel! Change that low flow to my full power handheld head!!

[@jeffostroff]

good idea

[@tishe.7086]

Amazing content. Very useful

[@josephmalinowski6817]

If I have to use pliers I will wrap the end of the pliers with electrical tape and also use a rag on the pipe so I do not scratch it. But usually with plumbing if you over tighten you're either going to crack the pipe or you're going to tighten it so much that you're going to create a leak.

[@jeffostroff]

That is why my Rule of thumb with plumbing his hand tightening and then a quarter to a 1/2 turn with a tool

[@tompowell1260]

Great video as always. This question is off the subject. There is a toilet you always recommend I just can't remember the name can you help me with the one you use for remodels. Thanks

[@jeffostroff]

Here is the toilet: homedepot.sjv.io/3PBkKA

[@tompowell1260]

@@jeffostroff Thank you. I really appreciate it.

[@samsargent8326]

Thanks Jeff, you are the Best!

[@jeffostroff]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked the video!

[@AucklandBlonde]

Excellent video

[@jeffostroff]

Glad you liked it

[@baddog4347]

I really like your how to videos 👍

[@jeffostroff]

Thanks Bad Dog!

[@The-Homecook-0000]

Awesome video...Thanks brother for the tips.

[@jakemarten2058]

Great video, thanks!

[@greenbuoy40]

Do you have a video on how to release the shower handle that’s stuck? Handle is off and screw is out and the back piece is stuck

[@jeffostroff]

Yes it is called "How to Remove a Stuck Moen Shower Cartridge" kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2Kcgn99f52XoM0 "

[@greenbuoy40]

@@jeffostroff thank you, I appreciate your reply

[@geraldalfano5581]

Whenever I want to protect a finished surface, I wrap my plier head with two sided carpet tape. This grips the polished surface and also protects it.

[@jeffostroff]

Another great method!

[@MandoMax55]

It seems like there is a lot of support being asked from the bracket behind the wall. Do they make flanges that have attachment points to the wall to help take weight off the bracket?

[@jeffostroff]

No, the bracket does just fine. The load cannot be placed on the drywall so the flange is not a viable option.

[@lisasemmler4111]

Is there a trick for removing the shower head when previous occupants of the home used some kind of adhesive? I've tried to remove mine and it requires so much force I'm worried about damaging the whole thing - and the shower head doesn't budge. 😏

[@jeffostroff]

Use brute force with a long metal pipe two to three feet maybe even 4 feet and just go somewhat easy you don't want to crack the solder pipe connection inside the wall

[@ceeyaaa]

Where is the link to the video for unsticking the arm going into the wall? I don’t see ut

[@jeffostroff]

📺 WATCH: How to Remove a Stuck Shower Arm Pipe For New Shower Head kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6WwqKWBgd6iaJY It is also on end screen

[@Garth2011]

Grohe brand is good. More money but fantastic quality and function. Those product links don't work below.

[@jeffostroff]

I just tested all of them, they all work. Maybe you had a momentary internet issue

[@Garth2011]

@@jeffostroff Not here...still no new window opens to the link...dead it is. This same desktop machine works with other channels. The shop products links do work on the upper right, not the ones in the description area.

[@kayleighking195]

Tagged plumber’s tape is linked to trash Teflon tape at Lowe’s. I learned the hard way as it’s what I bought. I see now you linked in your description the good stuff to Home Depot. Not sure why there is a discrepancy.

[@A83-A83]

Ive got a stuck shower head and can't get it off for the life of me! 😮‍💨 Its driving me crazy! And i dont have a lot of strength. I really want to change it out but can't figure out how to get it off. 😢

[@kellystewart5968]

My shower head will not budge I can’t even get to the arm part I have tried everything what tricks do you know?

[@jeffostroff]

Try a 2 foot long section of 1 1/2" or 2" PVC pipe, you buy them on plumbing aisle at HOme depot, already cut in 24" lengths. Slide it over your wrench, now you have a 24" long moment arm, which I have used before to get them off.

[@thomaswalchesky8961]

What if the pipe coming out of the wall is straight? I have one I want to replace but I’m concerned about twisting too hard and creating a leak.

[@jeffostroff]

The good news is if you use the Teflon tape you don't really need to twist harder than hand tighten and then maybe you could wrap some tape around the pipe and use your pliers to go another quarter of a turn after that and you should be fine

[@thomaswalchesky8961]

@@jeffostroff I’m a bit more concerned about removal.

[@rhetoricByEric]

How do you keep the fixture from rotating on the wall arm pipe? It sits vertical but leans too easily. (I bought the same shower head. ) I think I might have over tightened and ruined the washer / filter in the shower head. Also, i removed the arm pipe and looked into the wall. The female end has noticeable mineral build up. Suggestions?

[@jeffostroff]

For the mineral deposit build-up you can stick one of those long bristle brushes into the opening of that threaded female connector and try to remove some of the deposits that way. As for tightening the shower head make sure you use a wrench if you really want to type and once that pressure is in there against the black rubber gasket that should be enough to keep it from spinning around on you.

[@rhetoricByEric]

In the process of cleaning out the female in-wall connector I managed to damage the threads, so my simple home improvement exercise has turned into big fail and a call to the plumber for next week.

[@rhetoricByEric]

Follow up: It turns I out I did NOT damage the threads in the wall pipe. Thank goodness. Instead the last 1/8th inch of the shower arm sheared off in the wall pipe. It was so clean only a close examination of the shower arm showed the break. The plumber recognized the situation right away and managed to cut it out.

[@HATEBEEZYHATEBEEZY]

Thanks screw driver method helped me remove/change the arm pipe

[@sujaysukumaran8711]

My shower arm is straight. No bend..and it is stuck. Tried pliers, channel locks, doesn't budge. Anyone have any ideas?

[@michaelthompson7570]

And…if the pipe suddenly drops out of view and you have to go into the wall to retrieve it???

[@jeffostroff]

Hopefully that would never happen

[@GainesMediaInc]

....had that happen with a cell phone once. NOT fun.

[@lifegoeson05]

Funny enough I just purchased this same shower head from Costco.

[@jeffostroff]

So did I!

[@vicferrari89]

This is the most professional demo Iv'e seem on this BUT.....I'm still puzzled why every demo on how to replace shower head tells you to apply teflon in the threads. With that rubber gasket in there, there's not only is no reason to apply teflon but at the same time, it still does no good in preventing a leak if that gasket goes bad. The proof is, try applying the teflon tape to the shower arm then take out the rubber gasket from the shower head then install. I bet it leaks and leaks bad. Real bad. Of course, you DO need to apply the teflon tape to the shower arm into the wall. I hope I didn't need to say that.

[@kmellow60]

I would wrap electrical tape around the wrench and pliers teeth. It’s easier to remove from the tools rather than the new shower head.

[@mingying2956]

I wonder how do you like the shower head?

[@jeffostroff]

I like having both the top stream and the handheld stream running at the same It gives me better coverage than the shower head that it replaced.

[@tedmcdonald3377]

😎🛠️😎🛠️😎

[@jeffostroff]

What's up Ted thanks for stopping by

[@MichaelRei99]

One thing I hate is when people put Teflon tape where it’s not needed. Any connection that has a rubber washer on it does not need Teflon tape and can actually mask a poorly tightened connection. A true professional would not do this.

[@jeffostroff]

Agree But I also followed the directions of the manufacturer which state to put the Teflon tape on both sides of this pipe. And certainly you need it on the side that goes inside the wall because there is no gasket in there it's just a threaded female connection.

[@MichaelRei99]

@@jeffostroff I think I misstated my response. You are correct in where you put the Teflon tape. Sorry if it caused any confusion.

[@mwmwm3388]

It’s scary I feel like I’m gonna break a pipe and water leaking in the walls lol

[@jeffostroff]

Trust yourself!

[@Z5Z5Z5]

Me but I'm in an apartment on the 19th floor. 😂

[@Brett_Cale]

I Need help! I've been recording videos on a building that looks like its going to collapse please contact me!

[@jeffostroff]

Brett, I saw your video on Tik tok, I think, the other day. I was going to contact you for permission to use your videos. Can you DM me on facebook? facebook.com/jostroff

[@Brett_Cale]

@@jeffostroff Absolutely, I'll send you a link to my Tik-Tok, you can download all my videos about it from there I have a ton of videos on it.

[@Brett_Cale]

@@jeffostroff I sent a PM!

[@MrNsentra]

subscribed! but your camera aperture is too small.. everything but your face is out of focus, can't tell what you're pointing at

[@Sylvan_dB]

My shower arm threads broke off inside the female fitting. (It was already cracked and dripping inside the wall.) That is a pain. Maybe you know better techniques? Oh and BTW, vinegar yes but no baking soda. Baking soda neutralizes the vinegar and minimizes its effectiveness.

[@jeffostroff]

Baking soda makes a huge carbonated flow Which helps dissolve stuff and then you Use vinegar again. If something breaks off inside the wall my method of repair is to cut a hole on the dry wall either on the front side with the bathtub is, or on the back side of the drywall on the other room next to it and then you just have to unsaunter the part out of there and sautter in a new female connector and then patch up the dry wall.

[@gsgleason]

Soaking something in vinegar and baking soda is stupid beyond belief. Please don't tell people such nonsense. The two will just neutralize each other. Just use vinegar, FFS.

[@billyswann3548]

Sorry Jeff... The first part of this video is unwatchable. While your face is perfectly in focus... it would have been more educational if what you were showing us was in focus instead of blurred. its obvious that you figured it out at some point but you should have re-shot the first 6 mins.

[@jeffostroff]

It was in focus when It was in focus when we were showing the business action a part of me talking is really my face supposed to be the primary thing to look at when I Show something that needs to be worked on or show it perfectly in focus. You're confusing a photographic term called boceh with bad focusing.