How to Install an Adjustable Shower Arm to Raise or Lower the Height of Your Shower Head

Is your shower head mounted way too low, making showers super frustrating?
That’s probably because your shower arm pipe is located very low on your shower wall….or maybe you’re just a very tall person. Either way, we have the answer to your problem. You need an adjustable shower arm.
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This part attaches between your shower arm pipe and shower head. That means you don’t have to do any tricky plumbing or drill holes in your wall!
The adjustable shower arm is equipped with interlocking gears that tighten and loosen to either raise or lower the height of your shower head. So, yes, this is also a great product for those that are shorter and need easier access to the showerhead.
In this video, I'm going to explain the features of the HammerHead Showers 12" or 16” adjustable height shower arm extension, install the part and show you how it works with water running through it.
All you need is:
- Adjustable Shower Arm Extension
- Teflon Thread Seal Tape (Included with HammerHead Showers kit)
- Adjustable Wrench or Pliers
- Cloth or Rag
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The HammerHead Showers 12” or 16" adjustable shower arms are a universal sizes so they not only connect to all shower arm pipes but work with all shower head types including: hand held shower heads, rainfall shower heads, fixed shower heads and many more!
Made from solid brass, it's built to last. You'll also find that our part has an independently moving tightening nut. That means you can tighten the shower arm all the way down and still get it exactly lined up. If you’ve had issued with fixed tightening nuts causing off-center installations, you’ll know what I mean.
Let’s jump in and take a look at how quickly you can resolve your issue of having an annoyingly low shower head.
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[@masmuneblade]

The absolute most important thing, is the kind of extender. Most cheaper extenders out don't have a free floating nut to attach to the pipe. Which means, if it doesn't, you're most likely gonna end up tightening the cheaper models into a position that isn't vertical, but horizontal. Defeating the whole purpose

[@theshowerheadstore]

Thank you for the comment and feedback, Jay. Very much appreciated.

[@Apollo_Blaze]

Thanks Justin!...great video and you explain it so well.....I have an extender that I am going to install soon....I also want the rain shower head too....you're awesome!

[@freedthekreed]

Great video! I had a leak in the first joint and this video solved the issue. Thanks!

[@theshowerheadstore]

You are very welcome. Please let us know if you need help with anything else.

[@revoltac3785]

just ordered.....hope this solves my problem!!

[@theshowerheadstore]

I'm sure it will. Let us know. ;)

[@oscarmejia604]

Incredible video , fixed my shower in no time!

[@theshowerheadstore]

Thanks for letting us know, Dennis. Let me know if you need anything else.

[@SuperMrpanchovilla]

Thanks man. Super cool gadget.

[@theshowerheadstore]

You are very welcome, Hector and thanks for the feedback!

[@Inves-Tino]

I’m 5’9, I have a rental where the shower head is 5’7.... so this is amazing thank you!!!!

[@theshowerheadstore]

You are so welcome!

[@DeeDee-hx1km]

very helpful. thank you

[@DeeDee-hx1km]

I wondered what the white strips were for!

[@temarmalcolm1741]

You are very welcome, Dee Dee!

[@Kinisamily]

Thank you! I have a ball joint and got the adapter for it, installed this and was like why is it just hanging there.

[@Chris-Alia]

Where would the sprite filter fit? On the arm before you attach the extension bar?

[@dianafernandez930]

Thank you

[@theshowerheadstore]

Anytime!

[@jes587690]

Awesome Justin, think I would of installed a nipple to take out the old pipe to gave myself a little more height....little sleaker look as well. Great fix forsure!

[@theshowerheadstore]

Awesome!

[@prettyshadesofme1508]

Thanks

[@theshowerheadstore]

You are welcom! Happy to help!

[@maxinejsf2693]

the extention bar didn't align with the shower arm..it landed in about the 8 o'clock position. idk if my extention bar is different than yours tho they appear the same

[@theshowerheadstore]

It could be that your arm doesn’t have an independently spinning female tightening nut which will cause this to happen. Ours does.

[@shadowfaxproductions4787]

Thank u

[@theshowerheadstore]

You are welcome! I'm so glad this was helpful!

[@Izabella_playz]

this device lows the water pressure???

[@agunslinger9349]

Why not just replace arm to straight while there? Great videos though!

[@Protectereli]

my keeps tilting left and right, like my shower head is to heavy or something. If i balance it perfectly at the top it will stay but as soon as i move it even slightly gravity makes it spin down counter clockwise. Any idea what that is?

[@theshowerheadstore]

When adjusting the wingnuts, you will need to get the gears locked up in place. There is a round fitting on the other side of the wingnut that should be snapped all the way in place. After which you use the wingnut to tighten again.

[@agrantis21]

Hello I need help trying to install a shower filter on my shower. The fittings are the exact same, what adapter or thing do I need to make it work?

[@theshowerheadstore]

That is a great question! If this is a showerfilter you should not need any adapters as everything should be in the 1/2 inch standard. Everything should be compatible with one another.

[@agrantis21]

@@theshowerheadstore thanks very much for getting back to me. Ok well the fittings are the exact same. I bought a shower filter from a company the fittings are both male, and not male to female. So I just need to know if I need to measure the fitting on my shower head, and get the required adapter? I hope you can let me know

[@Kinisamily]

@@agrantis21 I had the same problem. I have a ball joint and came across a video where the guy said he got adapters from Amazon. The name of the company is New Resources Group. I got all three for 26$.

[@SmallFry900]

Will this work with a handheld showerhead w/a hose, or is it better for regular showerheads? I need to use the hose type to rinse my hair but I can barely reach it.

[@theshowerheadstore]

Absolutely! Our Adjustable Shower Arm is designed to work seamlessly with both handheld showerheads with hoses and fixed showerheads. You'll have no trouble reaching and rinsing your hair with the hose type. Happy showering! 🚿😊

[@gg4you4170]

I need a pivoting shower head. The water comes in on the side of the shower instead of the front. I'm trying to turn my shower/bathtub in a renovation but cant change where the water comes into the shower. I need to be able to turn the shower head. Thoughts?

[@theshowerheadstore]

You can take a look at our Swivel Adapters here: www.theshowerheadstore.com/collections/accessories/products/shower-head-swivel-adapter This adapter adds an additional 15 degrees of adjustability to your existing shower head and it easily attaches between your shower arm and shower head. Let me know if it helps.

[@jenniferwilliams8756]

The first main section I screwed in won’t stay. Do you have any suggestions or is it broken?

[@theshowerheadstore]

Please send an email to [e-mail] so we can assist you better

[@floridaredneck]

I wonder why these pipes are always so low to begin with. You taped clockwise correctly on the top fitting, but you wrapped counter clockwise when you did the lower one. Always wrap tape in the direction of tightening for the best fit.

[@theshowerheadstore]

You are correct, the second wrapping of the Teflon Tape was done counter clockwise which is incorrect. Thanks for picking that out.

[@phototristan]

You can replace the pipe that goes in to the wall too with a longer and higher one but I guess there is some slight risk in doing that in case something behind the wall breaks.

[@theshowerheadstore]

Hi! I definitely understand. It depends on how the shower arm was attached to the pipes. For example, if plumber's putty or other kinds of adhesives were used.

[@swayz87]

Definitely an option. But this is great if you're in an apartment and renting!

[@allourep]

What if I turn that original shower head arm lose one half turn so that it’s angled upward for a shower head I’m installing? Am I risking leaks just with this half turn lose to have it angled upward?

[@theshowerheadstore]

There's always a risk of leaks if a component is not fully tightened down. In this case, I would suggest using a heavy amount of thread seal tape on the end of the shower arm going into the wall. That way you can mitigate the chances of any leaks while still being able to have the shower arm pipe pointing up. Do your best to thread the shower arm as far into the wall without damaging the internal plumbing. The screwdriver technique outlined in our video "How to Change A Shower Arm and Flange In 5 Minutes" will help out big time.

[@11111972cjb]

LOOSE not "lose" good grief!

[@777sweett777]

It's not that serious...we all understood! This is not a resume', nor a letter to the queen of England!

[@Apollo_Blaze]

@@777sweett777 LOL...Good Reply...and I totally agree!

[@DissTrackTed]

@@11111972cjb lol 🤦‍♂️ I mean I like a good grammar Nazi but damn bro you got a screw "loose". GOOD GRIEF 😂 😂 😂 😂

[@sukimanders]

so this is good for short people too? bc my shower head is super high and I can't reach the handheld part

[@theshowerheadstore]

Yes, this can sure be used for short persons as well.

[@Youtuberkt]

How much weight can you put on the end of the shower exension? A 12 inch shower head stay okay?

[@theshowerheadstore]

Hi. Our Shower Arm can hold up to 4 kgs (8.8 lbs) of weight. It perfectly supports your 12-inch shower arm without a problem. We've designed the locking gears to be very deep so that they don't wear out. That said, it's extremely important that you make sure that they are fully locked into place and both ends of the connector are flush before tightening down the wingnut. You should always make sure that the arm is securely fastened before use. Thanks for your question!

[@theshowerheadstore]

@kiyonexus Thank you for your feedback.

[@theshowerheadstore]

@kiyonexus If you have any issues with your order, please reach out to us for more help. Thank you.

[@Em-vy6ge]

In regards to the piece that independently spins on the shower arm you have, I have an arm extender where that piece does not independently spin. It feels like I'm relying on luck to get my shower arm and head to line up properly. Any advice in that situation?

[@theshowerheadstore]

Hi Em! Thank you for reaching out. In this case, I would definitely suggest a new shower arm extender. Especially since it would be difficult to adjust and leave it jut as you want. Otherwise, it is going to be very difficult to adjust.

[@A22208]

My shower head is like soooo tall. I hate it. Im 5'2 and i need something to bring it down at least a foot

[@theshowerheadstore]

Then get this or a slide bar with handheld.

[@martinviola5554]

Yeah looks like the teflon went on backwards

[@theshowerheadstore]

According to google.. "When you begin the application, start the tape on the second thread and apply clockwise. Doing so will help prevent cross threading and ensure tape does not end up inside the pipe. Once you have your proper placement, keep the tape tight and continue wrapping three times."

[@johnnyfmorgan]

Hi will this work with an aquasana shower filter?

[@theshowerheadstore]

It should work, as the Aquasana uses the same 1/2 inch shower pipe. I haven't tried that specific set up myself. The only thing I'm worried is if the weight would impact long term in the structural stability of the plastic male thread part.

[@johnnyfmorgan]

@@theshowerheadstore Thanks for the reply and good point. I will consider that.

[@adaliacunningham5902]

Very easy, just hard to loosen to get nut off!

[@theshowerheadstore]

Thanks for letting us know, Adalia. Let me know if you have any other questions.

[@xnetpc]

These arms suck. They are supposed to to hold whatever position you set by tightening the wingnuts at each end, but they wear out quickly and your shower head starts moving down. You tighten them again after resetting the shower head height, and hope it at least holds long enough to finish your shower. I've bought a few of them over years, each time hoping it was just me and this time it is going to work, but I wind up removing them and throwing them away.

[@theshowerheadstore]

Thanks for the feedback. Unfortunately, we no longer sell these 10-inch extension Shower arm. The new arm extension arm is equipped with the DEEPEST GEARS on the MARKET so you can be assured that the shower arm won't sag or droop. We call them Shark Teeth - they are that strong! To make adjustment easier, we got rid of the flimsy wingnuts and upgraded to cross-shaped knobs that are ergonomic and maximize tightening strength. you can find more information here: www.theshowerheadstore.com/collections/accessories/products/adjustable-shower-arm?variant=28328568717396

[@michelradford164]

😊😊😊

[@potatoception7773]

Did he just use their bath towel to wipe off the grime from the shower head, and then put it right back? Friend or not, that’s just nasty.

[@nrnei8147]

Aisoso is shit. Don’t buy aisoso.

[@theshowerheadstore]

Hello Nrnei, thanks for reaching out regarding this. We do not stock these at the moment but we are looking to relaunch our very own shower arm. We recommend getting the Delta Faucet 10 inch shower arm extender.