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how do i change a shower head properly?

i need to change a shower head and every video makes it look easier than it is. renting, so anything permanent is out. does it need anything special, or is it just patience?
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ajay_reno Oct 29, 2026
rajivk
Unscrew the old one anticlockwise. If it's tight, wrap a cloth round it before putting the wrench on so you don't scratch the finish. Clean the old tape and scale off the threads on the arm, wrap two or three turns of fresh PTFE tape the same direction the head screws on, then hand tighten the new one plus a little bit more. If it has a rubber washer inside, go easy, cranking it squashes the washer and causes the leak. Run it and check for drips.
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