Can you place a mixer shower head in your bathroom? You can do it all by yourself with the following easy-to-follow guide from Duschy! Before starting it is really important to ensure you are prepared with everything you need. It will speed up the flow of your work and help streamline the process.
Equipment You Need to Install a Mixer Shower Head
Below is a list of everything you’ll be needing in order to properly install your new shower head:
This is a mixer shower head kit, and can be purchased from ourselves at Duschy! It includes all the components you need.
Which may be quite necessary if you will be drilling holes in the wall for the mixer valve.
Wrenches and pliers — These Duschy Το κεφάλι ντους will assist you in loosening and fastening parts easily.
A spirit level – This is a tool that will make sure that everything is straight and level when you install it.
Teflon tape – This is used to help stop leaks by sealing connections.
Screws and wall plugs – these will be required to secure the mixer valve to the wall.
A companion to assist you – It is always better to have someone with you to ease your task!
You know all the tools and parts needed so let's dive into the installation process!
Things to Do Before You Begin Installing
Step one is crucial: ensure the water running to your shower has been turned off. This is extremely important for your safety and to avoid water leaking and flooding your bathroom.
Afterwards, you should gently uninstall your old shower head and arm. Use the wrenches and pliers to carefully loosen the fittings. Just be gentle so you don’t break anything. Once you have loosened them enough, you are able to take them off completely.
Now you’re ready to begin attaching your new Duschy bath mixers with hand shower after you have taken off any of the old parts.
Water Connections 101: A Beginner's Guide
Now let’s get the shower head hose connected to the mixer valve. Confirm that flow is secure both here and in the screw connection. If it is a bit loose, you can wrap some Teflon tape around the connection to make it safer and prevent leaking.
Next, we need to connect the mixer valve with the water supply pipes. Takes your time and recheck everything. Before carrying on with the installation, make sure there aren’t any leaks.
Top tips for a secure and strong Install
The connections being made, it’s now time for the mixer valve to be installed on the wall. Grab your spirit level and ensure it is dead straight. This is very important because a wonky install can cause issues down the line. When you are certain it’s level, drill the holes and gently push the wall plugs into place.
Then mount it to the wall, using the screws. Ensure that Duschy mixer shower units is fixed properly so that it remains attached. Once you’ve done that, check again for any possible leaks.
How to Ensure Your Installation Is Successful?
Please check that everything is fastened tight and there are no leaks before turning the water supply back on. This step is crucial! After you have verified that everything is in order, you can turn the water supply back on.
Now come the testing of your new shower head! Turn on the water for a few minutes to make sure everything is working. Then, turn off your water supply immediately after if you see any leaks or issues, and take a look at your connections again.
Just you have to always remember to follow safety guidelines when working with water and electricity to keep yourself safe
Duschy's simple guide ensures that you'll be able to confidently install your mixer shower head. So, enjoy your fresh new shower and happy showering!