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Replacing a Shower Head
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 If
you have a dripping shower head first check your water pressure,
if that checks out it may time for a new shower head. You will find
that a new shower head is a fairly inexpensive to buy.
Installing a shower head is takes about an hour and can be done
in just a few easy steps:
1) Wrap the Stem in Cloth:To remove the old head without marring
the stem, wrap a cloth or thin towel around the stem.
2) Twist its Head Off:Use two wrenches to remove the old head:
one to hold the stem in place and one to twist off the old head.
3) Seal the Connection:To seal the connection between the stem
and head, wrap the threads with Teflon tape or pipe dope.
4) Affix the New Head:Screw the new shower head onto the threaded
stem. New heads will contain water-saving flow restrictors.
With the new shower head in place you are ready to enjoy a nice,
long shower. Notice that when you turn it off --- no more dripping!
Tips for saving water:
Bathroom use accounts for about 75 percent of the water used inside
the home.
· Check regularly for any leaks and fix them. Most common
bathroom leaks are found in toilets, faucets, and water hose bibs.
· Replace older, larger-use toilets with the newer ultra-low
flush models. Standard toilets manufactured prior to the 1980s usually
require five to seven gallons per flush. Toilets sold during the
80s and early 90s use 3.5 gallons per flush. Since 1992, new toilets
must use 1.6 gallons or less per flush.
· Install a displacement device, such as a plastic bottle
or toilet tank bag or "bank," inside the toilet tank.
These devices can save up to 20 percent of the water your toilet
uses. (Note: Do NOT use a brick — it can crumble and damage
the fixture.)
· Do NOT use the toilet to dispose of paper, facial tissues,
or cigarettes.
· Take a five-minute shower, rather than a bath.
· Install a low-flow showerhead. It can save about half the
amount of water you typically use in the shower, while still providing
a refreshing, cleansing shower.
· Turn the tap water off while brushing your teeth or shaving.
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