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• Steps
• Tips
• What do you need

The shower head is a perforated nozzle that throws water out at a steep angle. There are many reasons for removing the shower head. For example, when you need to replace a damaged watering can. Perhaps you want to replace it with a more efficient one. Or you move and want to take the watering can with you. The shower head can get stuck and difficult to detach, especially if it is screwed in too tightly or has accumulated too much mineral deposits. Whatever the reason, the following tips will help you disconnect your shower head gently.

Steps

1. 1 Decide if you really need to unscrew the shower head. If the water from the watering can flows more slowly than when you bought it, it may be too early to change it. Over time, water that is high in minerals such as calcium and magnesium can clog the watering can, causing the spray to diminish. A range of acidic chemicals and brushes will be sufficient to dissolve and remove mineral deposits, thereby restoring jet strength. On the other hand, a slow flow of water itself is not that bad. A slow flow of water will help you save money on your water bills as well as water itself, which will benefit the whole community.
2. 2 Look under the watering can and find some small screws. Unscrew them. Most watering cans can be unscrewed by hand, although sometimes you will need to apply some force. Therefore, first try to unscrew the shower head with your hands. If your watering can cannot be unscrewed by hand, take a good pipe wrench or a pair of angle pliers and use them to unscrew the can. Grasp the watering can with one hand and turn the key slowly counterclockwise with the other. Note: do not use excessive force, otherwise you may break the pipe!
3. 3 If the watering can is stuck, try to determine the cause. If you notice visible lime deposits and hard water stains, apply a limescale cleaner to loosen the shower head and remove it easily.
   • If it is still clogged, add more oil or descaler to the watering can. Let them sit on the watering can for 15-20 minutes, then try unscrewing the watering can again. Repeat all of the above, if necessary, until the can is unscrewed.
4. 4 Examine the watering can joint for signs of rust. If you see rust, apply a penetrating oil to remove it. Wait a few minutes for the oil to do its job, then try unscrewing the watering can again. Take a drape and wrap it around the threads to prevent scratching or other damage.

Tips

• If you need to replace your shower head, first wrap the pipe with Teflon foil a few times to prevent leaks after changing the shower head. Simply screw it on in the above way (in reverse order) and wrap the new watering can again with a rag or towel to prevent the pipe wrench from digging into the metal and scratching the finish.

What do you need

• Brushes
• Lime and scale remover
• Penetrating oil
• Drape
• Pipe wrench or angle pliers