I currently have a cheap shower rose like this one http://www.bunnings.com.au/brasshards-wels-3-star-all-direct… and would like to replace it with something like this http://www.bunnings.com.au/estilo-wels-3-star-single-functio…
I am also considering getting a shower filter.
Would this be straight forward to replace? Any tips on shower filters, or thoughts in general would be greatly appreciated.
I suspect a shower filter is designed to wash the cash out of your wallet more effectively. For normal city tap water I suspect it wouldn't do anything.
unless the OP is talking about a flow restrictor.
What's the rationale behind getting a shower filter? / For normal city tap water I suspect it wouldn't do anything.
One link from www.google.com.au/search?q=shower+filter+hot+water+chlorinat… -
www.criticalcactus.com/shower-head-water-filter-benefits/
Take as you will and discuss / have fun.
Oh.. Dear.. God..
Just as I thought, specially designed to flush away the cash in your wallet. But I'll have to get one as I'll instantly feel fitter and younger after having a shower with one fitted. ::eyeroll::
Already mentioned below, but don't forget the plumber's tape!
I did exactly the same thing and have got the exact same shower head. The new shower head is not the best. It started getting loose after about 1 year of use, so every once in a while I have to adjust the shower head and tighten it up to get it to stay in one position. I would suggest you shell out some more money and get a better one. On the plus side, I think my old shower head didn't have a filter so it was pushing out a lot of water, this new shower head seems to have limited the water coming out, saving me money.
All you need is some plumbers tape and a wrench. Not hard to replace. But I must warn you that I have been notified before by other members of OzB that some plumbing work cannot be done DIY, you have to get a plumber to do it. I am not sure if replacing a shower head falls under this.
i was told by Bunnings staff to stretch a few dollars beyond Estilo brand.
Says a lot when their own staff don't approve of their own products.
Hmmm… looking through the Bunnings selection. Other brands that is not Estilo would cost twice as much. Maybe I should wait for Masters to have a plumbing sale. They seem to be cycling through discounts on their range categories.
Don't forget plumbers thread- use heaps of it- ie 10 twists. It goes on clockwise
It's pretty much screw off and screw the new one on.
As Altomic says don't forget the teflon tape.
I would stay away from the cheapy shower heads. I used to buy them too but the joint/hinges or whatever would become loose after only a few months and the head would keep on drooping.
As long as the two shower heads/roses have the same connection it's quite simply a matter of unscrewing one and screwing on the other. Couldn't be more simple.
What's the rationale behind getting a shower filter?