| Leaky faucets, clogged shower heads, cold water | | | | be farther down the pipe. After plunging the drain a |
| instead of hot and poor drainage are all a part of the | | | | few times, you can run water to see if you have |
| headaches associated with shower plumbing. Most of | | | | loosened the clog and the water now drains. If not, |
| us do not want to deal with these problems and will | | | | you may need to try one more thing before calling |
| call a plumber. On the other hand, we want to save a | | | | for help. Try some Drano and follow the directions |
| little money and may decide the job will be easy and | | | | and you should clear the clog if it is nothing more |
| try it ourselves. | | | | serious than a clogged drain. |
| By knowing a few simple plumbing facts, you might | | | | Shower Plumbing and the Shower Installation |
| be able to fix the shower stall yourself. You will need | | | | If you want to, you can install your own shower and |
| the right tools, but some jobs can be done relatively | | | | plumbing [ without the help of a plumber. Once you |
| easy. It all depends on your determination and ability | | | | have your shower picked out and the plumbing |
| to do some simple steps. | | | | materials in order, you can begin the installation |
| The Shower is Clogged | | | | project. You usually receive instructions to follow |
| The problem most people experience in the | | | | when installing the shower and plumbing; therefore, |
| bathroom is the shower clog. The first thing to check | | | | you need to follow the directions systematically. |
| with the shower plumbing is the drain cap to make | | | | After you turn off your water supply, you can then |
| sure it is free of hair and other debris. In addition, the | | | | begin installing the pipes and then check for leaks |
| drain has an inside part that sometimes collects hair | | | | before sealing up the wall. Many people put a mirror |
| and debris that flows through the drain cap. You | | | | or something over the opening for quick and easy |
| need to remove the cap and then check to see if | | | | access in emergencies. After the showerhead and all |
| the clog appears in this area. You can use a wire of | | | | plumbing are installed, you are ready for the first run. |
| some kind to pull the clog out of the drain. | | | | Turn the shower plumbing on and see how things |
| If you discover that these steps do not clear the | | | | flow. All should be fine if you followed directions. It is |
| shower plumbing problem, you next would try the | | | | not very hard to install and fix problems with shower |
| plunger to see if you can loosen and debris that could | | | | plumbing as long as you follow directions. |