Non-standard shower arm

[alec]

I had to replace my shower head and bought a new one. When I went to install it (screw it onto the shower arm) I realized it was up-turned instead of down-turned - so shower head could not be used (wrong angle completely).

The shower arm is "plastered" into the wall so i don't think i can twist it around. What do I do? try to remove the plaster (or whatever it is)? Break through it? I dont' want to remove tile or make this into a major project if avoidable.

[spudnuty]

That's strange is it in the US? So the one you replaced was articulated so it would point down? Which you could still do with a chrome 45=BA and chrome nipple or a swivel. Is it 1/2 "? If it's a standard set up it would be a 1/2" riser to a 90" to the chrome arm. If it is that you should be able to turn it down 180=BA. If not use the adapter. Richard

[alec]

Yes - we're in Los Angeles. The rest of your post gets a little too technical for me...... the shower head i replaced had two "hinges" which allowed me to set it up to work (I never thought about it though).

All those other things you mention - nipple, swivel, riser, adaptor - where do i get these? Is there somewhere online I can take a look as I think it will be obvious if they suit?

What/how is the shower arm attached back to the pipe - is it screwed ? If so can I not just unscrew it and screw it back pointing down or just get a replacement?

[spudnuty]

OK Check out this site:

is a very common installation for a shower. See where the angled upper shower outlet screws into the 90=BA that's screwed into the 1X4 support. You might be able to gently turn that 180=BA clockwise so it is facing down or CCW but that might leak inside the wall. Conversely you could add parts onto the outlet pipe. Usually that pipe is 1/2". Very common. Just go to any hardware store and tell them your problem. Seems like a 90=BA or 45=BA street "el" would solve your problem. Richard

[alec]

Thanks for all your help!