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.
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
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?
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