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Shower Rebuild: Trim and Showerhead Shower Rebuild: Trim and Showerhead From "Ed the Plumber" episode DETP-110

With a new mixing valve in place, Ed explains how to finish the project by installing new trim and a showerhead.

Materials:

Slip-joint pliers
Teflon tape
Thermometer
Tube of silicon calk
New trim
Showerhead
Shower arm
Manufacturer's instructions

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	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C
	Figure D
	Figure E

Installing New Trim

1. Using a pair of slip-joint pliers, loosen the old showerhead and remove.

2. Look at the trim kit to see which way to turn the valve to reach the hottest water (figure A).

3. Use your pliers to open the valve to the hottest position.

4. Next, let the water run for about two minutes to insure that it's fully hot.

5. Using either an electronic or other thermometer (figure B), test the water temperature.

6. Install the trim over the valve cover plate, then caulk if needed.

7. Secure the plate using the included screws (figure C). Make sure they're screwed in as tight as possible.

8. Install the handle, then secure it using the included screw.

9. Then, install the screw cover if your model has one.

Installing the Shower Arm:

1. Remove the old shower head and arm.

2. Cover the threads that will be going into the wall with three or four layers of Teflon tape (figure D). This will help to prevent any leaks.

3. Insert the shower arm into the connection in the wall, being very careful to line up the threads. Don't over tighten.

4. Keep rotating the shower arm (figure E) until it's tight and in place.

5. Attach the new showerhead.