After learning how to fix my shower hose I then learnt how to replace it and then how to remove the jammed on shower hose Reducer. All fitted perfectly but then leaks sprung from the hose connecting to the shower controller. I was so disappointed in myself as I wanted to surprise my dad. He was still impressed and very happy as we have had to shower bending down because we had half a hose since January, so this was still an improvement. That all led me to this video. GREAT video! will get then O-rings tomorrow. I'm sure they will work as I cen see EXACTLY WHY the water is coming out...no seal (has washers but those are deeper inside. TY for this awesome video mate. You got a new subber : ]
THANK YOU Men might not need the 4 minute video, but I appreciate it and you..saved me from going through a stressful return for a replacement hose I had bought.
Free Tip: Do NOT go to small privately owned bathroom and plumbing shops. They tried to rip me off today saying that I needed to buy a new hose for £25 after I already bought one from Wickes for £8. When I went to Wickes a superb guy helped me out. He WD-40'd the stuck Reducer a little then opened up a new packet of a specialized Self-Grip Pliers (which he wasn't allowed to do) and twisted it and got it off. We saw the amount of limescale build up and I asked him if vinegar was ok to use and he said "ye spot on". (soaked it in Cyder vinegar for 10 mins ALL the limescale disintegrated leaving a lovely shine.) But before that omw home I went back to that rip-off merchant's store: Me: "Hi! You remember me?" Store Manager: "ye hi" Me: "Remember you told me this was all one part right?" Store Manager: "Ye very difficult to get seperate parts. You have to order in advance" Me: Unscrewed the 2 parts and showed him Store Manager: Expression like a deer in the headlights of an oncoming car Me: "And you tried to scam me with bullshit saying I need to spend almost 3 times what I paid at Wickes for a hose which didn't even have the right connector or even returns policy. Because of that I won't be shopping here again and I'm going to make sure people know how you operate. Latas" Store Manager: "oh, sorry" lol
I bought a new shower hose to freshen things up, but I can't stop it from leaking from the base. I have a power shower with strong flow but the old hose didn't have a noticeable leak at the base (not a tap but from the wall). I tried a spare o ring that came with the hose and managed to stretch it around the base head but it still leaks. I am out of ideas! Would a better fitting o ring be the next thing to try? The old hose even leaks now! I am guessing some limescale was helping to seal it in the past. Any ideas?
Debbie. What has been demonstrated in the video does not fix the problem. It may stop water from escaping from the hose but water will still be leaking internally.
Mains water to shower control unit needs a washer. On/Off, needs a washer. What the video shows is a leaky hose, so, yes. There is an internal leak. To fix the problem, you need to remove the shower control unit and fit a new washer connecting the mains input to the unit.
Hi my shower leaking underneath the screws &leaking and I'm mo plumber I dnt no anything bout leaks nee shower got fitted now its leaking shower by pipe pls give me advice
Hi I have the same shower as this but the water is leaking out of the shower head and when I turn it very tight off it almost stops but still dripping a bit. How do I fix this? Thanks
Putting 2 "O" rings on does not solve the leakage. the leak is either coming from the main supply to the shower or, it is a problem with the control valve on the unit.
Did you say "Life Made Simple?" You are my Life Saviour! This simple 4mins video clip relieved my weeks of worries. Thank You!!
Absolutely perfect! This has been doing my head in for longer than it should have. Followed your advice and the leak is gone. Thank you sir!!
FANTASTIC!
I had no idea what to do...
Now I do!
Thank You👍
After learning how to fix my shower hose I then learnt how to replace it and then how to remove the jammed on shower hose Reducer. All fitted perfectly but then leaks sprung from the hose connecting to the shower controller. I was so disappointed in myself as I wanted to surprise my dad. He was still impressed and very happy as we have had to shower bending down because we had half a hose since January, so this was still an improvement.
That all led me to this video. GREAT video! will get then O-rings tomorrow. I'm sure they will work as I cen see EXACTLY WHY the water is coming out...no seal (has washers but those are deeper inside.
TY for this awesome video mate. You got a new subber : ]
I love this video it just help me learn how to fix my shower hose but how do I know what size washer to put in the shower hose
solved! Saves me a return trip to the DIY store. A bit of a hack.. but hey, sometimes it's whatever works
Awesome vid you totally solved my probelm, thanks
Thanks, very useful video!
THANK YOU Men might not need the 4 minute video, but I appreciate it and you..saved me from going through a stressful return for a replacement hose I had bought.
Great video, much appreciated. Will comment if it works!
Thank you so much.I will fix my hose today.
Thanks for sharing.
Very helpful!
Life made easy or Life made simple?
Wow thanks for this great tips.
You are welcome - very easy to do.
What are these rings called? I found some that say they are for outdoor water hose faucets. Which size should I look for my universal showerhead?
Thanks dude, sorted now 👌🏻
Free Tip: Do NOT go to small privately owned bathroom and plumbing shops. They tried to rip me off today saying that I needed to buy a new hose for £25 after I already bought one from Wickes for £8. When I went to Wickes a superb guy helped me out. He WD-40'd the stuck Reducer a little then opened up a new packet of a specialized Self-Grip Pliers (which he wasn't allowed to do) and twisted it and got it off. We saw the amount of limescale build up and I asked him if vinegar was ok to use and he said "ye spot on". (soaked it in Cyder vinegar for 10 mins ALL the limescale disintegrated leaving a lovely shine.)
But before that omw home I went back to that rip-off merchant's store:
Me: "Hi! You remember me?"
Store Manager: "ye hi"
Me: "Remember you told me this was all one part right?"
Store Manager: "Ye very difficult to get seperate parts. You have to order in advance"
Me: Unscrewed the 2 parts and showed him
Store Manager: Expression like a deer in the headlights of an oncoming car
Me: "And you tried to scam me with bullshit saying I need to spend almost 3 times what I paid at Wickes for a hose which didn't even have the right connector or even returns policy. Because of that I won't be shopping here again and I'm going to make sure people know how you operate. Latas"
Store Manager: "oh, sorry"
lol
Great job
very good thank you
I tried this. It worked right now.
I bought a new shower hose to freshen things up, but I can't stop it from leaking from the base. I have a power shower with strong flow but the old hose didn't have a noticeable leak at the base (not a tap but from the wall). I tried a spare o ring that came with the hose and managed to stretch it around the base head but it still leaks. I am out of ideas! Would a better fitting o ring be the next thing to try? The old hose even leaks now! I am guessing some limescale was helping to seal it in the past. Any ideas?
Thank you.
Your welcome - Life Made Simple
YOU SHOULD HAVE AT LEAST PUT A LINK TO THE RINGS.
What does that mean
thank you...will attempt to fix myself now
Debbie. What has been demonstrated in the video does not fix the problem. It may stop water from escaping from the hose but water will still be leaking internally.
Mains water to shower control unit needs a washer. On/Off, needs a washer. What the video shows is a leaky hose, so, yes. There is an internal leak. To fix the problem, you need to remove the shower control unit and fit a new washer connecting the mains input to the unit.
Hi my shower leaking underneath the screws &leaking and I'm mo plumber I dnt no anything bout leaks nee shower got fitted now its leaking shower by pipe pls give me advice
What does it mean if my shower is leaking from the same spot but when the shower is off? New cartridge required?
What is call for the ring you put on. And where I can buy that. Thanks
O-ring
To unscrew the hose, do you normally turn clockwise?
Nop, to unscrew it turn it anticlockwise direction.Always Remember left loosely, right tightey.
Thanks bud
+Hitesh Patel no probs
after I type this I'm going to home depot to pick up some of those o rings. I hope it works.
+sgreen4 Did it work?
+laurence boubou actually my shower hose was defective but I think it would work in another hose. They don't cost much
Hi I have the same shower as this but the water is leaking out of the shower head and when I turn it very tight off it almost stops but still dripping a bit. How do I fix this? Thanks
i guess I am quite off topic but does anybody know a good place to stream newly released series online ?
@Jedidiah Kevin Try Flixzone. Just search on google for it =)
@Lennon Neil Definitely, I've been watching on FlixZone for months myself :D
@Lennon Neil Thanks, signed up and it seems to work :D I appreciate it !
@Jedidiah Kevin Glad I could help :D
I needed this cause mine did this to me and I don't want to tell my mom
What are those rings called?
maryam astra onion rings! "Washer"
I'm trying to remove my shower hose from the shower base but it won't budge. I've even tried pliers and all. I don't know what to do :(
Yes.It is a nightmare to unscrew it if it is too tight.When you screw it next time try not to use pliers to tighten it.
cool
its a washer fix, not a hose fix. how to fix blown hose?
Thanks, but this video could've been 1 minute long max :)
...5 minutes for an o-ring replacement...?! That's not life made simple - that's life made short
Putting 2 "O" rings on does not solve the leakage. the leak is either coming from the main supply to the shower or, it is a problem with the control valve on the unit.
Dave Thomson that would be the case if it leaked without being on. No?
“15 second fix” 4 min 42 second video