I have a ceiling shower head in my rental only. No sprayer. Please Is there a way to switch out to a regular dual shower head instead or add a sprayer? I’m looking everywhere but cannot find the solution.
thought you were going to show how you route the plumbing through the ceiling. is recommended practice to go up over the ceiling joists with copper (if you have attic space) or go through the joists?
If you are in a place with freezing temperatures, you do not want to go into the attic. But if you don’t have freezing temps, it doesn’t really matter. If it’s a the ceiling, it is probably trusses and not joist. You don’t want to be drilling through your trusses. If they run the right way you can go inside them. If they run the opposite way, you might want to drop the ceiling. And if you do have freezing temps, you will for sure want to drop the ceiling. And make sure you vapour barrier first.
Great video - exactly what I was looking for, here's my question - whoever put the original shower head on tightened it WAY too much... and now I am trying to get it off. I've tried the wrenches and it is not budging! Any ideas? Or why it might be so tight? Appreciate any thoughts.
I just bought a hansgrohe shower head. The bathroom has been gutted and I’ve built the frame for the shower, which will have granite tile on floor, walls and ceiling. The bathroom was done originally over 20 years ago. I haven’t done anything with the knobs for the old shower. Should I hire a plumber to replace the hardware for the old shower, including running the pipe to the correct spot on the ceiling? I really don’t want to tear out granite tiles in 5 years to fix a leak or worn out part. Thanks!
+Swamp Games Hey there, if you are replacing everything else I would highly recommend replacing the main valve for the shower. It’s really hard to change later. I would go with a delta or moen, easy to get parts. Any other questions please don’t hesitate to ask us. We will help you in any way we can. Thanks for watching !!
What I really need to know is how you got that piece that goes onto the ceiling on, and you never showed it. The previous owners of our house just painted around it and it broke loose :(
Why do you use pipe dope AND teflon tape together? Also why do you use the teflon tape on the end that is face sealed? I never understood putting thread sealant on threads that are not sealing (i.e. where you have straight threads and a face seal).
We always use tape and dope with threads. Why not? Just a more sure way of no leaks. Leaks are expensive. And yes there’s a gasket. But in 20 years of plumbing, you realize that those gaskets don’t always hold. So again, it’s just another way to insure there’s no leaks or call backs. No time for that
Another awesome update guys! Thanks you! Love the information you guys are providing. Along with the tools required to complete the job safely and efficiently. See you on the next one!! 😊
Hello, Thank you for your video. I live in Singapore and it seems that I cannot find the 'inside pipe wrench'. Any advice on how I may be able to change my rain shower head? Thank you.
Why do all this extra Plumbing when the shower wand temporarily attached to the ceiling will have the same effect but with more adjustments than a rain head. Saving me money and time and worries about overhead leaks.
Hope you enjoy this one, pretty basic. But if you have any questions at all. Let us know!
I have a ceiling shower head in my rental only. No sprayer. Please Is there a way to switch out to a regular dual shower head instead or add a sprayer? I’m looking everywhere but cannot find the solution.
Do we have to shut off the main water first?
Hey i have a ceiling mounted shower head and would like to add a hose but i don't know if it's possible without making holes in the wall
Thank you very helpful
Glad it helped
thought you were going to show how you route the plumbing through the ceiling. is recommended practice to go up over the ceiling joists with copper (if you have attic space) or go through the joists?
If you are in a place with freezing temperatures, you do not want to go into the attic. But if you don’t have freezing temps, it doesn’t really matter. If it’s a the ceiling, it is probably trusses and not joist. You don’t want to be drilling through your trusses. If they run the right way you can go inside them. If they run the opposite way, you might want to drop the ceiling. And if you do have freezing temps, you will for sure want to drop the ceiling. And make sure you vapour barrier first.
You can go through joists without issue.
As long as you keep to the correct maximum size hole in relation to the joist.
They can be notched too.
Me too!
Thank you so much for this demonstration. Tried doing it myself but didn't know the inside pipe wrench existed. God bless you in Jesus name
You are welcome!
Would like to see how plumbing is routed through ceiling/attic. Do you have to insulate pipe or pex?
It doesn’t go through the attic, we hVe freezing temps. So it’s a dropped ceiling
Great video - exactly what I was looking for, here's my question - whoever put the original shower head on tightened it WAY too much... and now I am trying to get it off. I've tried the wrenches and it is not budging! Any ideas? Or why it might be so tight? Appreciate any thoughts.
How did you guys added the hand shower head to that rain head shower ?
We have a diverter valve that runs two heads
I just bought a hansgrohe shower head. The bathroom has been gutted and I’ve built the frame for the shower, which will have granite tile on floor, walls and ceiling. The bathroom was done originally over 20 years ago. I haven’t done anything with the knobs for the old shower. Should I hire a plumber to replace the hardware for the old shower, including running the pipe to the correct spot on the ceiling? I really don’t want to tear out granite tiles in 5 years to fix a leak or worn out part. Thanks!
+Swamp Games Hey there, if you are replacing everything else I would highly recommend replacing the main valve for the shower. It’s really hard to change later. I would go with a delta or moen, easy to get parts. Any other questions please don’t hesitate to ask us. We will help you in any way we can. Thanks for watching !!
Does both heads come on at the same time. If so how to you use one are the other. Thanks
It all depends on the rough in valve
We want to see how you plumed the pipe in the ceiling
Ok we will make a video for that
How do you remove a rainhead and insert a regular shower head attached to the wall
No it’s a straight nipple that is made special for rain heads.
But how do you do both shower heads?? I can’t find any video on this. The set up just like this shower!
We have videos on installing the rough in’s for this.
What I really need to know is how you got that piece that goes onto the ceiling on, and you never showed it. The previous owners of our house just painted around it and it broke loose :(
It was ok but what about the part on how to do all of it?? Like putting the water up top??
We will make a video for that part
brilliant, answered all my questions.
Happy to help!
Whats the name of that magic inside pipe wrench i can't seem to find it online
Not sure where you’re from but you can buy them at Home Depot
Why do you use pipe dope AND teflon tape together? Also why do you use the teflon tape on the end that is face sealed? I never understood putting thread sealant on threads that are not sealing (i.e. where you have straight threads and a face seal).
We always use tape and dope with threads. Why not? Just a more sure way of no leaks. Leaks are expensive. And yes there’s a gasket. But in 20 years of plumbing, you realize that those gaskets don’t always hold. So again, it’s just another way to insure there’s no leaks or call backs. No time for that
Another awesome update guys! Thanks you! Love the information you guys are providing. Along with the tools required to complete the job safely and efficiently. See you on the next one!! 😊
+Travis Simons anytime man! Happy to be of assistance.
If replacing just the showerhead (rain), just different brand, do you need to replace the rainhead arm?
Most cases you don’t have to as long as you use a washer.
Hello,
Thank you for your video. I live in Singapore and it seems that I cannot find the 'inside pipe wrench'.
Any advice on how I may be able to change my rain shower head?
Thank you.
I think Amazon sells them
Why do all this extra Plumbing when the shower wand temporarily attached to the ceiling will have the same effect but with more adjustments than a rain head. Saving me money and time and worries about overhead leaks.
Because having two shower heads is nice. Especially if you shower with two people. But if money is an issue then don’t bother.
Love DIY. Wow! Your shower head is huge. Heap praises on your beneficial sharing.Like d n subbed already.
I’m not able to see the shower valves. Do you have a double shower valve if so where do I get one?
We have a thermostatic delta. With a diverter valve above it.
I was expecting to see the plumbing behind the ceiling.
I believe we have done other videos on that
@@ThePlumbingGurus Thanks. I will check it out.
This is absolutely useless.
Thanks for watching