Step 1 How to replace the plumber's tape on a leaky shower head



• Tools needed: plumber's tape and scissors
• Unscrew shower head from wall mounted shower arm and set aside.
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Step 2

• With a light circular motion, remove as much as the old plumber's tape as possible.
• Take a new piece of plumber's tape and wrap three (3) times around the threaded part of the wall mounted shower arm.
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Step 3
• Replace shower head by threading onto the wall mounted arm.
• Replace all attachments to the shower (if applicable)
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