Can the shower head unscrew and be removed for cleaning (we have really hard water) or replaced down the road?
1102681
yes the head can be removed for cleaning. Would recommend changing the washer each time
1102682
Yes, It unscrews and a soaking in vinegar and water overnight opens up all the holes. CLR product might work but with the bronze finish on mine, I am hesitant to hit it with chemicals.
931721
Pinching the buttons simultaneously will enable you to separate the hose from the shower head. you will find a plastic connector that is screwed into the hose-I believe that is the piece with the water restrictor in it. You can unscrew the plastic piece from the hose which will help you drain water thoroughly. To reassemble, be certain to screw that plastic connector piece securely into the hose then snap the plastic piece back into the shower head. It should be fairly easy and you will hear it snap /click in place. I imagine you've asked the question because you're having some leak or drip...it is difficult to screw the plastic piece in tightly unless it is disconnected from the shower head -though you certainly should give it a try by pressing shower head firmly and twisting...a clockwise twist is needed. Hope that works. Grohe gives terrific phone support and you'll reach a knowledgable someone right here in the States. They'll let you know if you have a damaged part and sometimes they replace it at no charge!
441408
Teflon tape, Channel locks or adjustable wrench. Twist off bottom of filter and remove seal tape (if present), reassemble, HAND TIGHT ONLY! Remove shower head from pipe protuding from wall. Wrap pipe with one complete turn of Teflon. Attach inlet of filter to pipe. Attach shower head to outlet of filter. Done. AGAIN: DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN ANY FITTINGS. It will break. If you are replacing an existing filter, I recommend keeping the top off of the old one for a spare, assuming it is not cracked or broken in anyway. Good Luck!
26208
Very easy. Unscrew old shower head counter clockwise. Put some Teflon tape on threads of pipe and screw on new shower head clockwise. You can use a crescent wrench or adjustable to tighten but use a cloth or something to avoid scratches on the shower head nut
294861
I hold the top of the plastic casing with one hand and the bottom of it with the other hand and twist hard. Sometimes it takes a couple of tries, because if your plumbing is like ours, it can get some rust or silt in there that makes it hard to turn. By the way, there are rubber washers on either end of the filter that are part of the shower head, and sometimes they get stuck to the filter. It is easy to throw them away by accident, so look at the old filter before you toss it.
246761
Remove the current shower head and attach the hose in it's place. Be sure to use Teflon tape on the joint.
595206
I don't know how hard your well water is, but here in Las Vegas the water is really hard without a softener. Even so, this shower head has soft rubber spray nozzles that you can just rub your fingers over to break away any mineral build up. If it got too bad before you manually cleaned it, I've had great success filling a plastic bag with white vinegar, twist-tying it over the shower head and letting it soak over night - any build up will rinse away in the morning. I doubt this shower head can be easily disassembled for cleaning.
212254
Thinking about your question...If you are removing a shower head then I would just use adjustablehttp://www.amazon.com/Superior-Tool-Eleven-Wrench-Infinitely-Adjustable/dp/B0000CBJD4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1414284010&sr=8-2&keywords=plumbers+wrench I would think it would work very well for replacing a shower head. Just use a cloth between the wrench and the shower head.
620392
No problems, If you already used shower heads with restricting disk. you can remove the water saving disk if you like.
151775
If there is an existing shower head, you just remove that and screw this one on in its place.
792792
The shower head that is supplied is junk. Go to any hardware store to find a quality head. Im sure you could find an exact replacement at the hardware store as well.
1477060
No special installation is required. Simply remove your existing shower head and screw on directly.
540562
Yes, there is a threaded connection between the sprinkling head and the spout, so it can be removed.
1923802
Shower head is fixed. I bought a separate shower head and did not use the one came with it. I do not think it will be a problem.
1152702
You unscrew the shower head...screw on the piece and then screw back on the shower head. Wallah...you are all set to go. It all fits together very nicely. We had to tighten it once as it was spraying out on the floor from where it was attached but have had no other problems since. I use it daily.
607325
I've been using the New Wave shower head filtration system for five years now. Per instructions from the manufacturer, replace the filter element once per year regardless of the number of showers taken per week. I'm very curious to learn how you concluded that your filter lasted only 4-6 months? Yes, the filter housing is somewhat difficult to unscrew in order to replace the element. I use a large pair of adjustable pliers. One of the already-given answers is a automobile oil filter removal tool which is an ingenious devise for separating/unscrewing the filter housing. This tool can be purchased inexpensively at any Wal-Mart or any retail automotive supply business. ex. AutoZone, NAPA, O'Leary's .
1658428
Yes you can as long as the threads are the same. The Showerwise head unscrews after the filter assembly. I unscrew the head and thread on a 6' flexible hose and shower head to clean with.