How to clean a clogged shower head? Can a shower head be directly connected to a water pipe?

The structure of the shower is mainly divided into two parts: the shower head structure and the special shower structure. Different shower structures have different functions. The shower is an indispensable tool in our home bathroom every day, helping everyone improve the quality of life and sleep comfortably. However, after a long time, the water output of the shower head often decreases. How to clean the shower head if it is blocked? If you want to add a faucet to wash the basin next to the shower in the bathroom, can the shower be directly connected to the water pipe? Let's follow the editor to learn more.

Contents of this article

1. How to clean a clogged shower head?

2. Are all shower head connector sizes universal?

3. Can the shower head be directly connected to the water pipe?

4. Can the shower head adjust the water flow?

How to clean a clogged shower head

It is recommended to soak the shower head in a basin of white vinegar. After soaking for about ten minutes, the scale in the shower head can be removed, and then you can brush it clean with a toothbrush. You can also use lubricants for cleaning, because lubricants have very good affinity and permeability with metals, and can separate the rust layer and the metal layer to achieve the effect of cleaning the clogged nozzle.

To ensure that the shower head is not blocked during use, it is recommended to clean the shower head every six months or less.

When cleaning the shower head, be careful not to use strong acids to avoid corrosion on the shower surface.

If a small number of small holes in the shower head are blocked, you can directly use a needle to pierce the impurities in the holes until there are no impurities in the holes.

Are shower head connectors of all sizes universal?

The size of showerhead connector is not universal. You need to know the model of your showerhead at home and then choose a matching hose. The most common type of showerhead on the market is the portable showerhead, which can be held in your hand and showered at will, which is more convenient to use. The overhead showerhead is a showerhead that is fixed on the top of the head and the angle of the water outlet is adjusted. It is more commonly used in hotels.

The size of shower head connectors is not universal. Before purchasing, you need to know the model of the shower head in your home in advance and choose a hose that matches the shower head. Although shower hoses are all standard and universal, the lengths of the hoses are different.

The most common type of shower head on the market is the portable shower head, which can be held in the hand and used for showering at will, which is more convenient to use. The body shower head is hidden in the wall, with a variety of installation positions and spray angles, spraying the body from the side.

The shower head is fixed at the top of the head, and the bracket is embedded in the wall. It does not have a lifting function. There is a small movable ball on the shower head to adjust the angle of the water outlet. The up and down movable angle is relatively flexible. This type of overhead shower head is mostly used in hotels.

Can the shower head be directly connected to the water pipe?

At present, some shower heads on the market can be directly connected to the water pipe, and the water outlet is directly connected from the faucet to the shower head, and the faucet water distributor can be used to adjust it. At present, the water outlet of high-end shower heads is also different, simple and durable.

Can the shower head adjust the water flow?

The shower head can adjust the size of the water flow. Just adjust its switch to the lowest position. There are many types of shower heads on the market, and each switch design for adjusting the water flow is different. For example, Hansgrohe shower heads are equipped with a handle that can adjust the speed of the water flow.