| Few homeowners think about their shower faucets. | | | | wand lets the user target a specific area of the body |
| As long as the faucet remains functional, people do | | | | with the spray of his shower head. |
| not worry about the details of their faucets. When | | | | The controls for the hot and cold water are also an |
| installing a new shower faucet, the homeowner | | | | element to consider. Most showers use a single knob |
| should be aware of several factors before choosing | | | | that does not let the person using the shower |
| to have it installed or replacing the shower head on a | | | | decides whether they want to mix cold and hot |
| do-it-yourself basis. | | | | water. The single lever is easier to install, but may |
| The first thing to consider when replacing any type | | | | cause problems for people who are overly sensitive |
| of faucet is the material that it is made out of. Brass | | | | to heat and cold. A better solution is to let the user |
| lasts the longest, but it also costs more than other | | | | adjust the temperature of the water by choosing a |
| types. Most people will choose to use plumbing made | | | | mixture of hot and cold water in their showers. |
| out of aluminum, iron or copper. The temptation to | | | | Even the more expensive types of shower heads |
| save money by buying lower quality materials is | | | | and the faucets required to use them do not run |
| understandable, but it is not recommended. Few | | | | very high. A good faucet can last ten years or more |
| users want to replace the plumbing in their house | | | | as long as the homeowner maintains the item. If the |
| constantly. | | | | plumbing needs to be replaced along with the spigot |
| There are two basic types of faucets for showers. | | | | and shower head, the cost for the job rises. |
| The first type simply sits over the drain and may | | | | When you go to replace the shower faucet, make |
| allow for small adjustments. The second type comes | | | | sure you find detailed instructions before starting the |
| with a handle that lets you move it along your body. | | | | job if you are a novice to home repair. Experienced |
| The second type usually rests on a surface when | | | | do-it-yourself enthusiasts may be able to skip this |
| not in use. The mobile shower head lets you move | | | | step. When you are unsure of how to proceed, be |
| the stream of water over your body. The moving | | | | sure to consult a professional. |