Al Goodrich
New Member
Hi DIY'r newbie, so apologies upfront if the following includes plumbing description errors.
I purchased new shower head/arm before removing existing head. Removing it revealed that the shower head has a fpt connector--nipple with male threads is already installed in the wall. I'd rather not remove the nipple, and am hoping that I can just buy a fpt x fpt coupling, so I can install shower arm onto nipple. I understand that I'll need a flange that's deep enough to hide coupling. if this is a viable option, then is there anything that I need to consider (pressure) when purchasing the coupling? I'm asking because a brass coupling that I came across online had several bad reviews because it cracked after 1-2yrs. My other option is to purchase a shower head with female connection (what I currently have--arm looks more like bathtub faucet), but those typically require heads that are design to fit the arm, and I'm looking for something simple with an arm and a head. Thanks, al
I purchased new shower head/arm before removing existing head. Removing it revealed that the shower head has a fpt connector--nipple with male threads is already installed in the wall. I'd rather not remove the nipple, and am hoping that I can just buy a fpt x fpt coupling, so I can install shower arm onto nipple. I understand that I'll need a flange that's deep enough to hide coupling. if this is a viable option, then is there anything that I need to consider (pressure) when purchasing the coupling? I'm asking because a brass coupling that I came across online had several bad reviews because it cracked after 1-2yrs. My other option is to purchase a shower head with female connection (what I currently have--arm looks more like bathtub faucet), but those typically require heads that are design to fit the arm, and I'm looking for something simple with an arm and a head. Thanks, al