Can you extend shower arm?

To extend a shower arm, you will actually need to replace the entire portion of pipe between the shower head and the wall with a longer section. You can find longer shower arms at home improvement stores selling from $10 to over a $100, depending on your decorative tastes.

Do you need to turn off water to change shower arm?

You may or may not deem it necessary to turn off the water to the bathroom, but you should definitely keep the shower faucet off while you do this. If the shower comes on while the shower arm is off, water will get behind the wall and potentially cause mold problems.

What is a shower arm diverter?

Product Description This Delta shower arm diverter for hand showers in chrome is a universal showering component, designed to help you transform any Delta shower head into a shower head and hand shower combination. Easily adjust the water flow between the shower head or hand shower for a flexible shower experience.

What do you do if your shower head is too short?

The easiest and most affordable way to raise the height of your shower head is with an adjustable shower arm. This type of shower arm attaches to your existing shower arm pipe, acting as an extension, and then you can attach your existing shower head.

Which end of shower arm goes in wall?

inlet end
The correct direction allows the tape to stay on while tightening the arm to the wall fitting. The inlet end with the tape will go inside your wall fitting. Slide the shower arm flange on the shower arm, then begin to thread the longer section of the arm clockwise into your wall fitting.

Are all shower arms the same size?

The good news is that for most homes, there is a straightforward answer: Showerheads have a universal thread size in the United States and Canada, which is designated as ½-inch NPT. As a result, any locally sold showerhead should be compatible with your shower arm.