Ball End Shower Arm Shower Head Installation (Adapter)
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- čas přidán 31. 03. 2018
- This video is for people who have a BALL END SHOWER ARM in their shower AND do not wish to replace the entire arm.
Though you could probably learn something even if you have a standard 1/2'' inch male shower arm. I learned a lot from many hours scouring the internet.
I decided to share it with all of you in the hopes of saving someone the pain I experienced. Just try to find a Shower Head now-a-days that says it fits a Ball End Shower Arm. It's not gonna happen.
This comment all the time...
Question:
"𝘉𝘶𝘵 𝘸𝘩𝘺 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘳𝘮 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘢 𝘯𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘭 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘢𝘯𝘦?"
Answer:
Replacing the shower arm is a perfectly acceptable option but can pose its own problems. Being in an older home is one of them. No plumbing skills or knowledge. What if you break something? Maybe you don't own a large enough wrench or a spare shower arm. This is simply an alternate solution. It's nice to have multiple solutions to a problem.
I believe MANY people agree with that. The comments section and the likes on this video are proof of that.
Helpful Links:
● Shower Ball End Adapter Tri-Pack Amazon
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06...
● Shower Ball End Adapter Tri-Pack NGS
www.nrgideas.com/all-3-ball-e...
● Price Pfister Adapter Single
www.amazon.com/SHOWER-PFISTER...
● Glacier Bay Pfister Shower Arm Adapter Single
www.homedepot.com/p/Glacier-B...
● White Head Price Pfister Shower Adapter Single (Whedon)
whiteheadindustrial.com/showe...
● DIY Direct Supply Price Pfister Shower Adapter Single
www.diydirectsupply.com/Price...
● American Standard Adapter Single (Whedon)
www.amazon.com/WHEDON-AMERICA...
● Ace American Standard Shower Adapter Single (Whedon)
www.acehardware.com/departmen...
● Gerber Adapter Single
www.amazon.com/Whedon-Shower-...
● Ace Gerber Shower Adapter Single (Whedon)
www.acehardware.com/departmen...
● DIY Direct Supply Gerber Shower Adapter Single (Whedon)
www.diydirectsupply.com/Gerbe...
● Shower head unit in the video
www.amazon.com/AquaDance-5504...
● Whedon Plumbing Products
www.whedonproducts.com
● Plumbing Website in video
www.plbg.com/forum/read.php?1...
★ Ball End Adapter Thread and Pipe Size Estimations:
Gerber Shower Arm End thread-size estimation:
5/16'' to 1/3'' inches
Gerber Shower Arm diameter estimation:
1 1/8'' to 1 1/4''
American Standard Shower Arm End thread-size estimation:
1/4''
American Standard Shower Arm End diameter estimation:
15/16'' to 1 inch
★ Tri-Pack Product description:
Take the guesswork out of the picture. This set gives you 3 different adapters to take a ball end shower arm and convert it to a standard fitting for any regular shower head. Simply screw on the end of the shower arm to convert to standard threads. Set includes: Price Pfister Ball End Shower Arm Adapter Shower Arm Adapter, for adapting standard 1/2-Inch shower heads to ball end shower arms. Fits Price Pfister brand, converts ball end to 1/2-Inch male pipe threads. Gerber Ball End Sower Arm Adapter: Shower Arm Adapter, for adapting standard 1/2-Inch shower heads to ball end shower arms, fits Gerber brand, converts ball end to 1/2-Inch male pipe threads. American Standard Ball End Shower Arm Adapter: Shower Arm Adapter, for adapting standard 1/2-Inch shower heads to ball end shower arms. Fits American Standard brand, converts ball end to 1/2-Inch male pipe threads. These adapters are for ball end shower arms only.
★ I strive to read all the comments here. From what I have read, the majority of people ended up needing the Price Pfister adapter. If you are light on monies at the moment maybe consider just ordering that one adapter. Hope this helps.
★ Special Thanks to bobcatfans (TN) on PLBG.com for asking this question and all those who answered.
Please like and subscribe if this helped.
● If this video has helped out please consider donating here:
www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr...
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Oh my!!!! Thank you, thank you! I have the exact same shower neck with the ball.. I bought a new shower head last night. I tried to replace it today. I had the same reaction. What is this????? I called around and everyone told me. No, we haven't carried those adapters in 15+ years.
Dale Miracle, you are welcome!
I've heard this from so many people. So sorry you had the same issue. What a huge pain For something that should be so simple; changing a shower head! Check out some of my links to order the adapters.
If you read through these comments, it seems most people needed the Price Pfister adapter. Some have had luck at Lowes finding single pack adapters. Hope your plumbing problems are washed away soon, best of luck!
@@Underdrummer I was talking to a friend tonight and showed him the pictures. He thinks a locally owned plumbing store might have them. I hope so too. Plumbing would be so much easier if they could label things better.
Dale Miracle, a few here in the comments have mentioned that as well. I agree and hope you can find what you need. Thanks for the comments.
Dale Miracle, thank you for the kind donation!!!
@@Underdrummer You are welcome. I ended up ordering off of Amazon. I was so fortunate to find your video and then to find it available on Amazon when no one else had it.
OMG YOU ARE MY HERO!! Like everyone else… this was me! My only big problem now is unlike you, and unless someone wrote in comments I haven’t seen, I don’t have a metal collar above the ball end 😭It was some POS plastic threaded thing. So of course when I went to take it off it was kinda ok, but brittle. I mean, it had to be as old as everything else. When I discovered of course I couldn’t install the shower head I had, I went to put it back on, and crack! Totally split 7/8 of the way. It’s only thing keeping old shower head on and it’s spouting water onto the enclosed tile ceiling 🤦♀️ I try to pretend it’s a waterfall 😂. Now where in the hell do I get THAT part?! Lol. But thank you!! This helped so much!
I’m having the same issue now! Any luck finding that metal collar?
Four years after your video was made and you are still very helpful. Thanks for saving me a difficult removal of the shower arm.
James Fisher, glad to hear it helped. Thank you for taking some time to comment!
Thank you! 24 year old homeowner trying to navigate the DIY work. Appreciate the help!
OMG. 6 years later and you saved me! I bought a shower filter on Amazon and when I tried to install it, I founded this weird ball in the end. Thank you so much
You're so welcome! Glad to hear this helped another soul. Thank you for taking some time to comment!
5 years later and still helping folks with this video. May God bless you for this. I tried twisting the ball off. 🤦🏾♀️
Lol, as many of us did. You are welcome! God Bless you right back! Thanks for taking some time to share and comment.
You are a HUGE blessing. Thanks to your video and links, I was able to purchase an adapter from Home Depot, and I can now use a new shower head. You have saved me from worrying, trying to break the ball off, and spending money on a plumber. I am so grateful. I have never before commented on CZcams, but I had to thank you. You are a godsend.
Awesome! So glad this helped another person out there. Thanks for taking some time to comment and share and God Bless you as well!
5 years later and you are still saving us from endless frustration!! I did the same thing, unscrewed the ancient shower head and my first thought was ‘what fresh hell is this’? I’ve never seen or heard of anything like this. After a search on Amazon for a shower that fit a ball attachment, no luck. An internet search sent me here. I am eternally grateful you saved me a big plumber’s bill. Now just waiting for my Amazon order to arrive!! Thank you!!
Great to hear that! Glad this video helped another person. Thank you much for taking some time to comment and share!
LIFESAVER! We had been staring at our shower head for an hour so frustrated (and feeling super dumb) that we couldn’t figure out the problem! THANKS!
Gianna Mia, pretty much my experience as well. That's why I scoured the internet looking to solve this. Great to hear the video helped you out. You're welcome and thanks for commenting.
Bro, you just saved me a lot of headache! I ran myself to the point of insane trying to take that ball arm off. Thanks again. Subscribed.
12112LeoSnake, I know how you feel! You are welcome. Thanks for subbing and taking the time to comment.
You saved me too. Exact same prob. Thank you very much!!
I’ve trying to unscrew the ball end all morning!! Until I came here
Thank you!!!
G L. You're Welcome! Glad to hear the video helped you out. Thanks for the comment.
Omg thank you so much!!!!!!!!!!! When I unscrewed that shower head from the 1900s I was like “what in the world?! Is this a practical joke?! Why?!?!?!”You saved me so much time, money, and frustration. Also, my shower head was the exact same as yours so I only had to buy one adapter. Miracles do happen! Haha
Great to hear that! Glad this helped. You are welcome. Thank you for taking some time to share and comment! Reading stories like yours makes it all worthwhile!
Thank you!!!! This has been my biggest frustration buying an older house nobody at the hardware stores could help. Thank you thank you!!!🎉
Lauren Fitzgerald, you are very welcome! Thank you for taking some time to share and comment.
Thank you for this.I recently purchased a house and needed a new shower head. You have saved me some money
Jaquarious Willis, glad to hear this helped. Thanks for taking the time to comment and best of luck with the new home!
@@Underdrummer yes sir, thanks again for taking time to share this with us.
The shower head in your video was the exact same one that I was trying to replace. Instead of buying all three adapters, I just bought the one that worked for you - it worked for me, as well. Very informative video. Thank you for posting this.
darnil, super glad to hear it helped another person out. I can't say definitively but reading these comments it seems most people need the Price Pfister adapter. You're welcome and thanks for taking the time to comment!
I’m having the same problem! I found a site selling one but it’s for a male not a female like you mentioned in your video, should I keep looking for a female part?
What do you do/use if it leaks from above the ball fitting ? (in other words out of the top of the ball where it joins the bottom portion of the head closest to the wall ?
THANK YOU so much!! I was in a daze staring in disbelief, cursing, and crying. You are a life saver!
BELLABUTTERFLY2585, you're welcome! Glad to hear this helped. Thanks for sharing and commenting.
Thank YOU !!!! Just ordered the 3 pack. I was going to call a plumber to help me. You saved me so much trouble.
THANK YOU! I was looking at my own alien shower head thinking wtf, and you gave me an answer in 5 minutes!
Elisabeth Pere, haha! Me too! Glad this helped, thank you for the comment.
Just got my first apartment and I’m thrilled at the level of help you’ve provided. Thank you so much!
Bronze Lynn, you're welcome! Glad to hear it helped and thanks for the comment!
Thank goodness I found this video. Ran into this issue while trying to upgrade the exact same showerhead in my mid-80s condo. You saved me a ton of grief and frustration!
Glad to hear it helped! Thank you for taking some time to share and comment.
Most important video on CZcams.
I was struggling so hard to just figure out what the name of the ball end was to research it online.
Wow, thanks a bunch! I'm glad to hear this was helpful to another person. Best of luck to you moving forward and thank you for taking some time to share and comment!
Thank you so much because I’ve been in tears for the past two days and returned 6 shower heads because they didn’t fit and I wanted a new one.
Love Jones, so sorry to hear about that. Plumbing issues are a pain! Glad this helped out. Thank you for the comment.
Chiming in to say thank goodness for people like you. The old shower head in my new apartment was so terrible and now my quality of life is going to improve!
Melodi Jane Lacy, so glad to hear a happy story! Glad this video helped. You are welcome and thank you taking the time to comment.
Back again. 😀 After receiving my order for the Adapter we needed - which I shockingly found at our local hardware store's website - my husband installed one of them today. Removed the very old, ignored, shower head and EASILY replaced it with a new one. Turned the water on and SUCCESS. 🚿 🤗 So happy that the install went smoothly and no curse words were necessary. 😂
By the way, since we live in a subdivision built in the 1990s, I shared your video with our neighborhood and surrounding area. Most probably upgraded a long time ago, but just in case I wanted to "pay it forward". There has been one very interested to help their parents. Your kindness lives on. ✌
Thank you! Thank you! A thousand times over! Our home was built in the 90s and we have exact same shower fixture in both bathrooms. Husband was SO frustrated that we have just "left it alone" for years, even though we needed a new Shower Head. Found your VERY helpful video today after a Google Image search. Wow, just an Adapter! We are seniors and you've made our fix so much easier and less costly. Husband wanted to hire a plumber, yikes. He's attempting to install a Dog Wash Shower Attachment with Diverter and that's how we ended up here. Our tub/shower still has the plastic disc with a readable logo so we know to get the PFISTER adapter. 👏👏👏👏
Great to hear this! Happy my video was helpful. Than you for taking the time to comment and cheers to no more plumbing problems!
THANK YOU SO MUCH. You may not have made this video expecting a ton of attention, but everyone that has watched this appreciates what you did :) I'm sure.
the8u9, you are welcome! Glad to hear it helped, learning how many people this has helped and reading through each comment has brought me a lot of joy. Thanks for taking the time to comment.
Thank you so much. I’m an in home CNA and I’ve just started taking care of a client that can’t shower on his own, he has to have help and he is taller than the shower head also. I went on a wild goose chase today looking for something to fit this strange shower ball. Then I came upon this and I am so grateful for this video
Meagan Miley, so glad to hear this video this video helped another person out. Thanks for taking the time to share and comment!
YOU SAVED THE DAY. THANK YOU SO MUCH. House built 1984. Shower was horrible. Bought a new head. Went to replace it. Went …WHHHAATT THHHE??? Lol
@Sarah Jane Scherer, lol. You're very welcome.
I know it's horrible. My experience exactly. The main reason I decided to take the time to compile all the info into one video. Glad to hear this helped you out and thank you for taking some time to comment and share.
Have a great day!
Going through this right now! I was like wtf…. Renting this house and I need a different shower head with hose. Thank you!
Just ran into this issue when I went to install a new shower head on my 1984 bathroom. Was also baffled so decided to do some research and found your video! Great info! Thank you!
Judy Cornick, glad to hear it! You're welcome and thank you for the nice comment.
Thank you so much for this video!! I have been looking for years to replace the old old old shower head in my home, but never could before seeing this video!! Just ordered the 3 adapter kit & can't wait to install my new "normal" shower head!! Yippppeeeeee!!!!!
Hey Pam Williams, so glad to hear it helped! You're welcome and thank you for the comment!
Thank you so much!!! I desperately want to change my shower head and that ball end made it impossible. Can't get a real plumber out here so I do as much work as I dare on my own. I will definitely order my adapter set as soon as this video is over.
Thanks sooooooo much. We just purchased an 80's older home and I wanted hubby to install the great new shower head I purchased. He almost ripped the thing out of the wall and then I said, let's go to CZcams and WOW, I found your video...thanks a million. I ordered them today!!
Theresa, it always makes me happy to hear this video helped someone out. You are welcome. Thanks for taking the time to share and comment.
Thank you so much for this! I had the exact same older shower head you had and figured that probably meant we had the same ball joint maker so I took a risk and ordered the individual price pfister and it worked like a charm! Thank you so much for taking the time to make this!
Alexus Michel, awesome! Glad to hear it helped out. You are welcome and thanks for the kind words!
Me too!😀😅
Thank you so much, I just ordered my adapters, so now I can quit cursing 😂
Iris Boyd, LOL. You're welcome. Glad to hear this helped! Thanks for the comment.
God Bless You. We have searched for months and were just about to cut the Sheetrock when I found you. I ordered and it was fixed in 5 minutes. Thank you!!!
Karin Mimms, awesome! You are welcome.
Glad to hear this helped and just in time. God Bless you as well and thanks for taking some time to comment and share.
I watched your video and immediately went on Amazon to order my adapter set. Couldn't wait to thank you for this video.
@mariesims351, so glad to hear this! You're welcome. Hope your plumbing issues are over soon!
Thank you sooo much !!!! My family just bought a older house and I’ve been the one doing renovations! When it came to the shower everyone thought I was insane when I kept saying the end of the shower has a boob 😅!! The people at the appliance stores had no idea what I was talking about and kept saying I’m mistaken because adapters don’t exist. I got so tired of the old shower heads in the bathrooms making me angry. So bless you for this!!! Fixed everything and now I can enjoy my showers!
Also! Before that I literally bought 5 different shower beads thinking I was just buying the wrong things so it saved me soo much money and stress.
Shanteria Davis, Haha! Sorry the showerboob got me.
Super glad to hear this video helped another person out. I understand all your plumbing frustration. I had them as well.
Thanks for taking some time to comment and have a great day!
Lolol “shower boob”! 😂
You should show this video to the people in the store that didn’t know what they were talking about 😜
Thanks. Worked like a charm. I did what the majority did, I assumed (and hoped) the one that worked for you would work for me and it did. I ordered 2 of the Glacier Bay Pfister Part 794 659 for 2 bathrooms at $ 5.50 each and free shipping. Great buy. Note to all, don't be skimpy with the Teflon tape. My new shower head came with a roll and I taped every thread and went back over some spots until the tape was gone. Time-consuming but it gave me 100 % confidence it wouldn't leak. Tested it on high pressure. Perfecto.
I’ve been staring and googling for 30 minutes & finally was like.. it kinda looks like a ball joint 🤔 one search later an I’m here lol thank you sir !!!!
Terrence Crawford
, you are welcome! I went through the pain too. Then used that pain to make this video. Glad to hear it helped you out. Thank you for taking some time to share and comment!
My man, you are a life saver. I just went through this same problem at my parents house trying to change their shower head lol. Thanks for this video!
Great to hear this helped another person out there. You're welcome! Thank you for taking some time to comment and share. Happy Plumbing!
Thank you for the great info...I had the exact same problem. I thought I could just replace the shower arm with a new one, but it wouldn't budge, and I feared I'd break it off in the wall if I put too much pressure on it. The adapters, which I didn't know existed before I saw your video, solved my problem. Much gratitude.
Larry Benton, you're welcome. Great to hear this helped you out. Yeah it was the same with this old house. 1983 shower arm doesn't come out so easy. The adapters are easiest solution. Thank you for the nice comment!
I had the same problem, haha!! Thank god for you, you are a lifesaver!!! Thank you so much!! :D Just ordered mine today, I have been in my place for almost 8 years and just now getting to replace it, thanks to you!
Brooke Miller, great to hear it! Thank you for the kind comment.
Brooke Miller, you are awesome! Thank you for the donation! It is my very first and it MADE MY DAY!
Sometimes I question the time I spend making these videos since CZcams won't let me monetize.
It's people like you who leave kind comments that keep me going! Really appreciate it!
God Bless you!
Underdrummer, Oh you are welcome!! I know it’s not much but I just wanted to show how much I appreciated this! A little goes along way in both situations! I hope you get more followers!
Guys like you are the unsung American heroes who help us all fight the daily battles of real life. God bless and keep you sir! 💯💥💪😃👍💥💯
Much respect!!!
Speak Life Garden Homestead & Permaculture, thank you! God Bless you too! Glad the video made life a little easier. Thanks for taking the time to comment.
2024 , I needed this 😂. Was driving myself loopy!
Thank you!!!! I literally just freaked out trying to update my shower head and saw your video and now I feel so much better lol
Designs by Liza, so glad to hear my video helped. I felt the same way. Thank you for the kind words!
i was about to replace the showerarm and watching a bunch of videos on how to do it, didnt know that there's an easier way to change my shower head! thank you for making this video! you saved me from making a big mess of our bathroom 😭
Reign Ejejekdjdr, glad to hear this helped. You are welcome and thanks for taking the time to comment.
Thanks a million because you saved me lots of time and so much money. I was frustrated and about to call a plumber to remove the shower arm! You seem to be the only one on the internet with the solution to this problem. Your video is much appreciated.
Glad to hear it helped. If the female ring part is not there then changing the shower arm may be your only solution. Thanks for taking time to comment and like.
I too have the 1984 shower head just like the one in your vid. Needless to say, I got the Glacier Bay Pfister Adapter and it installed perfectly. Many thanks for your video.
Mike Subocz,, great to hear it! Thanks for taking the time to comment and share.
Wowww thank you very much!!! You saved my life. I have exactly the same old shower. I was guessing which adapter buy. Thank you for this video!!!
Ide Art, great to hear it helped!
You just helped me so much. I wanted to replace my shower head in my apartment. i have that same shower arm and was so lost.
annette jackson, super glad to hear it helped you out. Thanks for the kind words.
Thank so much - I changed out my shower heads at my home but was lost when I tried replacing my mother’s & no one at Lowe’s knew of a conversion kit - I told her she was gonna need a plumber to come out to tear open the wall and replace the old pipe 🤷🏽♀️ hey I’m not a plumber- just a girl that tries to save money -I am so glad I found your video - I didn’t even know that I could have also replaced the arm 🤷🏽♀️ AGAIN I THANK YOU SO MUCH
tecarlad31, so glad to hear this helped another person out. You are welcome and thanks for taking some time to share your story and comment.
Have a blessed day!
My sister asked me if I can swap her downstairs shower head with her upstairs. I said no problem. Take me 5 minutes. Upstairs has the ball joint shower stem. I was like wtf is this? Im actually a home contractor and had never seen it before. I can't even get the old shower head off without destroying it cause it's so old that its rusted on and there is no way to even get a grip on the head even with tools. But this video just informed me what kind of neck it is. Im still not sure how to get the old one off without destroying anything but this is still some useful knowledge. I figured the whole shower neck needed to be replaced.
JASON, that's probably what you are going to have to do. Replace entire arm. Glad this video helped you out some. I can't tell you how many DIY projects I start out thinking 30 minutes tops and then hours or even days later I'm like, uh, ok. Well, NOW I know. Live and learn. Thanks for taking time to comment and share!
Thank you so much for this video! I just ordered the kit...Im so thankful I found your video before I tried to destroy the end of this thing with a torch and saws all! haha..I was gearing up to get even with this thing! Even did the vinegar trick to free it up, man I sure feel like an idiot now!! Thank you again!!!
DFP, you are welcome! Haha! Happy you didn't have to get medieval on your shower arm
I understand the frustration that comes with not knowing what the hell this abomination is.
That's mainly the reason I made this video. Thanks for your comment!
Underdrummer thanks for the reply! It’s crazy, rental house, terrible shower head, I was at the end getting the cutoff wheel on the grinder ready, seriously saved me a giant mess!!....and a mad wife in the morning! HAHA. Checking out your other vids!! Great work! Thank you again, saved my $&@!!!
I thought I was the only one going insane over this.😂 Thank you for literally saving everyone’s sanity including mine!😉
Thank you very much for the tutorial I have a shower system like yours and I was so frustrated kept buying different heads and no one was fitting! you are a life saver!! thank you thank you!!
Carmen Ardon, you are very welcome! So glad to hear this helped you out Hopefully your plumbing problems are over soon.
Thanks for taking the time to share and comment.
This kind of video is what makes CZcams valuable. 2 years later and solved an annoying problem I was dealing with in a matter of minutes. Thank you for posting this!
Brenda Cook, you're welcome. Glad to hear this helped you out. Thank you for taking the time to comment.
I randomly found your video while looking for the proper way to install a new shower head on a ball joint shower arm. We had the exact same situation with a Price Pfister shower head in our 40 year old home, and I thank you for the great information and video. I have just replaced my old Shower Head with #2, below, and also just ordered the Adapter to have on hand down the road.
I do, however, have some comments that might help others in the same situation....
1) You CAN just buy a single adapter directly from the New Resource Group OR Amazon. I just bought the PP-ADPT from Amazon for $ 5.50 plus shipping.
2) You CAN alternately replace the old shower head with the following from Jenco Wholesale for $ 6.99 plus shipping. I ordered directly from them and the part was here in 2 days (I paid for the expedited shipping and not very expensive) and it was a perfect match. I found Jenco Wholesale after some research online and they have just been amazing. Here's the link to the replacement Price Pfister Ball Joint Shower Head (by Lasco): www.jencowholesale.com/search?q=82-08-2371 I also believe you can order this on Amazon, but I went directly to Jenco because they were able to compare my (broken) Price Pfister with their replacement part.
Hope this helps, too.....
(What did we do before CZcams videos?!?!?!)
Hey Sandie Cohen, wow! I didn't think they made that shower head anymore! I didn't even try to search for it as I figured there was no chance. That is exactly what my old heads looked like.
I have only done one shower head in the house, the one you saw in the video, and eventually I'll have to deal with the other one. Thanks for the link, maybe I'll just buy the old PP head and live with that for a while.
I was aware that I could order just one adapter but the issue was I didn't know which one I needed. Since there are only three in existence, I figured ordering the 3-pack was the best bet. Now that I know which model I need for this house, I can order just the single adapter for the other bathroom.
Thanks for the helpful tips. I know, I've thought that before as well, without people posting helpful how-to videos there are many things I could not have accomplished. Including changing a door handle on a 1998 Ford Ranger and I'm not a mechanic!
Hi Underdrummer,
Thanks for your lovely reply and comments.
If you call Jenco, ask for Kim and 'tell her I sent you' :-). Kim was absolutely amazing and kind, and we were able to text back and forth photos to ensure that the shower head would work.
To add to your door handle change: I found a video on replacing a Power Supply in a 2011 iMac computer and was able to accomplish that without any difficulty at all, and I'm a 60-something grandmother (albeit a handy one!).
Keep up the great work with your videos on CZcams ;-)
Nice! Those iMac's are not cheap so replacing the power supply was definitely the way to go there.
Will do, if I call Jenco.
Thanks for your comments!
Thank you!!!
chiyk86, you're welcome!
You’re the Man! Our house was built in ‘74, kept coming up with dead ends and no solution. We gave up over 5 years ago. Finally decided to research again and found your video. We all had a great laugh as your story is identical to ours 😁 I’ll be headed over to Amazon to get the adapters. Thanks much Brother for sharing your story and providing links✌️
b.ean, so glad to hear it! You are so welcome. It's comments like this that make it worthwhile. Awesome to hear this helped and thank you for taking the time to comment and share!
Thanks so much for your video. I just found this same ball end on my job yesterday. I'll be placing an order for the adapters tonight!
Scott Hollenbeck, you are welcome. Glad to see my efforts have aided another person. Thanks for taking some time to comment and hopefully the plumbing issues are soon a thing of the past.
Update try Ace Hardware
Awesome, you are blessing to us all, lol!
Incothe, glad my video helped out. Thanks for the comment!
Made my day!
I've never seen something so silly. So moving into my newly built condo (2019) to see this when I go to put my shower-head, was a little confusing. Thank you for giving me a solution to my silly problem!
Despicable Jesso, you're welcome! Glad to hear it. Thanks for the comment.
Dude!! Your a lifesaver. I was desperately trying to remove that ball with no avail. I had the exact same shower head as you. 1984. Ha ha. I'm so glad you uploaded this video. Thanks so much!
I have a shower head like that evidently on ball but it won't unscrew! Any ideas? ( not from wall either)
When you pulled the foreskin back on that bad boy I giggled.
Also Pro Tip, I have the same showerhead as the new one you got. Its the real deal, but if you have hard water the thing clogs with limescale like no other.
Hey Itta Pupu, Haha!
I know the thumbnail ended up looking very phallic. I even tried many different camera angles and just finally resigned to let it look how it was going to look.
We do have VERY hard water here in Southern Nevada and I was worried about that.
Been contemplating the NuVo water system but until then I have my handy, dandy, bottle of white vinegar.
Thanks for watching, and commenting!
This is what I needed to see -- after trying to remove the old shower neck with the ball. It was stuck like cement, and I sure didn't want to cause any damage on this old thing and perhaps adding more money to my outcome. Thanks so much for this video and sharing your experience with us all. I ordered my set of three right away. I thought this should be as easy as applying an adapter rather than taking off the neck. I appreciate your video. i go to CZcams if I want to solve majority of my home problems. Thanks again!
RB the Garden nanny, LLC, you are welcome. Glad to hear this helped solve your problem. I have used many videos on YT to get stuff done as well. Probably the mst impressive was a video that explained how to change the power-steering in a 2001 Ford Ranger. I was able to do that even knowing very little about cars. Thank you for taking some time to comment and share!
I am literally going through this right now. My wife bought two different shower heads but it's the same problem for both. Thank you so much!!
Fabian Mahorn, you are welcome! Sorry to hear you are in plumbing hell right now but glad to hear the video helped out. Thanks for the comment.
Thank you! Almost in tears because I couldn’t get the “ball” to unscrew. 🤯
mnlbest, very frustrating, I understand. You are welcome and glad to hear this video helped.
This seems like a nightmare. Replacing the shower arm is super easy, takes 2 minutes, is waay cheaper, is available at almost all big box stores, and would eliminate all that clunky hardware and shipping time.
Martin Velazquez, replacing the shower arm is a perfectly acceptable option but can pose its own problems. Being in an older home is one of them, hence this alternate option.
Besides, ordering a part that is not expensive and is guaranteed to work is not really a "nightmare" unless you don't know how to shop online.
163 people think replacing the shower arm is harder - I happen to agree.
@@Underdrummer It seems to me these adapters would not be manufactured at all if using them was not easier and simpler than replacing the shower arm. There wouldn't be a market/demand for them and thus no reason to make/distribute/sell them. As for Martin, I rent an apartment in a very old house which has clearly had some less than ideal work done in periodic makeovers/renovations/"repairs" over decades. These adapters can be useful to renters who wish to make minimal/discreet alterations to their landlord's property. Further, I was reluctant to remove & replace the shower arm, as easy as that *seems*, as I could feel the pipe on the other side of the wall (that I can't access) moving around pretty freely. Due to that give/mobility/wobble of the pipe, I was concerned that once I removed the (weird ball end) shower arm, I wouldn't be able to line up (and screw in) a modern replacement arm into the fitting (behind the wall). Trying to get a new shower arm into place without access to the water shutoff or the pipes in the wall seemed like a potentially more nightmarish scenario. So, Underdrummer, I do indeed appreciate the time and effort you took to find these adapters and to make the video that clearly explains their usage and alleviates any potential nightmare that could have arisen.
I would prefer to buy a single (correct) adapter rather than a three pack. I was wondering, of the three adapters you received, did the Price-Pfister adapter have the narrowest, oddest threading on the larger end? My current shower head looks just like the one you replaced so I assume the adapter you used is the one I need and I think the answer to this question would confirm that. None of the pictures I've found online show the threading clearly enough for me to be totally sure about the adapter I need to buy. Thank you very much.
Hey ChefJohn, you're welcome. I couldn't agree more. I made the mistake of posting this video on a Plumbing Reddit and was heavily scorned for not just changing the shower arm.
As you so clearly pointed out, not everyone has the skill, tools or desire to change a shower arm!
And acting like it is faster than this adapter is absurd.
I don't understand some of the hostility when it comes to DIY video comments.
There's always more than one way to get a project done.
I think I say in the video that the Price-Pfister is the one I end up using. It's been a while and I don't recall specific details that I didn't write down. Also in the description I include the measurements of the other two adapters threads.
Thanks for comment. Have a great day and good luck with the plumbing!
Confirmed. I used the Price-Pfister adapter. @3:07
THANK. YOU. SO. MUCH!! You're the only video out here for this type of old aas showerhead. I've never seen one like this in my life ( renting an apartment so i can't just change the arm and upgrade to modern plumbing. ) Thank you for saving my sanity with a never ending spinning showerhead that wouldn't unscrew. Bless you, Sir.
@Dee, lol. You're welcome. I totally understand your frustration. Which as you know, WHY I made this video. Glad to hear this helped and thanks for taking the time to share in the comments. Bless you too!
thank you so much! Not many videos out there showing this. I ended up buying the 3 pack and the Gerber one was the answer. Thanks again!
Rick R, glad to hear it! You are welcome! Thanks for taking the time to comment.
Was about to buy the replacement adapters from Amazon and my daughter found this adapter at Home Depot: www.homedepot.com/p/Glacier-Bay-Pfister-Shower-Arm-Adapter-3075-538/204511149 Works great and it was $4.95.
Bill Walls, glad to hear it! As long as you know which brand your shower arm is that works!
Thanks for the helpful link.
Mate, you're a rock star! Just moved into an apartment in the city and wanted to change out our showerhead since my roommate and I are too tall for the current one. Took off the original one to find the ball, and I didn't know what to do, since replacing the entire shower arm would be against our lease terms. Gonna order a set of adapters now. Thanks so much!
Neon Lemmy Koopa, so glad to hear it helped you out.
Got a load of crap from some (mostly plumbers) for suggesting this method versus just changing shower arm but here again is another example of why alternate methods are a good thing.
Hope your plumbing issues are over. Have a great day and thanks for taking the time to comment.
Thank you so much for making this video, I found myself with the same problem today when I tried to change a shower head... I searched in CZcams and found your video. Great!!!. Thanks again.
pferrer90, glad to hear it helped you out. Thanks for taking the time to comment.
I know this video has been released 5 years, but this is really helpful. Before I wateched this video, I was try to take off that ball-end parts with spanner until I watched this video lol. You saved my time and money, bro😊
I just spent an hour trying to remove the ball... I’m so glad I came upon your video before I broke the shower arm! Thank you for your video!
heather martinez, haha, you are welcome! Happy to hear this video helped save your shower arm.
Thanks for taking time to comment.
Thanks I live in an old apartment. This video saved me from going through the head ache of return and reshipping the product. I'll try your solution first 👍😀👏👏👏👏👏 this reminds me of a ball and socket joint.
Peppermint, you're welcome. Glad to hear the video helped. Hope your plumbing issues are over soon. Thanks for commenting.
Yes I have to order the part. I bought the shower head with the silver tube I hope it works. To be honest I dont know how we made it all these years with out utube. ☺
I had the same exact problem!!! Thank you so much for his video and the links. I was able to buy the adapters and can't wait to get them to finally replace my showerhead!
This is exactly what I needed!! Thank you! One hour ago, I did not know what I was going to do!
Chelsea Girl, glad to hear it helped, you're welcome. Thanks for the comment!
GOD bless you for posting this, I've been trying to unscrew the ball at the end of the pipe, my house is 98 years old and I'm getting close to that. You have saved me a boat load of $$ if I would have messed up those pipes, heading to hardware store tomorrow. Thanks again.
Gail Talley, you're welcome! Glad to hear the video helped you out. Thanks so much for commenting and sharing your story.
You are a lifesaver!! I’ve ignored this issue in my guest bathroom for 2.5 years. The former owners didn’t leave a shower head at all so I was torturing people with a hose shower all this time😬
I went straight for the Glacier Bay Pfister (got it from Home Depot) after reading the comments.
Many many thanks!!!
Elizabeth, glad to hear this video helped you out! Wonderful news. Thank you for taking the time to comment and share!
Thank you so much!! I'm new at all of this "home improvement $hit" You just saved me from burning down my house! (Kidding!) You are the only person on CZcams that helped me with this 5 minute job that currently has me in hour TWO. You're a rockstar, thanks again!! 🙌🙌
Lol! Glad to hear this helped FlowerChild. Thank you for taking the time to share and comment.
I wish you had posted this a few years earlier when I went through the same thing. Very helpful. Great idea to make a video!
Kelly OK, I do too! We lived with a terrible shower head for years. Glad to hear this helped you out too. Thanks for taking the time to comment.
CZcams videos! The gift that keeps on giving!! Thank you!!❤
Glad to hear this helped another person out there going through what I went through! Thanks for sharing!
Incredible!! Thanks so much. My wife is getting home from hospital in a couple days and I ordered 79" hose with new shower head to find I had that ball too. Oh man!!! You saved my but a lot of head ache and stress.
Mike J, super glad to hear this video has helped you. Prayers and blessings for your wife. Thanks for taking the time to share and comment.
Thank you so much. 5 years after you made this video it’s still helping people. I did not want to have to call a plumber if I could help it. You saved me so much time and money. You are awesome!
Donna Graves, so glad to hear this! This is one of the replies that makes it worth-while! Hopefully your plumbing problems are over soon and thank you for taking the time to comment!
@@Underdrummer I should also mention I’m 71 years old and you made it so easy for me to take care of this problem. Everything is still working fine. I really appreciate it.
You are so freaking awesome for this because I legitimately bought a whole new set of grip wrenches to try and screw the ball off and you just taught me that there is no screw. Thanks 10 BILLION
DJHitman X, great to hear this video helped you out. Sorry to hear about the money spent on a whole new set of wrenches. Thanks for the comment!
wasn't too bad. it was a pack of 3 for like $10 w/ tax. I ordered the adapter from amazon while watching this video. I have the exact same one as you. House built in the early 80s
Helped me tremendously! I'm so glad I goggled before taking off the old as hell shower head to check for lime buildup.
Super glad to hear this helped another person.
Thank you for taking some time to comment and share!
Thanks, just what I needed. Been fighting with the same showerhead setup for months now. Thanks again 😁👍
Duwop77, great to hear it! Thanks for the comment.
I’ve been looking for the answer to this forever. I kept just paying for new attachments I think would work and they never did. Then I’d give up for another year or two. The current shower head I have is terrible. Just ordered the 3 adapters. Thank you very much!!
Adam, glad this helped out. Thanks for taking some time to share!
Wow, after 2 hours of research and head scratching I came across your video. Dang! Thank you endlesslly for this!
Kevin Forrester, you are welcome. Glad to hear the video was helpful for you.Thank you for taking the time to comment.
OMG! Thank you so much! I had the exact same problem and had no clue how to solve it. This has helped tremendously. Thank you!
You are welcome! Glad to hear it!
Thank you for taking a moment to share your story and comment.
Thank you soo much, i was helping an old couple and came accross to this type, i felt defeated. Thanks to this
Jerole Baluyot, you are welcome. Great to hear this helped. Thanks for taking some time to comment.
You are a life saver ! Thank You!!!!!! I had no clue what to even search for to update my shower head !
Cordelia Young, so glad this helped. Hopefully no more plumbing issues after this. Thanks for taking some time to comment.
Sir! Sir! Sir! You are amazing! This is my exact shower head! I've been trying to figure this thing out without spending an arm and a leg. Thank you! Subscribed!
@lee boykin, thank you for subscribing!
You are welcome. I'm glad to hear this helped and thank you for taking some time to share and comment.
I just experienced this same issue. Thank you for recording and sharing this.
Lisa Wise, you are very welcome. Glad this helped. Thank you for taking some time to comment.
THANK YOU!!!! Same dilemma at my home. So glad I came across your video!
Priscilla Molinares, you are welcome! Glad it worked out for you. Thanks for taking the time to comment.
Thanks so much! You saved us! The adapter worked. We thought we were going crazy when we saw that crazy ball joint!
Nanette Douglas Sykes, you're welcome! Glad you were able to purchase one and fix it up. Thank you for taking the time to comment.
Awesome many thanks for supplying a solution to my problem, can get rid of the old crusty leaky shower head now with something more modern with lots more options!
Andy James, glad to hear it helped. Thanks for taking time to comment and hope your plumbing problems are soon over!
@@Underdrummer Ok adapter arrived connects great to new shower head removed old shower head only to find no coupler on the shower arm (which explains why the previous owner had locked the shower head in place with some type of putty/adhesive), now on hunt for a solution (dont want to remove shower arm as I think that will end up with a major tiling exercise) .
@@andyjames3483 Wow, it's becoming an epic saga for you, so sorry! I think the shower arm replacement is your best bet but maybe there's another solution. Best of luck to you. Thanks for sharing.