The flexible brass water line that connects the shower head to the supply fitting ruptured and blew out the plastic insert on the end that screws into the water supply. That end is crimped to hold this plastic piece therefore not repairable; and of course there's no longer any such thing as a brass anything. There are plenty of chrome ones on the market but I'd like to stay with brass to match the original color of the fixtures in the bath. Would anyone who may have upgraded their fixtures happen to have this line and willing to part with it? or any suggestions how a repair might be possible. Checked with FT and they don't have anything; not even the mod shop.
Try these folks. 800-891-0896.
Senlesen Modren 59'' Handheld Shower Hose Gold Finish - - Amazon.com (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B011UKUQ8Y/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
I am pretty sure I have the replaced one at home ... we are not there until around the end of April. So checking at Amazon -
Almost looks like brass ..
KES Stainless Steel 79-Inch Extra Long Shower Head Hose Bathroom Toilet... (https://amazon.com/Stainless-Bathroom-Showerhead-Extension-Replacement/dp/B00KWS1X7Y/ref=sr_1_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1490241169&sr=1-1&keywords=Brass%2Bshower%2Bhose%2Breplacement&refinements=p_n_material_two_browse-bin%3A542679011&th=1)
Is brass..
Moen A726P Hand Shower 69-Inch Double Lock Hose, Polished Brass - Hand Held... (https://amazon.com/Moen-A726P-Shower-69-Inch-Polished/dp/B0013YBREK/ref=sr_1_13?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1490241259&sr=1-13&keywords=Brass+shower+hose+replacement&refinements=p_n_material_two_browse-bin%3A542679011)
Ill prolly order a new one here in a month also (oil rubbed bronze color and replace the brass).. not sure how soon you would need.
Don't forget about the vacuum breaker on the inlet side...
How important is the vacuum breaker at the input connection? That went out a few months ago so I removed it because couldn't find a local replacement.
Don't know about vac breaker, I
Just replaced the hose works fine
The vacuum breaker is a code requirement in some locations, probably in TX at that time, maybe an RVIA requirement. This prevents your shower hose from siphoning water back into your coach water system from the floor of the shower or a bucket. When we did ours the vacuum braker was about $70. We skipped it. You might need the part that goes on the wall that the hose connects to.
I think the problem with the vacuum breaker or hose breaking off is the way in which they're mounted from FT (I think FT).
My ell fitting at the shower wall was facing up, so once the breaker and hose were attached the overly long hose was putting
undue stress/weight on the plastic fittings at the ell (the ell itself is metal) causing one or the other to break, in my case it was the vacuum breaker.
I got a new vacuum breaker, installed it facing down by rotating the ell, then ran the shower hose around the slider bar to give
it more support. It looks better and after almost a year seems sound.
Delta Faucet U4900-PB-PK Universal Showering Components Vacuum Breaker,... (http://www.amazon.com/U4900-PB-PK-Universal-Showering-Components-Polished/dp/B0064TX99A)
My breaker broke in December. Bought a replacement on Amazon under $30.
Delta Faucet U4900-PB-PK Universal Showering Components Vacuum Breaker, Polished Brass.
And my ell was mounted pointing down.
Same here on our 300. Not necessary imo.
jor
Because mine was pointing up and this is my first FT I assumed that it was OEM.
Ideally there should be a shorter hose pointing up to allow the hand held option without putting undue stress on the fittings.
Thx for the sources for the hose; ordered one today. BTW, the swivel head no longer holds the shower head in place; nylon washers worn and snugging the screw doesn't work. Fashioned a clip to hold the head up for the time being. Trying to avoid purchasing a new assembly just for a couple of worn nylon washers. Tried the usual sources, (Ace, Home Depot, Lowes) no luck. Any ideas?
Not sure about the snugging screw, but you might try star washers.
McMaster-Carr (http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-washers/=16vrucg)
Check out tooth lock wahers from the menu on left
Hmm. when I replaced ours , I just went to a residential plumbing outfit.... They had a full shelf of them...$10 or so.
KNGB-K172A2-Kingston Brass Plumbing Parts Swivel Connector | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/KNGB-K172A2-Kingston-Brass-Plumbing-Parts-Swivel-Connector/122622281257?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649)
If You are still looking for one.
Mark
Cost me under $10 at the local plumbing & supply.....NOT Lowes or Ace or Home Depot, they had no clue.