Monday, April 23, 2007
Haydom shower repair kit
So if you have already made your Haydom shower, this repair kit should and instructional guide should help you. For my purposes the repair kit included the following tools.
Tool List
1 – small paper clip
1 – Canadian Loonie (as screw driver)
Instructions
Use Loonie to unscrew the bottom – spray head – of the showerhead. This is the part that has a number of holes in it that the water comes through – or in our case, the place where water does not come out. Though it takes a while to unscrew, do not get discouraged because it is a rather long screw. Once the spray head is removed, take the paperclip and insert it into each and every hole. The paperclip should make a light grinding sound in each hole. Repeat until all calcification is removed from all holes. Be sure the O-ring is not damaged or bulged due to pressure forcing it from its seat. Run some water through the spray head to ensure all blockages are removed.
By hand, start to screw the spray head back into place. Ensure that the O-ring sets in the seat. Use the Loonie to snug the spray head in place. Test by turning on the shower; if it comes out like a rain storm you have done your job.
To repair the simulated Haydom shower the steps are quite simple.
1. Print out the instructions from my previous post.
2. Turn the page upside down and read the instructions in reverse order.
3. Wherever it says secure swap in the word remove.
4. Once you have removed the parts, turn on your shower, keep it quite hot to have a true simulation.
Tool List
1 – small paper clip
1 – Canadian Loonie (as screw driver)
Instructions
Use Loonie to unscrew the bottom – spray head – of the showerhead. This is the part that has a number of holes in it that the water comes through – or in our case, the place where water does not come out. Though it takes a while to unscrew, do not get discouraged because it is a rather long screw. Once the spray head is removed, take the paperclip and insert it into each and every hole. The paperclip should make a light grinding sound in each hole. Repeat until all calcification is removed from all holes. Be sure the O-ring is not damaged or bulged due to pressure forcing it from its seat. Run some water through the spray head to ensure all blockages are removed.
By hand, start to screw the spray head back into place. Ensure that the O-ring sets in the seat. Use the Loonie to snug the spray head in place. Test by turning on the shower; if it comes out like a rain storm you have done your job.
To repair the simulated Haydom shower the steps are quite simple.
1. Print out the instructions from my previous post.
2. Turn the page upside down and read the instructions in reverse order.
3. Wherever it says secure swap in the word remove.
4. Once you have removed the parts, turn on your shower, keep it quite hot to have a true simulation.
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Chad,
I just want to let you know that at least one other, is following your Africa story.
I'm in Australia and my friend Shannon told me, a few months ago, about the journey that her friends were about to venture on, so I have been visiting your blog since then.
I am enjoying reading about your experiences. Love your humour. ciao
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I just want to let you know that at least one other, is following your Africa story.
I'm in Australia and my friend Shannon told me, a few months ago, about the journey that her friends were about to venture on, so I have been visiting your blog since then.
I am enjoying reading about your experiences. Love your humour. ciao
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