{"product_id":"anti-kink-shower-hose-1-5m","title":"Anti-Kink Replacement Shower Hose 1.5 m - Universal G1\/2 Fittings, Flexible and Leak-Proof","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhy your shower pressure dropped and nobody changed anything\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost weak showers are not a water supply problem. They are a hose problem. The inner tube of an old hose softens, the outer ribbing flattens where it bends, and the hose folds into a kink that stays folded. Water still gets through, so nothing looks broken - you just lose pressure, and it gets worse the longer the hose has been in use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe same wear causes leaks at the coupling. A slow drip behind the mixer is easy to miss until the wall or the tray underneath shows water damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat this hose fixes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnti-kink ribbing\u003c\/strong\u003e - the profile resists folding, so flow stays consistent even when the hose is looped or coiled during use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmooth inner bore\u003c\/strong\u003e - less turbulence than a lined or heavily corrugated hose, so the pressure you have actually reaches the head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUniversal G1\/2 fittings\u003c\/strong\u003e - the standard half-inch connector used on most handheld shower heads and outlets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1.5 m length\u003c\/strong\u003e - long enough for a normal bath or shower cubicle without coiling on the floor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 x anti-kink shower hose, 1.5 m, matte black finish\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to replace it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHold the shower head and unscrew the old hose from the head first, then from the outlet. Both are hand-tight - if one will not move, grip the coupling with a cloth-wrapped wrench rather than forcing the head.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the rubber washer in each end of the new hose. It should be seated flat, not twisted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScrew the new hose onto the outlet by hand, then onto the head. Hand-tight plus a quarter turn is enough.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurn the water on and run it for a few seconds while watching both couplings. A single drip means the washer is off-centre - undo and reseat it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFitment boundaries - read before ordering\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis hose uses standard G1\/2 (half-inch) female connectors on both ends. It fits the great majority of handheld shower heads and mixer outlets, but not every fitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck before ordering if: your shower head uses a quick-connect or proprietary push-fit coupling; your outlet is 3\/8 inch; or you have a fixed rain head plumbed directly into the wall with no hose connection. Those installations need a different part.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill this fit my existing shower head?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf your current hose screws on with a half-inch threaded coupling, yes. The thread standard is the same across almost all consumer handheld heads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes a longer hose reduce pressure?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLength adds a small amount of friction, but a kinked hose costs far more pressure than an extra half metre. If you are replacing a kinked hose, you will usually gain pressure even at the same length.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it suitable for an outdoor or RV shower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a standard indoor bathroom part. For an RV or outdoor setup, confirm the fittings and whether the hose will be exposed to freezing temperatures before relying on it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Guige home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53782553788728,"sku":"GH-SHOWER-HOSE","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/8287\/6728\/files\/12-shower-hose-black.jpg?v=1794384097","url":"https:\/\/guigehome.com\/products\/anti-kink-shower-hose-1-5m","provider":"Guige home","version":"1.0","type":"link"}