How to replace a broken Shower head

How to replace a broken Shower head:

1. Usually the shower heads have 1/2 inch connectors.
2. Pick a shower head of your choice. Main thing to consider is: Flow Rate. It is rated in GPM (Gallons per minute). 2.5 GPM is the max.
3. Using a wrench, remove the old shower head.
4. Cleanup any old tapes/debris from the water pipe that comes from the wall.
5. Apply a new plumber's tape on the pipe.
6. Attach the new shower head, and slowly tighten the connector to the pipe. Make sure to hold the metal pipe in one hand, all the time. Reason is: if we break or displace the pipe, we will have to replace the whole thing, by breaking the wall.

How to fix pull chain fan switch

Pull-chain Fan Switch

It is very easy to break this switch, if pulled very hard.
It's also very easy to replace it.
Very common switch is 3-speed 4-wire switch. Make and model is Zing Ear ZE 208s, usually available at Lowes.

Steps to replace the switch:
1. Switch the power off (using circuit breaker).
2. Using a ladder, climb upto the fan.
3. Using Philips screw driver, remove 3 screws of the switch assembly.
4. Detach the bottom of the assembly from the rest of the fixture.
5. There are 4 slots, with numbers written on the switch: L, 1, 2, 3. And there are 4 wires with the color codes: Black, Grey, Brown and Green. Write down the Numbers, and the wires that go into the slots.
6. Using a paper clip, apply slight pressure in the slots, and detach the 4 wires.
7. Get the new switch, and insert the 4 wires into the correct slots.
8. Switch come with a small piece of chain attached to it. Attach additional length of chain, as required.
9. Attach the bottom portion of the switch assembly to the fan.
10. Start the power.


PS: For reference only. Not a professional advice.