Grohe shower head came off

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momof2labs

Discussion Starter · Dec 26, 2012

Hello all!
I recently purchased as new home with a lovely shower.

While I was taking my 2nd shower, I noticed the water was drizzling again the wall. When I adjusted it, it came off in my hands and I was left with a hard flow from the pipe.

When I took it apart, I noticed the "O" ring was not fitting properly and I suppose there's a screw that holds it in.

I tried to get the "O" ring back in but it was impossible 'cause it was stretched out.

Can any of you confirm that sounds like what the problem is? When I was doing my research, I found the model number Grohe Movario.

Thanking you advance.

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joecaption

· #2 · Dec 26, 2012

Shower heads come with tapered threads that match the tapered threads on the pipe coming out of the wall with no O ring needed.
Sure it's not the swivel part that broke off instead?
I've never seen a shower head that used a screw to hold it on.
Some bathtub faucet have screws.

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momof2labs

Discussion Starter · #3 · Dec 26, 2012

joecaption said:
Shower heads come with tapered threads that match the tapered threads on the pipe coming out of the wall with no O ring needed.
Sure it's not the swivel part that broke off instead?
I've never seen a shower head that used a screw to hold it on.
Some bathtub faucet have screws.

Hi again:
The shower head came off when I adjusted it wondering why there was so much water running down the side of the wall instead of thru the shower head. Then I looked at the shower head and the swivel part came apart. That's when I noticed the "O" ring wasn't fitting properly.

It may well be the swivel part isn't working. How does it stay attached to the wall cylinder if not by a screw?

I am sorry I can't be more specific. I left the nozzle in the garage which is 150' away and since it's pouring, I don't want to go to get it.

Thanks for your time!

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oh'mike

· #4 · Dec 27, 2012

Let me see if I can pull up a PDF on that model---Grohe is a fancy and well made unit----

And a bit complicated---give me a few minutes----Mike----

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oh'mike

· #5 · Dec 27, 2012

I googled thar 'movario' it had many different shower heads as options---could you describe the one you have or post a picture?

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oh'mike

· #6 · Dec 27, 2012

Is it similar?

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momof2labs

Discussion Starter · #7 · Dec 28, 2012

oh'mike said:
Is it similar?

Hi
Yep, this is exactly the one. Thanks.

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ktkelly

· #8 · Dec 28, 2012

Grohe is a great company to deal with.

If you call their US number, you'll find that they will b happy to help you work through ANY problem, and will send out any needed part/s gratis.

Been there, done that.

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momof2labs

Discussion Starter · #9 · Dec 28, 2012

ktkelly said:
Grohe is a great company to deal with.

If you call their US number, you'll find that they will b happy to help you work through ANY problem, and will send out any needed part/s gratis.

Been there, done that.

Yep. I was so excited to take a shower in my beautiful new bathroom.

Thanks for the info.

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