*
Does anyone have any ideas on what we might use in our hand shower’s bracket to pad the part that slides for adjusting height?
We want to put together a bar from one mfr, and a sliding bracket from another because of design features. This would mean that the bar we want is very slightly larger in diameter (about 5/8″) and so the plastic pad that sits inside the sliding bracket would be too thick to allow fit. We would need to replace this plastic with some thinner type of film or tubing… It would be nice if it could still allow sliding to adjust height, but really just has to be able to be applied to inside of bracket to protect the bar from the tightening of the key that holds bracket in place. Any suggestions for what to use?
Discussion Forum
Discussion Forum
Up Next
Video Shorts
Featured Story
Listeners write in about haunted pipes and building-science tomes, and they ask questions about roof venting and roof leaks.
Featured Video
Highlights
"I have learned so much thanks to the searchable articles on the FHB website. I can confidently say that I expect to be a life-long subscriber." - M.K.
Replies
*
Interesting approach. When I had a hand shower (Hansgrohe) whose base wouldn't fit the bracket receptacle, I just ordered the proper base from the bar's manufacturer (American Standard). I like the assurance of less maintenance and longer life that comes from using things just as they come rather than trying to modify or cobble them together.
*You two slay me. And I mean this in a very congenial way. You have a look in mind and damn well try to achieve it. I like that. Hopefully you also know when to quit. There are some things that just won't work. Not that this is one of them.However, this problem requires either a lucky break that someone here has done the exact same thing with the exact same pcs. parts. Or, a quiet room with a table and those parts laid out to kinda work through that problem. If you're not lucky, just try to imagine all the sleeves etc that you have come across and where you can put your hand on one. Maybe some hose or goofy plumbing washer. Best of luck.
*Try taking your parts to a local machinist.Perhaps they can build what you need. Also, try asking someone who makes jewelry- they may be able to cast something. This is not a stab in the dark, I've done this...
*Try the Depot, ACE or other hardware store and look in the bushing stock. Many carry an extensive amount of specialty items. Look for, perhaps, nylon bushings. Especially an older hardware store, they got STUFF!