Shower Head Blocked. How to disassemble?

[Rincewindwiz]

Hi. My shower head as got blocked up with limescale. I've poked pins in all the holes, soaked it in vinegar, painted it with Kilrock etc and still sections do not produce water.

Is it possible to disassemble this (and get it back together!);
Any clues as to how to take this apart?
(Or who made it so I can ask them?).
Thanks for any information

 

[rpm]

Stand it in an old bucket / measuring jug, pour Kilrock down the neck, add water and let it stand and fizz, may need to repeat.

 

[PlumbBobBob]

new heads aren't that expensive http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Taps+&+Showers/d240/Shower+Kits/sd3203/Chrome+Shower+Kit/p78380

ps "the turtle moves"

 

[PlumbBobBob]

alternatively this type of head comes with a tool to take it apart. you can see the place on the head where it goes to unscrew it for cleaning purposes.

 

[Rincewindwiz]

alternatively this type of head comes with a tool to take it apart. you can see the place on the head where it goes to unscrew it for cleaning purposes.

The three holes in the side?
but where do I get a tool?

Do you know who makes the head?

 

[Rincewindwiz]

new heads aren't that expensive

Probably not but I like taking things apart. Better if replacements are not expensive just in case I cant get it back together again


Mind you, if its that cheap . . . . .

 

[Rincewindwiz]

Stand it in an old bucket / measuring jug, pour Kilrock down the neck, add water and let it stand and fizz, may need to repeat.

Yes, I had a go at that - recycled the kilrock round a few times. I think parts are so gummed up that it will take forever to get through with this approach.

But if all else fails . . . . . . .

 

[PlumbBobBob]

The three holes in the side?
but where do I get a tool?

Do you know who makes the head?

in the centre of the head spray side, no I don't know who makes it.

 

[Dotty]

in the centre of the head spray side, no I don't know who makes it.

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