What You Need to Know About 4-Point and 6-Point Shower Connectors

When connecting a shower head，it is essential to use the appropriate pipe connection to ensure proper functionality。Below，I will introduce whether the shower joint is 4-point or 6-point。

Is the shower joint 4-point or 6-point？

Generally，a 4-point pipe is used。Due to the connector's special position and the fact that it has internal threads，when connecting，a straight fitting with external threads is required，such as a 4-point internal threaded elbow。Pipe fittings are divided into 4-point and 6-point; the outer diameter of a 4-point pipe is 20 mm，while that of a 6-point pipe is 25 mm。

How to properly maintain a shower head：

1、When using it regularly，be particularly careful about the environment。The temperature should not be too high，and it should not be exposed to direct sunlight。If you notice rust spots on the shower head after extended use，it indicates that high temperatures and water deposits have accelerated the aging process and have reduced the shower head's lifespan。

2、While using the shower head，it should be placed away from the power switch，and the windows should be opened for ventilation。This helps improve indoor air quality，making it less likely for bacteria to adhere to the shower head。

3、If the structure of some shower heads is relatively complex and you are not familiar with it，do not attempt to dismantle it yourself，as this may confuse the internal components，making reassembly difficult。This would also affect normal use。Additionally，after each use，be sure to clean it properly to ensure water quality and prevent any skin issues。

In summary，regarding whether the shower joint is 4-point or 6-point，it is generally a 4-point pipe。Due to the special position of the connector and the internal thread interface，a suitable straight fitting with external threads，such as a 4-point internal threaded elbow，is required。It is crucial to understand their actual dimensions before use。