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Kelly Jones wrote:
Had a leaky shower, found it was the shower neck leaking right where
it went into the elbow. As I unscrewed it, it snapped easily at the
threads. Now, this is the SECOND time in about 8 years this has
happened. The plumbing is copper, and the necks are chromed whatever.
My house water is slightly acidic.

Is there a better repair for this, so I don't have to do it again? Is
there a neck made that won't be this prone to corroding through?

Plastic of some kind?

Yep. I just bought an inexpensive tub/shower set for a home I am
rehabing, and the shower neck was heavy plastic. Nice chrome, looks just
like a metal one.

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Dennis