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Brass shower heads may be avaible in the nearest shops (Malls etc.) or in portals such as Amazon (dot) com with the query "brass shower head". There are also specialized shops such as Rain Brass Shower, contactable by the email address Rain@rain-shower(dot)com.
Yes, the shower neck is threaded into a brass fitting nailed to a wall stud.
It really depends on what type of brass bar one is talking about. Brass bars can be used to be made into many things including shower handle bars, coat racks, and other decorative pieces.
Swab the deck, polish the brass, sleep, eat, shower and shave. Then do it again.
Most hardware stores and even department stores sell brass cleaner. Simple to use and much easier than elbow grease.
Most shower heads are made out of a combination of brass and plastic or rubber. They are usually chrome plated but may also have any number of exterior finishes.
The Aqua Brass website offer a number of shower, bathroom and kitchen accessories. One can purchase kitchen and bathroom faucets from them as well as baths and basins.
Depending on the brand, there are 2 brass nuts. 1 is the one that holds the packing down around the stem so it won't leak (this is the easier of the 2 to get to & probably the 1 you've taken off) The 2nd one is larger (close to an inch) and it's the one that hold the valve stem in the body of the valve.
The best shower door you can buy is a frameless door using high end hardware from companies like Crlaurence. I have used a company called uncurtain the have a website but the best feature they offer for frameless shower doors is an instant quote by simply sketching your shower door on regular paper snapping a pic with your phone and emailing it over to them uncurtain.info@gmail.com they take approx 10 minutes to respond with an accurate quote.. They are true professionals. Frameless shower doors Shower doors All glass shower Brass shower doors Steam showers Neo angle shower.
Along with chrome, polished brass is the most popular. Other finishes available are stainless steel, satin and brushed nickel.
Remove the shower head on the shower and see if it is plugged. Run the water with the shower head off and see if the pressure is better. Depending on where you live there may be a water saving feature on the shower head (mandated by law) for water consevation. Low flow shower heads often have a restricter in them. Delta has a brass washer with a very tiny hole in it and Moen has a rubber plug with 3 small holes in it.
Though not a plumber, I can say that shower valves are usually made of brass(a very good material). Therefore they are also expensive to replace (50 dollars for the valve, 150 dollars per shower valve if done by a competent plumber). Therefore, when you notice a leak coming from your shower, try to replace the seat washer (usually the hot water side needs to be replaced first). If you still have a leak, it's time to replace the shower valve.