Hi all. I've looked but have not found previous posts about the exterior shower connections / water panel. the plastic nozzle threads on mine just do not seem to want to take a brass 1/2" connector so I can step it up to 3/4" garden hose size. My thought is to remove the pane; and replace that 1/2 connector with brass. has anyone taken off that panel; worth the effort? I appreciate your advice.