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    need a new shower but my hot/cold pipes are reversed! plumbing advice

    need a new shower but my hot/cold pipes are reversed! Hi All I need some advice as to a replacement power shower and there are a few problems I have posted a photo showing the old unit ( a ShowerForce 2000 ); it has supply pipes which run down from the roof and into the left side of the unit as...
  2. J

    Traymate Shower tray plumbing advice

    Traymate Shower tray Hi guys, This is my first post so apologies if this isn't the right section for the post. I'm a qualified plumbing and heating engineer with nearly 20 years experience under my belt. I have an issue with a (client supplied) TM Traymate shower tray/trap and wondered if...
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    Fixing the upright of a shower enclosure plumbing advice

    Fixing the upright of a shower enclosure Fixing the upright of a shower enclosure Is there anyway of getting a good fixing, where the upright of the shower enclosure meets the continuous edge of large vertical porcelain tiles? I'm concerned about the possible cracking of tiles with holes...
  4. J

    Electrician Electrical shower problems plumbing advice

    Electrician Electrical shower problems Electrical shower problems I have installed a new shower and when the dial is turned to economy the light on the shower comes on but no water flows through, have checked water pipes and the are not blocked, when the dial is turned to hot or cold the light...
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    Fixing the upright of a shower enclosure Discussion Thread

    Fixing the upright of a shower enclosure Is there anyway of getting a good fixing, where the upright of the shower enclosure meets the continuous edge of large vertical porcelain tiles? I'm concerned about the possible cracking of tiles with holes drilled so near to the edge, and also the...
  6. B

    Shower mixer knob won’t reattach plumbing advice

    Shower mixer knob won’t reattach I bought this shower mixer unit from Victoria Plumb some years ago, & one of the handles has come off & I cannot manage to re-fit it to the mixer unit arm (see photos). It was in place for a long time but somehow came off recently but no matter how much pressure...
  7. H

    How to access taps behind a P shaped shower bath plumbing advice

    How to access taps behind a P shaped shower bath I'm about to install a P shaped shower bath into a small bathroom. However I've noticed that with the bath in place it's not possible to reach under the bath to the pre drilled tap holes. Because of the circular shape there's also no line of sight...
  8. Johnales

    Electrical shower problems

    I have installed a new shower and when the dial is turned to economy the light on the shower comes on but no water flows through, have checked water pipes and the are not blocked, when the dial is turned to hot or cold the light on the shower goes off, the light on my old shower would flicker on...
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    Shower drain cover - can I get something that will fit? plumbing advice

    Shower drain cover - can I get something that will fit? The drain cover in my shower cubicle is flaking and discoloured. I was hoping to remove the centre section and replace it with one of those slightly-domed covers, concealing the outer ring. Unfortunately it seems they all come with a 42mm...
  10. G

    Waterproofing options for new shower room Discussion Thread

    Waterproofing options for new shower room Hi, A newcomer here and thank you to anyone with the patience to read my drivel. I am renovating an old stone house, have just finished a kitchen, and now need to install a first floor shower room (1.7m x 2.35m). The previous owner had the room to a...
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    Leaking shower valve set plumbing advice

    Leaking shower valve set I have a dripping shower valve. I have take away the face plate and at a complete loss at what to do. There's currently a bag sitting over it which isnt pleasing the family. Any guidance appreciated. Leaking shower valve set to read more on the original thread at...
  12. Dan

    Pura shower head - too much weight for a tiny thread Discussion Thread

    This is an RSS feed of thread: Pura shower head - too much weight for a tiny thread Content of the thread: Hi there, Hopefully someone will be able to help me….. I have what I believe is a pura shower arm which has recent started leaking from the fitting which is really no wonder when you...
  13. Dan

    Instant water heater to feed shower and basin. Discussion Thread

    This is an RSS feed of thread: Instant water heater to feed shower and basin. Content of the thread: Hi Guys. Anyone fitted an instant water heater and could give a recommendation on a good suitable to feed a basin and shower. Also do you need G3 to fit one? Thanks Instant water heater to...
  14. Dan

    Why is my pumped shower suddenly slow in starting? Discussion Thread

    This is an RSS feed of thread: Why is my pumped shower suddenly slow in starting? Content of the thread: Not been on here for ages, got a lot of help when I installed my bathroom some years ago. Everything went fine until I had to replace the shower mixer valve recently. The old one had started...
  15. Dan

    Shower temperature control not working - goes hot and cold Discussion Thread

    This is an RSS feed of thread: Shower temperature control not working - goes hot and cold Content of the thread: My shower temperature control isn’t working. One moment it’s freezing and the next it’s boiling. It’s a three-way shower - two shower heads the bath as well. I’ve no idea what...
  16. Dan

    two shower pumps two bathrooms one flange Discussion Thread

    This is an RSS feed of thread: two shower pumps two bathrooms one flange Content of the thread: The first showerpump i fitted close to the immersion with warix flange and it works fine for the small bathroom. I fitted another pump for another shower in another bathroom about 2-3 metres away and...
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    UK Can a 10mm2 Shower feed and a 1.5mm2 switched live for the lights be in the same wall chase?

    Hi, I'm installing 10mm2 cable into the wall to the loft from the downstairs consumer unit ready for an electrician to terminate both ends. Previously the shower isolator was a switch on the wall but my intentions are to change this switch to a light switch and instead put a pull cord for the...
  18. J

    Electric power shower

    My shower stopped working, As the light on the isolator switch wasn't coming on, I changed the switch. The new switch came on but was very dim? when i switched the shower on it never came on and the dim isolator switch went off anyone know whats going on?
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    Disconnected neutral wire from shower MCB in CU

    Good evening! Recently, after a friend’s shower stopped working, an electrician allegedly disconnected the neutral wire inside the CU, to make the shower safe and isolate the circuit. Subsequently another electrician on visiting the house, unaware of this method (if it even exists!?) concluded...
  20. L

    ELCB or RCD for instant tankless shower water heaters?

    Some electric tankless shower water heaters have inbuilt ELCB. Are they better than Triton water heaters which don't have it ? and does Triton tankless water heaters have any inbuilt security? Or an external RCD is better ?
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