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    Bath Waste Overflow Dilemma

    Can anyone suggest a compatible overflow waste that works with this Bath? Appleby Roll Top (freestanding) see link below. I don’t want to fit an exposed chrome Roll top type overflow that is often suggested . They are pricey for a start. Just require a simple standard one with Flexi tube and...
  2. R

    Replacing bath with a shower

    I want to replace a bath with a shower. Water pressure is low so will need a negative head pump. Access to the existing hot water tank and cold water header tank is very difficult from the bathroom in question (without a major bit of work). Questions are: 1) Can I use the hot water input for the...
  3. J

    Bristan bath mixer cartridge s[ecial tool..???

    Hi. Just had a head banging problem with Bristan Turns out you need a special tool to change the thermostatic catridge in the AR2 type bath/shower mixer. A box spanner wont do it. Bristan don't sell the tool but have sent a picture of it,and clearly it is a special item. I can't find any info...
  4. S

    Trying to identify bath / to replace side panel

    Hi, any help appreciated with this, ideally would like to avoid having to rip out and replace full bath, would just like to find replacement panel, but struggling with this Measurements seem weird Length of panel = 1690 mm Height of panel = 535 mm Length to start of curve = 620 mm Size of the...
  5. L

    Bath Removal

    Trying to remove a bath...thought I had done the hard part with the chisel and the surround...but it simply will not budge...its plastic/fibreglass...can I just cut along the edge with a jigsaw ?? Any issues with dust from the cutting ? Thanks.
  6. T

    Water pours out from diverter handle on Bensham 1835 bath mixer tap.

    I have replaced O ring on diverter and still it leaks in whichever position its in with w ater coming out from both shower and bath
  7. B

    Bath Screen wall Profile

    Hi, Can anyone suggest the best way to fit a bath screen wall profile when the silcone at the bottom is sitting proud at the bath edge and prevents the profile from sitting flush . Cutting the silcone back slightly has caused slight leaks behind the bath.
  8. C

    Has anyone fitted a combined bath trap and pop up waste like this one, who is manufacturer? Thanks

  9. M

    3/4 rubber washer Bath tap connector

    When changing bath taps does anyone use the 3/4 flat washers you get with hep20 tap connectors instead of fibre washers? I use the 1/2 inch hep20 rubber washers on toilet service valves and no. 62s and have worked well.
  10. G

    Removed shower/bath valve from wall, what’s behind it?

    Hi, I am more or less a complete novice when it comes to plumbing and I need help identifying what kind of plumbing setup I may have in the attached photos. I removed a bath/shower mixer valve to see what was behind it as I want to replace it anyway. From what I can tell there are some brass...
  11. P

    Bath waste box

    Hi Could anybody explain this waste box under a bath, being honest I have never seen one of these before the waste from the bath goes in & out of this box then into a soil stack but has no power to it so it is not pumping the waste away? can anyone explain this?
  12. S

    Bath Tap Conundrum

    Hi I'm hoping someone can help a man out on this one. Need to replace current bath taps but it's not an easy setup. Taps are deck mounted on bath Currently two taps. Tap 1 - controls the temp Tap 2 - is a 3 way but one is blanked off. Currently it switches bath on, switches overhead shower on...
  13. P

    Can you help identify the jacuzzi / whirlpool / spa bath so that I can replace the drain plug seal?

    Hello I am trying to identify a jacuzzi / whirlpool / spa bath so that I can replace the drain plug seal which I suspect is leaking. Unfortunately I cannot get to the actual bath to investigate myself a common problem at the moment I think. The owner has supplied pictures of the bath, plug seal...
  14. T

    No room for flexi Bath tap connectors

    Could someone please help me out I've recently split with my ex who taught me afew diy bits. But I'm stuck. I've drilled the holes for the bath taps. Was told I should use full bore isolators. but there isnt not enough room left to connect a 300mm flexi tap connector without them being to bent...
  15. A

    Bath Overflow and Waste Connection

    Hi, I bought a new bath overflow and waste which I thought would be simple to install. The existing seems to have been plumbed differently. Does any one know the connection I need in the second photo? I had to cut the old overflow off as it wouldn't loosen.
  16. Keiran

    Bath waste

    Hi all was wondering firstly does the bath waste have to have silicone applied to washers ? when I’ve set up in past I’ve never used it and washers alone done the job. if silicone is recommended can I use normal bathroom silicone to do the job or would it have to be plumbers gold ?.
  17. T

    Mains cold water knocking out gravity hot water in bath shower mixer

    Hi all. My customer has a bath shower mixer that gets cold from the mains and hot from a vented cylinder and the cold knocks out the hot. I'm thinking about putting in a thermostatic bath shower mixer but would appreciate any other ideas! Cheers all/
  18. U

    Bath tap heads - unusual type

    My father's bath has unknown make tap heads, which turn one way for the side filler & the other for the shower. The heads are a bit like upside-down saucepans but with rectangular block handles - the saucepan look was everywhere a few years ago IIRC (a bit like the pic 😂). However AFAICT...
  19. M

    Adjusting the anti scald protection for bath

    For some reason I'm not getting hot water coming out of the bath tap it's just coming out warm, it's fitted with these anti scald valves underneath the bath, I have taken the side pannel of the bath thinking it would be easy to adjust to see if that's the problem, looking at it I have no idea...
  20. M

    Standard bath recommendation?

    Hi all. It’s been a while since fitting a bath for a customer but I’m looking for some solid recommendations if possible. I know they all look similar but don’t want anything squeaking when it’s stood in. Cheers.
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