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  1. Zach054

    Shower elbow wall plate.

    Hi, best way to go about fitting these? The length of thread means the back plate elbow is deep in the wall for the square shroud to fit flush with the tile. Is it best so sit the back plate elbow forward and trim down the Brass thread ? Regards
  2. P

    Aqualisa shower drips

    My aqualisa shower drips when turned off. Reluctant to change the whole cartridge (mechanical Aqualisa Thermostatic Cartridge Grey). I heard that it could be because of worn out washer and one could possibly change, with some difficulty because of restricted access the "O" washer at the back of...
  3. I

    Not much water from shower head but high pressure in tap

    Dear Professionals, could you please advise. I have standard mixer tap in my bath (its about 15 years old, i recently bought the house). The water comes out from tap itself in massive amounts, bath can be filled in 3min, same if i unscrew shower hose - the water will shoot up very high, however...
  4. D

    Plastic hot water connection. Which compound to use??

    Hi, I have a leak on the hot water inlet of my concealed Aqualisa Gainsborough shower. I have stripped it back and with the hot water feed on I can see the drip appear at the bottom of the plastic screw fitting. I want to ensure that when I re-tile it, I won't have the same problem in the...
  5. A

    WC into understairs pantry - queries... anyone here?

    Hi, looking to do two projects: PROJECT (A): Want to bring garage WC to below the stairs pantry PROJECT (B): Then maybe turn the garage WC area into a shower room Pic of the PROJECT (A) basic move: Pic of the garage WC: Pic of the pantry area: Garage WC and Pantry on either side of...
  6. jim14822

    Bubbling shower trap

    Hi For the past 2 months my shower has been draining slowly and bubbling like there an air block. I've put 3 loads of drain cleaner down, but still not draining properly. Any advice would be very greatfully received. Thanks Jim
  7. M

    Aqualisa electric shower, mains water entry point blanking plug

    Hello, Im looking for help in tracking down a replacement part for an Aqualisa Energy 10.5 Kw Shower. The bit that has started leaking is the top facing mains entry point- Im using the bottom entry point. Ive attached a few pics of the part in question. It has the grey sleeve in the centre of...
  8. H

    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 shown The big problem is that the hot and cold are...
  9. Tilers Forums

    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 drilled so near to the edge, and also the...
  10. B

    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 I apply to try to push it back...
  11. H

    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 to these either making it very hard or...
  12. J

    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 on the shower goes off, the light on my...
  13. N

    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 spigot attached, and the hole is just 40mm. I don’t...
  14. G

    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.
  15. S

    Pura shower head - too much weight for a tiny 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 compare the weight of the shower arm (let alone the additional weight of the shower head) to the tiny female...
  16. H

    Shower temperature control not working - goes hot and cold

    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 brand if shower it is. I took the knobs off and gave them a clean but can’t figure out how to take off this middle...
  17. S

    two shower pumps two bathrooms one flange

    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 that seems fine. i am wondering if i am likely to encounter problems later with the second...
  18. T

    Help with continuously dripping shower head

    I've installed a new shower head and hose, replacing an old Aqualisa which started to drip. The new replacement shower head which is smaller than the original also drips. There's no leaking as expected from the new hose connections with the head or wall elbow. I've removed the cover of the...
  19. J

    Instant water heater to feed shower and basin.

    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
  20. D

    Why is my pumped shower suddenly slow in starting?

    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 to get stiff to turn, so I fitted an identical unit to make the job easy - it's a cheap, minimalist...
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