Hello from near Oxford

[AngM47]

Just popped in to say "Hi". Found this forum when looking for a solution to our stiff shower bar tap. Have got some ideas which I'll try. Had a new cartridge a few months back but it's a stupid design of tap with very little to grip, and when wet it's almost impossible to move. Well done Bristan! Temporary fix is a shower head with a "stop" button. Anyway, very helpful to have landed here. Angie

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Hello and welcome

 

[Deleted member 120897]

Welcome Angie. Which Bristan shower?

 

[Lou]

Hi welcome to the forum! I am glad you managed to sort out your problem - any photos to share?

 

[AngM47]

Hello and welcome

Hi Shaun, thanks. It's a Bristan Prism, vertical style, but it's an old design, without any lever on the tap, which make it really difficult to turn when one has wet hands! Sadly my attempts at descaling it and lubricating have failed. Hey ho.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Cartridge sounds like it’s on its way out

 

[AngM47]

Cartridge sounds like it’s on its way out

We had the cartridge replaced ten months ago, so I'd hope it's not that already. Would rather have a different style of shower bar, but that would mess with the tiles and we're not planning on redoing the bathroom just yet.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Any pictures of said shower ?

 

[AngM47]

Hi welcome to the forum! I am glad you managed to sort out your problem - any photos to share?

I'll see if I can upload photos, I took them a while back so will have a search, or take some more.

 

[AngM47]

Here's hoping i upload these ok.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Is the bottom to control the flow ?

 

[AngM47]

Is the bottom to control the flow ?

Yes.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

And let me guess the other side of the shower wall you can’t get at ?

 

[AngM47]

And let me guess the other side of the shower wall you can’t get at ?

Yep, well, the other side is the landing, and pretty sure it's a solid wall just there. If the shower wasn't so close to the wall it would be easier to turn as one could grip it better, but it is what it is.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

If you know someone with a 3d printer they could design and print you a handle / lever

 

[AngM47]

If you know someone with a 3d printer they could design and print you a handle / lever

Good idea, thanks. Might also use an adjustable spanner.