Problem with thermostatic shower pipes

[Moneypit]

Had a plumber run some pipes for a bar shower, I’ve since plastered over them and tiled the bathroom. When he’s returned he can’t fit the shower because the 15mm elbows are protruding from the face of the tile.

I’m looking for a suitable shower fixing kit, if available, that will help us get round the problem so I don’t have to knock the tiles off and chase the wall.

Cheers

 

[ShaunCorbs]

sorry to say non

guess the copper pipe in the wall is touching the back of the tiles?

 

[Moneypit]

Gutted!

Just sitting proud of the finished plaster ever so slightly, had to chase the back of tile over vertical part of elbow. Didn’t think it would be a problem as didn’t really know how the shower fitted to pipework.

Cheers for getting back to me.

 

[Moneypit]

Will I be able to just chase the brickwork above the bath and ‘tease’ the pipes back? Surely I won’t have to remove the bath?

 

[Moneypit]

Just found these on screwfix, does anyone have any experience of using them? It says it’s for uneven or misaligned pipework, just wondering if it would get round the issue.

Cheers

 

[ShaunCorbs]

No don't think you will have to remove the bath and yes the pipes need to be level with the brick so that the elbow isn't going past the back of the tile

 

[ShaunCorbs]

View attachment 32629 Just found these on screwfix, does anyone have any experience of using them? It says it’s for uneven or misaligned pipework, just wondering if it would get round the issue.

Cheers

Sorry to say no as they won't take the fitting

 

[townfanjon]

View attachment 32629 Just found these on screwfix, does anyone have any experience of using them? It says it’s for uneven or misaligned pipework, just wondering if it would get round the issue.



Cheers

I use them a lot but Shaun is dead right .
However if you know an engineer who could use a lathe or milling machine it would only want a small amount of brass removing to the depth of the fitting.

 

[Moneypit]

I’ve got a conical hole cutter tho it’s irrelevant now as they’ve been discontinued and can’t find any at a reasonable price (found some on eBay for £49!!)

Thanks for your help.

 

[townfanjon]

I’ve got a conical hole cutter tho it’s irrelevant now as they’ve been discontinued and can’t find any at a reasonable price (found some on eBay for £49!!)

Thanks for your help.

You can get them from all plumbers merchants, a conical cutter wouldnt work , if you know one its a very easy job for an engineer