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Which fitting for trite on shower replacement?
Hi there, First time changing a shower or any sort of plumbing work really. Previously had an old Gainsborough shower unit which packed up yesterday, so I’ve bought a tritron easi fit today with the hope that it would require minimal effort haha. Only issue I have is the water pipe on my...
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gpbeck
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Mattcol99
Shower mixer tap dribbling
Complete amateur here ! Shower mixer tap Is Dribbling. I was hoping to see a washer when I took it apart. See attached pic. how do I fix/replace?
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Please Help Identify Shower Thermostatic Control Cartridge Brass Screw
Hello, The brass "screw" that connects the shower handle to the cartridge broke. I have asked numerous plumbers and supply stores, but no one is able to identify the company, part, or model number. I thought I found the part from Rohl, but after speaking with their customer service, they said...
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Please Help Identify Shower Thermostat Control Cartridge Brass Screw
Hello, The brass "screw" that connects the shower handle to the cartridge broke. I have asked numerous plumbers and supply stores, but no one is able to identify the company, part, or model number. I thought I found the part from Rohl, but after speaking with their customer service, they said...
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Small holes on plastic paneling fitted on top of pre existing tiling.
I've been told I need silicone but I'm not sure which one or what type. Also, once it's filled and dryed would it be worth sticking a piece of the same type of plastic on to of the repair holes?
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gmartine
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richardhart
Whats the minimum width for a walk in shower entrance
I've had a 1400x900 shower tray fitted at the end of a 1400 wide bathroom so essentially in an alcove. I wanted to get a glass panel of just under 1000mm and not bother with a door, that would leave a space of just over 400mm to walk in and out. Do you think that would be ok. No fatties in the...
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Shower cartridge stuck
Hi, I have a Aqualisa Midas thermostatic shower that has a very stiff temperature control. I have taken off the control knob and unscrewed the small cartridge screw with a hex key, but the cartridge is stuck fast inside the valve. I think it's a build up of limescale over several years and it...
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Priming ply before showertray
Hi guys, What is the best thing to prime ply with before mira flight tray stick down??
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What tool to tighten/untighten this reducer?
Hi everyone Sorry for asking a daft question. What tool do I need to untighten this from my shower? TIA
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How do I remove this component (adapter) ??
Hi learned friends. A "plumber" has installed a shower for my daughter. However it doesnt look right. This part circled isnt on any pictures I've found of the shower on the internet. It looks like a hex key may fit the inside? The picture on the right is how it should look. I've no idea why...
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Wet room shower leaking - cheaper repair
I'll start this by saying I'm hoping to sort this by diy / minimal professional help as I'm a very tight budget! I've got a walk-in shower in a wet room. The shower has a tiled-over former with an additional ring of tiles around it. When the shower's in use, a drip comes through into the room...
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Identify shower and pipe.
Hi all sorry if this is posted in the wrong place. We have bought our house and the shower has packed in.. all I know is that it is a multi steam shower... Imoulled it out and think I need a few things replacing but I don't know where to look or what I am even looking for... the area we are is...
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diydzindzis
bathroom plumbing advice please
Hello, Renovating downstairs bathroom, we have changed the layout and I just wanted to confirm if what I want to do is appropriate. I want to avoid any gurgling and siphoning. And there is no pretty/accessible space for me to install AAV (maybe under the sink) so I'd like to try without it but...
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How to remove these shower screw fittings from the pipes?
I'm retiling my bathroom, and so everything in this photo minus the copper pipes must be removed. Anyone familiar with these screw fittings that go over the pipes? They have filed down areas to get an adjustable spanner in there to turn them, but when I grip the copper pipe and the screw...
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Shower unit leaking from screw
Hello, amateur DIYer here. My shower has recently started slowly dripping from the unit / bar, right where there is a screw fitting. (photos attached) My best guess is an internal washer has failed, but unsure whether this screw has any other purpose and shouldn't be removed? Would be...
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Monsoon twin pump installation - wrong pump?
My house was a bungalow that was extended up into the roof, and a bathroom installed up there. The hot water cylinder remains on the ground floor. The mains water pressure is low. A Stuart Monsoon U3 dual pump was installed to pump both hot and cold. I am thinking that this is the wrong type of...
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Mira digital shower install
Hi guys , I want to install a Mira digital shower, Gravity fed system I have the correct shower, my cylinder is downstairs but I currently have an old type electric shower HOT and COLD fed from the loft on isolators . there's limited space in the attic to get to the tank but it looks like the...
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cutting HEP 2.0 pipe
hi all, is there any alternatives to cutting a HEP 2.0 pipe without using their own recommended cutters? i only have 2 cuts to do thanks
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Triton shower handle will only turn halfway. Water is lukewarm
Hi all. Sorry I'm not a plumber so go easy on me. I have a triton shower (see images) below, I don't know the model as it was here before me. Basically you have to turn the handle anto clockwise for hot water, off is the 6 o'clock position. However the handle will only go as far as between 12...
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Andy110983
New Triton shower cold
Hi, I had a Madrid 2 Triton shower, I had it for 6 years then one day it started to run cold, so I purchased a Triton Seville shower and changed them over, that was running great for 3 days and now that has gone freezing cold, any advice? Thank you
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