The last thing one need is to install the wrong waste/trap under the shower cubicle for then realizing the fall isn't adequate and the trap isn't sealing properly ....not too mention having to work in a confined space to rectify such problems (or dismantle the shower cubicle).
So, I'm taking no chances and try to gather as much as info as possible before committing myself.
I have 5 shower trap to consider:
1) the one coming with the actual shower cubicle -
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pop-Up-Sh...?pt=UK_Bathroom_Mats_Rugs&hash=item27bb48e9cf
This isn't a proper trap - it has a click clack (pop up) closer which might cover a similar function but I'm not trusting it - still, it is useful to have the option of using the cubicle as a mini bath so the ideal shower trap should be lockable (unfortunately there aren't many on the market).
2) a common 50mm trap (typically produced by MX and other companies) which fit exactly my shower tray and provide a 50mm seal....plus, with a few adjustments can be fitted with the original pop up waste (so it would allow to use the shower as a mini bath).
3) a 90mm fast flow trap - this doesn't fit but I've considered enlarging the shower tray's hole....
4) a Geberit 50mm trap: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Geberit-S...?pt=UK_Bathroom_Mats_Rugs&hash=item4abbb25974
5) a McAlpine STW2M:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/McAlpine-...?pt=UK_Bathroom_Mats_Rugs&hash=item5d3633748c
Now, I'm discarding option (1) - it isn't a proper trap. Option 2 looked promising; unfortunately, the exit is located near the bottom and this will affect the fall.
The 90mm fast flow is very compact (3-4cm shorter than the MX above) so, it allows for more room for maneuver under the tray and the exit is higher (this will improve the flow) but I'm not sure it's a good idea to enlarge the tray's hole....also, it won't accept the original 50mm pop up waste.
The Geberit looks very well made and offers a very compact design with the exit near the top (good water flow) - but the peculiar design won't allow to fit the original pop up waste on it (pity).
The McAlpine looks the most promising of the lot...at 95mm it isn't the most compact but the exit is higher than the MX - with a bit of luck it should accept the original pop up waste so it will tick all marks (I use the "should" cos' I haven't yet received this trap).
So, it might seems I've found the perfect trap....
Now, I've noticed that both the Geberit and the McAlpine (2 trusted names) use a bend just after the exit....is there any reason for this design? I thought the most direct route would be the best.
Any shower trap designer out there?
So, I'm taking no chances and try to gather as much as info as possible before committing myself.
I have 5 shower trap to consider:
1) the one coming with the actual shower cubicle -
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pop-Up-Sh...?pt=UK_Bathroom_Mats_Rugs&hash=item27bb48e9cf
This isn't a proper trap - it has a click clack (pop up) closer which might cover a similar function but I'm not trusting it - still, it is useful to have the option of using the cubicle as a mini bath so the ideal shower trap should be lockable (unfortunately there aren't many on the market).
2) a common 50mm trap (typically produced by MX and other companies) which fit exactly my shower tray and provide a 50mm seal....plus, with a few adjustments can be fitted with the original pop up waste (so it would allow to use the shower as a mini bath).
3) a 90mm fast flow trap - this doesn't fit but I've considered enlarging the shower tray's hole....
4) a Geberit 50mm trap: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Geberit-S...?pt=UK_Bathroom_Mats_Rugs&hash=item4abbb25974
5) a McAlpine STW2M:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/McAlpine-...?pt=UK_Bathroom_Mats_Rugs&hash=item5d3633748c
Now, I'm discarding option (1) - it isn't a proper trap. Option 2 looked promising; unfortunately, the exit is located near the bottom and this will affect the fall.
The 90mm fast flow is very compact (3-4cm shorter than the MX above) so, it allows for more room for maneuver under the tray and the exit is higher (this will improve the flow) but I'm not sure it's a good idea to enlarge the tray's hole....also, it won't accept the original 50mm pop up waste.
The Geberit looks very well made and offers a very compact design with the exit near the top (good water flow) - but the peculiar design won't allow to fit the original pop up waste on it (pity).
The McAlpine looks the most promising of the lot...at 95mm it isn't the most compact but the exit is higher than the MX - with a bit of luck it should accept the original pop up waste so it will tick all marks (I use the "should" cos' I haven't yet received this trap).
So, it might seems I've found the perfect trap....
Now, I've noticed that both the Geberit and the McAlpine (2 trusted names) use a bend just after the exit....is there any reason for this design? I thought the most direct route would be the best.
Any shower trap designer out there?
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