Plumbing fitting for electric shower?

[RrogerD]

Just purchased a new electric shower (following my other thread re power types etc). However, I don't understand how the plumbing fits together; how it connects to the supply feed?
In the pic attached, it shows 'water inlet', made of plastic and appears to be push-fit only. What do I connect to this?
The supply to my current (old) shower comes in from the top left and connects it seems, via the filter. This new one doesn't appear to be the same.
Any ideas?
Thanks

 

[Madrab]

You can use a compression elbow, that will do fine. That being said, you do know that the inlet for the new shower is at the bottom, whereas the inlet for the old was at the top, you may find it awkward to get it all to fit as the electric shower position will need to be higher. Or you'll need to extend that pipe downwards, avoiding the cable.

 

[polesapart]

As above, 15mm compression elbow onto shower inlet spigot.

These jobs are never like for like; some modification of pipework/cabling position is always required IME.

 

[RrogerD]

You can use a compression elbow, that will do fine. That being said, you do know that the inlet for the new shower is at the bottom, whereas the inlet for the old was at the top, you may find it awkward to get it all to fit as the electric shower position will need to be higher. Or you'll need to extend that pipe downwards, avoiding the cable.

Thanks. The compression elbow would appear to be the solution.
Yep, re the entry point being at the bottom. I don't see it as an issue. There is a channel down the back to permit a pipe. I'll simply extend the current, add the elbow and, Bob's your Uncle!

 

[Johntheo5]

My (Triton) came with the elbow supplied, it had copper olives, before tightening up, connect it to the water pipe to avoid any strain on that plastic water inlet although its heavy walled.

 

[RrogerD]

I assume that the metal-on-plastic fitting of the standard compression elbow, will work?
Can I not use push-fit? Looks to be smaller and easier to fit tbh.

JG Speedfit Plastic Push-Fit Equal 90° Elbow 15mm - Screwfix

Order online at Screwfix.com. Pre-packed. Push-fit. FREE next day delivery available, free collection in 1 minute.

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[Madrab]

I assume that the metal-on-plastic fitting of the standard compression elbow, will work?
Can I not use push-fit? Looks to be smaller and easier to fit tbh.

JG Speedfit Plastic Push-Fit Equal 90° Elbow 15mm - Screwfix

Order online at Screwfix.com. Pre-packed. Push-fit. FREE next day delivery available, free collection in 1 minute.

www.screwfix.com

easier to fit for a DIY'er certainly - smaller, unfortunately not.

 

[RrogerD]

easier to fit for a DIY'er certainly - smaller, unfortunately not.

Spot on, thanks