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Thanks for the reply. The flash has wiped out the shinny copper, it has been rubbed down and all bare wires are U shaped and screwed into the clamps. I think the photo doesn’t show it too well.

Is it OK to join two into one clamp? Is this suitable or should I have another clamp on the middle pipe going to the bottom one? Thanks in anticipation.

Cheers all. Should have tried the net first, would have saved myself a few miles today searching different shops!

This is from my Council: PART P BUILDING NOTICE – ELECTRICAL WORK ONLY £246.75 :shock: :shock: :shock: For a new shower??!! Anyone know how to get it done cheaper?

As some of you may know I am fitting a new electric shower. I am looking for a 40A MCB. Unfortunately I can’t find one the same size. I’ve tried Screwfix, B&Q Wickes and local electrical shops... Does it have to be the same overall size as long as the rear connection is the same...

Just bought a new bathroom suite recently (from B&Q) and the toilet is excellent. The cistern holds 6 litres. Very efficient I must say, much better than the old 9 litre model. One flush clears all! :lol:

Cheers! Done it, just had to be a little braver with the spanner when tightening. No leaks now!

Any advice would be useful. I am installing a new electric shower. The inlet is plastic. What is the best way to connect the 15mm brass elbow joint to a plastic shower inlet? It’s a compression fitting with an olive, but water is leaking from the plastic side. Is there something I am...

Many thanks...

Now you've lost me!

Many thanks. The pipes are bonded in the airing cupboard. Do you recommend more bonding in the bathroom?

Hello all. First time poster. I am fitting a new shower in my bathroom and would like to confirm that my electrics will be adequate. It’s an 8.5kw shower. I have 10mm cable twin and earth. It will go to its own miniature circuit breaker on the circuit board which I believe should be 40...