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Hi All, I've been installing a new shower and have come to the extractor fan. When I removed the old one, I think some wires disconnected which prevented me from taking photos. - The fan has an on/off switch outside the bathroom - The flat twin cable is live when tested with an electrical...

Thanks, I think I’ll just crack on and cross my fingers, this ‘little’ diy project has seriously dragged!

Brick bond, the bow isn’t huge but definitely there. About a mil when on a flat surface.

Thanks Jamie. Last question, I promise! I've just checked through a box of the tiles, seems the majority are 'cupped'. Cost 15 quid a sqm from CTD, should I have got the more expensive ones? Can take them back if needed. Cheer man

Thanks Jamie, Tips are much appreciated. I'll get out and grab me a 10mm trowel and another bag of adhesive! Funny you mention about the heat, I was paranoid about the adhesive going off too soon, only had the stuff in the bucket for a couple of hours and it seemed to be drying out. Question on...

Hi guys, Finally got to start my tilling which didn't go too well! Using 7mm thick 200x100 subway, BAL SPF onto Elements backer board with a 8mm trowel. Laid a couple of rows in the shower and checked the odd tile for coverage. I'd guess I'm getting around 80% on average, even when giving the...

Cheers mate. I'm just setting out now...quite looking forward to it, but I've got a niche, sloped ceiling and a wall which is slightly out to navigate, should be fun. I didn't get any quotes for the tiling, the lime repointing of our house has taken that cash! Thanks again, these forums are a...

Hi mate, Thanks for asking. We finally went for the sand/cement option. Removed the backer board from one side, 5-1 mix laid and levelled and filled the edges with CT1 to help prevent any movement. It took 2 attempts and its still a mil or 2 out on one corner, but I think there's a slight bow...

Thanks man. I'm just removing one of the backer boards now. Will give me better access to fix the tray, I'll also allow me to get the wall plumb in the process. I've got a fresh tube of CT1, going to favour the low spots but ensure the contact points are all covered, then as suggested buy...

Thanks man. I'm going to crack on. The difference is not more than 3mm max, closer to 2. I'll learn from my mistake here.....check spirit level before building stuff! Love my new Stabila level, don't love that its just told me one of my soon to be tiled walls is 5mm out. Thanks again, where us...

The extent of the error!! Regarding the use of silicone, the manufacturer states its a silicone adhesive or sand cement bed, which I will adhere to (pun intended) for warranty purposes. I've just removed the tray, bit of a pain, I should have definitely given more leeway in the walls. My lack...

Unable to upload video sadly. I've just dumped half a Flexi-bucket onto the tray to observe the drainage. There is a slight difference with more water collecting on the lower side but even with a large water flow it doesn't come close to moving over the tray lip. The normal flow will be a fair...

Shower tray water run

Thats likely the last resort mate! Not sure why levels don't have lines closer to the bubble for more accurate reading! I've just been out and bought a Stabila, the bubble still sits within the lines, but obviously offset slightly.

As I thought it was level, I was going to lay on silicone, as per Mira instructions. Laying on adhesive / cement will be very difficult with the snug fit and to be honest so there's no guarantees I'd easily correct the 3mm. I'm going to run off for 10 mins to chuck some water down for a video. :eek:

Thats some solution to the problem! I was thinking of something similar but can't see how I'd manage it with the enclosure at the stage its at, I'd have to remove the backer board from one of the walls, taking all the tanking with it. Are you going to bed on cement or use silicone?

Thanks for the replies. Its 3mm high as I had a real pain in the backside with levelling the floor. I had to splice a couple of joists with steel plates due to rotten ends; its an old house and getting it level to where it is was extremely difficult! (for me) especially and I've just discovered...

Hi All I’m just about to secure my shower tray (Mira Flight 900/1400) down onto a ply subfloor but have a single high spot of 3mm at one corner (Measured with level and shims). I wanted to avoid having to bed on a weak mix as the tray is v tight to the 3 walls and I’ll likely F%#@£ that up...

Thanks for the help fellas. I did just as Sparkwright suggested. Cable had stamped writing, just matched it up. All appears to working, so thanks again for your help.