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Thanks for those suggestions John + Andytw. Am going to head on over to toolstation and see if I can find a box spanner that fits, or a close fit which I can cut/modify. I will also get a small section of pipe that fits and see if I can get a metalworks to 'make' a two pronged tool. Im...

Hey John, Yes, unfortunately it is very deeply recessed! Not a chance to get anything remotely close to it. Its gonna be some kind of long, hollow, cylindrical tube with appropriate 'gripping points' on the end. Amjag

Hey, My thermostatic cartridge has malfunctioned and I am trying to replace it. I have a replacement to hand but am having difficulty removing the old one. I have attached pictures to show the long spindle/shaft along with the 'bit' that grips onto some tool allowing me to twist it off...

hey all, update... got the plumber to come over and inspect his installation. He took the valve out and checked both inputs (hot/cold). There were two small plastic flow restrictor type things (one in each). He said both were pushed in too tight (manufacturing flaw maybe?) He played...

hey, had a bathroom/plumber fit the whole lot. Im assuming everything was properly fit as there is plenty of pressure in the sink which is also in the bathroom as well as another small sink in a separate wc in a room next door. Hence it appears everything plumbed in correctly, but for some...

hey, thanks for the reply. the valve unit appears to be high quality. Bought for around £150 ish. Its a flat plate with 3 circular controls on the front, main shower on/off, thermostat temp control (which seems to be working fine) as when I change it from 20 deg up to 40 deg ish I can feel...

Hey all, Have searched on here for an answer and was unable to find one.. so hoping someone can offer some advice! Had a new thermostatic shower/concealed valve fitted. Hot water comes from a megaflo system and cold water comes from the mains. Both are very high pressure (taps around the...