shower

Is there a difference between WBP plywood and hardwood plywood? I’m trying to determine if hardwood plywood would be sufficient for a shower base.

Can anyone notice any issues with this pipework? These are hot and cold water pipes leading to a shower plate. My only concern is that after turning the water off and removing the caps, no water came out at all. Normally, I would expect at least a few drops. Any thoughts?

I’m installing a waste pipe for my shower, with the pipe running about 600mm to the center of the tray, where it will connect to the trap. I’ve read a fall of 1 cm per every 40cm is adequate. What is the best method to ensure the correct slope has been reached for proper drainage? I’m using...

My bathroom floor consists of 2 layers, OSB board and T&G chipboard. I’m laying a 1200 x 760 shower tray down on plywood but was wondering which thickness plywood I should be using? I was thinking 18mm but may need to go thinner as I need my floor tiles to cover the plywood. Not sure if there...

Is there any need to tank a shower area when using tile backer boards? I.e. priming, using waterproof tape and membrane?

How can I position my shower tray waste in the center, where the hot and cold pipes are currently located? Would it be possible to place the waste pipe and trap above the hot/cold pipes, or would it be better to re-route the pipes instead?

I'm installing a shower tray and need to decide on the best location for the shower waste. I have two options: placing it in the top left, where there's a joist, or in the middle, where the hot and cold pipes are located. I haven't purchased the tray yet, so I can choose any waste location...

I’m in the process of install a mixer shower and trying to decide to use copper or plastic push fit pipes feeding into the shower plate. The house has plastic pipes in most places. Does it matter which one I use?

My shower plate is positioned close to one edge of the timber. Is this a potential issue, or should I adjust it to be more centered?

I’m in the process of rerouting hot and cold water pipes under a floor and behind a wall to connect to a shower plate. I have two options for running the pipes: 1. Option 1: Route the pipes from the floor, up behind the wall, and through the insulation to the shower plate. 2...

Where do you typically position mixer showers? I'm installing a 760mm shower tray against an 800mm wall and want to place the mixer bar exactly in the middle between the shower screen and the opposite wall. Given that I’m at the first fix plumbing stage before plastering and tiling, what’s the...

Hello, I’m hoping someone can help me. We’ve just had an Aqualisa Quartz shower installed and we’re having nothing but problems with it. When you first get in, it’s amazing, however it only gives out 7 minutes of hot water before it turns freezing cold. You can then turn it off for just 5...

I’ve removed my bathtub and currently have the hot and cold water pipes coming out of the floor. I’m planning to install a shower tray and a thermostatic shower. However, I’m unsure what to do with the exposed pipes. Should I cut into the floor and move the pipes behind the wall, or would it be...

I’m renovating my bathroom and installing tile backer board on several walls where tiles were removed. These walls are in and around the shower. There are two other adjoining walls with moisture resistant plasterboard. Should I remove the plasterboard from these walls as well, or can I leave...

We are getting a new heating system but different plumbers are suggesting different boilers. Our house will be a 4 bedroom, with 3 bathrooms. We are a family of 4, 1 due imminently, 1 is nearly 2 and my wife and i. One bathroom will be downstairs and is existing having an electric mains shower...

Hi, Recently our shower broke. A small threaded valve(?) had completely disintegrated when I went to tighten it after I noticed it was leaking. I'm trying to find a replacement part but I'm not sure exactly what I need. From what I've been able to look at, I think I need something like a...

I have a water tank and boiler linked to 3 showers. When turning on the shower the pressure is great for roughly 10 seconds then it slows down, it's not terrible but I'd like to keep that initial pressure if possible? Is this set somewhere on the system or perhaps just a limitation?

Hello, I'm currently renovating my house and we've reached the bathroom stage. We've had several plumbers come by to quote for removing the bathtub and installing a thermostatic shower. Unfortunately, none of them have followed through with quotes or showed up for the job. Given the situation...

Hi all, Apologies for my limited knowledge! I've moved into a house that has this shower (see pic). I believe the cold water comes from loft tank, and hot water from hot water tank in airing cupboard next to bathroom, with a pump. Is this shower a power shower and can I just replace this...

I have an odd issue with my Aqualisa shower system. I’m not sure which system this is but I’m attaching photos of the Logic Module. This morning the shower wouldn’t turn on and the only way for me to get it to work was to turn off and then back on the logic module in the loft. Later on, my wife...