Fixing shower wall outlet elbow?

[Ian H]

I've got one of these:

But wondered how it secures to the wall?

I was expecting a much longer threaded bit with a nut/washer so I could fit it to the wall.

Can anyone give me some advice or recommend a better one? I would like one that supply's the water and holds the shower head.

 

[rules&rulers]

It serews into a fitting already secured in the wall http://www.screwfix.com/p/p803wpcp-...tracking url&gclid=CP3D59_b0dICFYwQ0wod_6oJvw

It looks like a pound shop item,i dont like the plastic thread (call me old fashioned) This is a decent make of shower outlet/holder elbow http://www.tapsempire.co.uk/grohe-relexa-shower-outlet-elbow-28679-p-11219.html
Above install image https://images.victorianplumbing.co.uk/images/pdf/120450.pdf

Example of similar Part with a longer thread http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Modern-Ch...821571?hash=item489190a703:g:ZR0AAOSw0UdXtsg-

Your part has a angle/swivel to hold the shower hand set in position,the above dont have that option,so you need to get a curved shower handset to angle the spray downwards.
Your part can be fitted,it will just take some planning and experience.

good luck.

 

[Ian H]

Thanks very much for the reply.

It came with a shower valve from Better Bathrooms and does seem very pound shop.

This one is very similar to the Grohe one you linked so I'll give it a try. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/132122839143

Looks to be metal and have a decent length of thread on the back.

Cheers

 

[rules&rulers]

That looks a lot more robust in construction with a longer thread. If the brass thread is to long it can be cut with a hacksaw (with care & considerations).

Thread can be extended if required http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-2-Inch-...d=100011&rk=4&rkt=12&mehot=ag&sd=200669789577

This one has a swivel to angle the shower handset although has a short thread http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SQUARE-RO...75b047&pid=100011&rk=1&rkt=12&sd=132122839143

Good luck,happy plumbing.