Shower pipes

[DangerDaz]

Hello all,

I am in the very final stages of my bathroom refurb.

I am connecting the mains fed shower valve and shower head this weekend but have one question:

At present I have drilled 2x 10mm holes for the shower pipes to protrude through the wall ready to connect the valve (one hot and one cold pipe).

I will need to put some form of filler or grout around the pipes to hold them firmly in this 10mm hole, bearing in mind that the shower valve is mounted and secured solely on the protruding pipes.

I was considering using tile adhesive around the pipes, letting it set overnight then mounting the valves, however I am concerned about any chemical reactions with the copper pipework.

Can anyone suggest a suitable filler material or any other clever ideas?

I'll post my bathroom project photos from start to finish in the case studies section when complete next week.

Thankyou!

 

[seco services]

10mm pipes

what shower is it make/model ?
no shower valve hangs on the pipes only and don't use 10mm supplies.

 

[kevplumb]

10mm pipes

what shower is it make/model ?
no shower valve hangs on the pipes only and don't use 10mm supplies.

next post is

my shower is not working very well

i have to run around to get wet

 

[seco services]

or it's fell off where the kids hung on it.

 

[kevplumb]

or it's fell off where the kids hung on it.

on 10mm would prob fall off if you hung a bottle of shower gel on it

can't be right

 

[RigidRaider]

I think the OP means 15mm and I would recommend something like Plastic Padding if he's going to rely on the copper pipes to support the valve.

 

[DangerDaz]

...oops sorry! I meant 30mm diameter holes for the 15mm copper pipes!

 

[seco services]

haven't you used a surport bracket ?

 

[DangerDaz]

yes, I have installed a wooden template / nogging between the studs at the point in which the pipes bend horizontally to protrude through the wall but this doesn't eliminate all the movement in the pipes.

The make of the shower is as this link:

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/68087...iton-Umbra-Exposed-Thermostatic-Mixer-Shower#

 

[seco services]

right but you useally need to fit the doglegs to connect the 15mm pipe to the 3/4" shower valve.
or use a concealed bracket etc.

 

[wetshoes]

You could use some of these,
(Screwfix Item no 93675)


http://www.screwfix.com/search.do;j...tton.x=0&searchbutton.y=0&searchbutton=submit

 

[DangerDaz]

Thanks seco. The concealed bracket would have been a good idea in hindsight but the tiling is complete now so I don't want to rip out the tiling.

What filler material would be best to hold the pipes securely? ...Rigidraider you mentioned plastic padding?

 

[seco services]

fit these then

how was you intending on fixing the pipes to the shower then ?

if you use these just run some silicone around the pipes.
then the brackets take the weight not the pipes

 

[DangerDaz]

Brilliant thanks seco. Where can I get these from?

The shower comes with dome covers. I had simply fitted a 15mm to 3/4" adaptor on the end of the dog legs and was then going to just set the pipes in place with some kind of filler, then screw the dome covers on and fit the valve.

 

[seco services]

The shower comes with dome covers.

yep

I had simply fitted a 15mm to 3/4" adaptor on the end of the dog legs

if you have used the doglegs you shouldn't need an adaptor as they are 15mm x 3/4" already.
how have you connected the dogleg to the pipe.
by one of these

have you a pic ?
or drawing ?