Plan for concealed shower

[deasonuk]

Hi, 

 

I was posting in the thread about extending stud. 

Maybe more appropriate in this section is whether the options are actually suitable!

 

Does this work for concealed valve to a minimum line fitting?

 

 

[Nickfromwales]

1 hour ago, deasonuk said:

Hi, 

 

I was posting in the thread about extending stud. 

Maybe more appropriate in this section is whether the options are actually suitable!

 

Does this work for concealed valve to a minimum line fitting?

 

 

Yup, just you’ll be routing out the back of the plasterboard to get pipe and fittings covered, particularly problematic if you’re using push fit plumbing instead of soldering copper pipes. 
 

If you can set it back another 10-15mm that would make plumbing much easier, and allow you to use push fit. 

[deasonuk]

7 minutes ago, Nickfromwales said:

Yup, just you’ll be routing out the back of the plasterboard to get pipe and fittings covered, particularly problematic if you’re using push fit plumbing instead of soldering copper pipes. 
 

If you can set it back another 10-15mm that would make plumbing much easier, and allow you to use push fit. 

Nick when can you start on my job as I'll probably be finished by June at this rate lol. 

I see what you mean about piping, I'll be overlapping the pipe run and im going to be using Pushfit so throws thickness of ply out. 

Looking this morning I'm just about to buy this plate https://www.plumbarena.co.uk/product/abacus-easi-plan-universal-shower-valve-fitting-plate-epfp-05-3005/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21120514031&gbraid=0AAAAADtJBDoeHhMCLjeUK4FC2lrF_Qksj&gclid=Cj0KCQiA6Y7KBhCkARIsAOxhqtP1ohFy0mOf-5zB5qx8SJeuu7FTAlUho74Upi9bA6eaf1QVWLH5lnMaAjeREALw_wcB

That means I won't be on Plyboard for the Pattress but im assuming very thin frame here. I can't find any dimensions on depth of this thing. 

Maybe better as an option ?

Edited 17 hours ago by deasonuk

[Nickfromwales]

21 minutes ago, deasonuk said:

Nick when can you start on my job as I'll probably be finished by June at this rate lol. 

I see what you mean about piping, I'll be overlapping the pipe run and im going to be using Pushfit so throws thickness of ply out. 

Looking this morning I'm just about to buy this plate https://www.plumbarena.co.uk/product/abacus-easi-plan-universal-shower-valve-fitting-plate-epfp-05-3005/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21120514031&gbraid=0AAAAADtJBDoeHhMCLjeUK4FC2lrF_Qksj&gclid=Cj0KCQiA6Y7KBhCkARIsAOxhqtP1ohFy0mOf-5zB5qx8SJeuu7FTAlUho74Upi9bA6eaf1QVWLH5lnMaAjeREALw_wcB

That means I won't be on Plyboard for the Pattress but im assuming very thin frame here. I can't find any dimensions on depth of this thing. 

Maybe better as an option ?

Looks like that would just get you where you can use push fit.

 

Remember that you need to buy a decent quality valve to bury in the wall as spares may be an issue later down the line.

 

If a client is undecided I just use these

 

https://ebay.us/m/slX6ED
 

But check prices of the face plate that you then need to go with it. For eg 

 

Link

 

eBay / Gumtree / farcebook marketplace are your friends here. 
 

Link

[deasonuk]

12 hours ago, Nickfromwales said:

Looks like that would just get you where you can use push fit.

 

Remember that you need to buy a decent quality valve to bury in the wall as spares may be an issue later down the line.

 

If a client is undecided I just use these

 

https://ebay.us/m/slX6ED
 

But check prices of the face plate that you then need to go with it. For eg 

 

Link

 

eBay / Gumtree / farcebook marketplace are your friends here. 
 

Link

This is a cross water valve, parts are likely to be available. 

I did stay in a hotel and did like the grohe value. This valve needs 80MM though so knackers me even more! 

[Nickfromwales]

1 minute ago, deasonuk said:

This is a cross water valve, parts are likely to be available. 

I did stay in a hotel and did like the grohe value. This valve needs 80MM though so knackers me even more! 

Ok 👍. I’d look at a spares kit ordered in now, o-rings / seals mostly, and possibly a spare thermostatic cartridge depending on £££. Should be 20yrs trouble-free motoring then regardless of what happens with the company / support downstream.

[deasonuk]

15 minutes ago, Nickfromwales said:

Ok 👍. I’d look at a spares kit ordered in now, o-rings / seals mostly, and possibly a spare thermostatic cartridge depending on £££. Should be 20yrs trouble-free motoring then regardless of what happens with the company / support downstream.

Yes mate, this stuff has crossed my mind. Maybe lets even get the thing bloody ordered first lol

[Nickfromwales]

2 minutes ago, deasonuk said:

Yes mate, this stuff has crossed my mind. Maybe lets even get the thing bloody ordered first lol

Crack on.