ProDave Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 Starting to think about fitting the bath. It's a free standing bath enclosed all round by it's own bath surround, which basically means it is a real PITA if you need to get at anything under the bath. So the plan is to avoid where possible anything that can "go wrong" under the bath, so first thing, pop up wastes are off the list. So we want a reliable sturdy bath waste fitting that does not have mechanical linkages (hence ruling out a pop up) The choices seem to be what are known "click" wastes. Something like this https://www.screwfix.com/p/sprung-bath-waste/47707 or this https://www.screwfix.com/p/mcalpine-clicker-waste-bath-trap-chrome-effect-70mm/50504 Any personal recommendations, i.e something that is not going to fall to bits? or if it does can be serviced from above? No SWMBO won't accept a plug on a chain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichS Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 I wouldn't go for that first one, have you seen the weight of it Specification Colour Chrome-Plated Finish Chrome-Plated Manufacturer Guarantee 1 Year Guarantee Pack Size 1 Pieces in Pack/Case 1 Product Diameter 40 mm Product Type Sprung Bath Waste Total Product Weight 670 kg Waste/Plug Type Sprung Waste Location Type Bath Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickfromwales Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 @ProDave, you want the flip over type waste. Buy a good quality chrome over brass one and its bombproof. Do NOT fit the click clack type waste as my arse cheek pops mine open. A bad day in the life of a plumber trying to do his work and the work of others, and then choosing between happy wife...or happy customer.... By that stage I would have plugged the hole with an oily rag tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hecateh Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 37 minutes ago, Nickfromwales said: the flip over type waste. great link price reduced from £40 to ........................................................... £40 eerrrrrrrrrrrrrr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProDave Posted February 5, 2018 Author Share Posted February 5, 2018 @Nickfromwales That's the sort of thing I want. Now find a supplier that does small orders at a sensible price, or a big name supplier I can pick one up in Inverness...... Oh and it needs to include an overflow and connection for that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickfromwales Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 32 minutes ago, ProDave said: @Nickfromwales That's the sort of thing I want. Now find a supplier that does small orders at a sensible price, or a big name supplier I can pick one up in Inverness...... Oh and it needs to include an overflow and connection for that you can get the trap to do that. Ill add to that later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProDave Posted February 5, 2018 Author Share Posted February 5, 2018 This one is half the price and free posting and looks the same https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Flip-Plug-Bath-Waste-Grating-Brass-Body-Solid-Tail-35mm/261613538788?hash=item3ce961cde4:g:Ep4AAOSwDk5ULQq5 Still need an overflow and a means to connect it. Never seen the overflow fitting sold on it's own, I have only ever seen them as a kit with the waste. I guess I could buy something like this, throw away the waste and use the flip over one instead? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MCalpine-FJ10WC-75mm-Seal-Bath-Trap-with-Center-Pin-Waste-and-Flexible-Overflow/272919390661?epid=15008871263&hash=item3f8b4369c5:g:amYAAOSwyYFaAcfA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 You could go to the trouble of making everything accessible via removeable panels but it's a long trek! What I've learnt from my bath saga: This might help @Construction Channel, foamed in to keep the fall before concreting Basin goes into the 32mm tee via an anti syphon trap. All in solvent weld: My waste goes 40 to 50. Think 50 all the way from the trap would have been better. Bath empties OK but could be quicker: But I wanted flexibility on the trap. Being the big, gangly lump that I am I will occasionally knock the pop up waste knob with my knee (not unpleasant ). Tbh I don't like the tap position. Trying to relax, if I want more hot in the bath I have to make sure my knee's out of the way to avoid getting scalded. A TMV is on the to do list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Construction Channel Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 I need to go and have another look at the bath before i make any final decisions on the waste, (picked it up cheap a long time ago) I do like the look of the flip over style though, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickfromwales Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 2 hours ago, Hecateh said: great link price reduced from £40 to ........................................................... £40 eerrrrrrrrrrrrrr Don't shoot the messenger ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 37 minutes ago, Construction Channel said: I need to go and have another look at the bath picked it up cheap a long time ago Snap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickfromwales Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 Not the cheapest, but for example.... This kind of thing or this one 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAB Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 Just fitted that McAlpine 40mm bath trap from Screwfix and once again pleased with the fit and quality of the McAlpine brand. https://www.screwfix.com/p/mcalpine-bottle-bath-trap-white-40mm/21158?tc=CA2&ds_kid=92700020953274342&ds_rl=1249799&ds_rl=1245250&ds_rl=1249481&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIjo-qsemP2QIVDT4bCh0L4gPbEAQYFCABEgKsbfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&dclid=CJzK2ofqj9kCFZTiGwodso4Glw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProDave Posted February 27, 2018 Author Share Posted February 27, 2018 Just to finish this off by saying I chose the McAlpine in the thread above. They don't do it justice in that description, not only are you buying the bath trap and overflow, you are buying a click clack type waste. The waste mechanism just lifts out (mainly to give top access to clear the trap) but of course in my case it means it can be serviced or replaced from above should the mechanism fail. So hopefully this should achieve my goal of never ever needing to lift the bath out of it's housing. For the same (lack of ) access issue we have chosen a floor mounted bath filler with shower head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CC45 Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 Hi @ProDave any info on floor mounted bath filler? Not long before we need to source one. Ta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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