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Plumbing help

Norman_Castle
Norman_Castle Posts: 11,871 Forumite
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edited 23 August 2014 at 2:04PM in In my home (includes DIY) MoneySaving
I'm thinking of fitting a Bath-Shower-Mixer-Tap


Most specify minimum 1 bar pressure. All my water is mains fed with no water tanks. On my combi boiler the system pressure can easily be filled to 2+ bar so presumably the water supply is over 1 bar. Is this right?.

Fitting. If needed, can I use bath connector to push fit flexi hoses. This is hopefully the easiest and cheapest way for me. Other fittings involve short lengths of copper pipe which I don't have.

Comments

  • rum1
    rum1 Posts: 130 Forumite
    Im no plumber but have done what you want to do about 3 years ago and ive had no problems yet, maybe a real plumber on here will guide you
  • bridgedino
    bridgedino Posts: 330 Forumite
    The pressure gauge on your boiler indicates the system pressure within the boiler and radiators. Nothing at all to do with your water pressure into your house.

    It is possible but your highly unlikely to have less than 1bar mains water in your house.
  • southcoastrgi
    southcoastrgi Posts: 6,298 Forumite
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    edited 24 August 2014 at 11:45AM
    Yes you will be fine, just make sure the flexi's are WRAS approved
    I'm only here while I wait for Corrie to start.

    You get no BS from me & if I think you are wrong I WILL tell you.
  • cyclonebri1
    cyclonebri1 Posts: 12,827 Forumite
    southcoastrgi wrote: »
    Yes you will be fine

    But he asked for a real plumber?:D:D


    Taxi for CB.?
    I like the thanks button, but ,please, an I agree button.

    Will the grammar and spelling police respect I do make grammatical errors, and have carp spelling, no need to remind me.;)

    Always expect the unexpected:eek:and then you won't be dissapointed
  • southcoastrgi
    southcoastrgi Posts: 6,298 Forumite
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    A real plumber on a Sunday !! You are hoping Cy lol
    I'm only here while I wait for Corrie to start.

    You get no BS from me & if I think you are wrong I WILL tell you.
  • Norman_Castle
    Norman_Castle Posts: 11,871 Forumite
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    Thanks for the replies. I've looked behind the bath panel and hopefully I can simply remove the old taps and fit the new ones with the current fittings. Are bath taps standard sizes?
    As I live in a flat which is on one level if I turn the water off and open both bath taps will this drain the pipes to just above the bath tap connectors?.
  • cyclonebri1
    cyclonebri1 Posts: 12,827 Forumite
    southcoastrgi wrote: »
    A real plumber on a Sunday !! You are hoping Cy lol

    :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

    But we have to keep a sense of humor, I would if I was asking Sunday rates:o:o:o;);)
    I like the thanks button, but ,please, an I agree button.

    Will the grammar and spelling police respect I do make grammatical errors, and have carp spelling, no need to remind me.;)

    Always expect the unexpected:eek:and then you won't be dissapointed
  • southcoastrgi
    southcoastrgi Posts: 6,298 Forumite
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    You will still have a little bit of water in the taps but nothing a towel won't cope with, if you have a standard bath shower mixer then yes the size should be the same,

    I don't call £75 an hr for advice on a Sunday expensive Cy, just stick the chq in the post. :D
    I'm only here while I wait for Corrie to start.

    You get no BS from me & if I think you are wrong I WILL tell you.
  • adonis
    adonis Posts: 1,072 Forumite
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    Don't forget about an electric shower, it might be more expensive to use but you will be glad you have it if your boiler breaks down in the middle of winter and the his GSI guys are rushed off their feet.
  • cyclonebri1
    cyclonebri1 Posts: 12,827 Forumite
    adonis wrote: »
    Don't forget about an electric shower, it might be more expensive to use but you will be glad you have it if your boiler breaks down in the middle of winter and the his GSI guys are rushed off their feet.

    :rotfl::rotfl: There's always a 1st time, :rotfl::rotfl:
    I like the thanks button, but ,please, an I agree button.

    Will the grammar and spelling police respect I do make grammatical errors, and have carp spelling, no need to remind me.;)

    Always expect the unexpected:eek:and then you won't be dissapointed
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