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    Sealing tiles, grout and wall

    Hi, I am seeing issues with water through wall and floor under the bath. As an explanation, it is a large P-bath with large tiles and large grout lines, but used as a shower mostly. The tiles only go down to the bath, so under the bath it is just bare walls. I plan to try and fix this by...
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    Worcester Greenstar Boiler - Hot Shower Water Issue

    Hi all, We’ve just had a new Mira Plarinum Dual Digital shower installed in the loft, feeding down to the bathroom upstairs which is great. However, it has an error saying that the incoming hot water temperature is too low. I’ve checked our Boiler (Worcester Greenstar 30i) and its set at 60...
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    Aqualisa Shower Timer

    I've got an old Aqualisa shower. I think it's a "Rise", purchased in 2014. Has a circular controller button with a single start/stop button and a white light around the outside. It has an auto stop timer on the shower but I want to shorten the time. I can remember setting it up involved a...
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    Shower tray sand cement issue

    I’ve had a shower tray bedded down onto a sand-cement mixture, which is laid directly on marine plywood. I’ve noticed a small gap forming between the sand-cement layer and the plywood base. The tray itself feels solid and stable when I stand on it, so there doesn’t seem to be any immediate...
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    Replaced shower, no cold water.

    I recently swapped out an old Mira Event XS shower, with a new one of the same model, I had to drain the hot water cylinder because I couldn’t work out which tap turned off the feed and 2 of them were seized. After fitting the new shower, hot water works fine but there’s no cold coming out...
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    Mira Event XS Replacement

    We've has a Mira Event XS shower for a good few years now and it stopped working this morning while my wife was taking a shower. Can they be replaced with a Triton EasyFit T80 Thermo Electric show like this one from Wickes...
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    Silicone or cement to lay shower tray

    I’m laying down a 1200 x 760 stone resin on a floor that isn’t level. Manufacture instructions recommend a cement mix or silicone. Silicone seems like the simpler option but can this be used to level a shower tray? Or would a sand cement mix be better for this?
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    Best ceiling option for wetroom with loft above?

    Just curious about people's thoughts on this I'm currently working on a diy project of a wetroom on a first floor with only loft space abovr. I was planning to use duplex boards and a primer but wondered since it will be a small wetroom with potentially a lot of hot steam would it be worth...
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    Bowed shower tray and screen

    I’m planning to install a shower tray, but I’ve noticed it’s bowed by about 3mm, which is within the manufacturer’s tolerance. My concern is how to securely attach a shower screen, given that the tray isn’t perfectly flat. Do you have any advice on the best approach?
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    Shower tray waste

    I’m in the process of connecting a shower tray waste and have encountered an issue. The tray is being installed on plywood, with layers of chipboard and OSB beneath it, which has raised the trap significantly. As a result, it’s not aligning with the existing waste pipes. Would it be better to...
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    Which tile adhesive to lay shower tray

    After researching the debate between using a mortar mix or tile adhesive for laying a shower tray, I’ve decided to go with tile adhesive. Does anyone have any recommendations or thoughts on this? I was considering using the following product...
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    Shower tray level

    I’ve recently purchased a shower tray, and I noticed that the middle is slightly raised when I check it with a spirit level. Are the edges of a shower tray supposed to be completely flat, or is this normal? Should I be concerned about this affecting installation or water drainage?
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    Hardwood or WBP ply for shower

    Is there a difference between WBP plywood and hardwood plywood? I’m trying to determine if hardwood plywood would be sufficient for a shower base.
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    Any issues with these pipes

    Can anyone notice any issues with this pipework? These are hot and cold water pipes leading to a shower plate. My only concern is that after turning the water off and removing the caps, no water came out at all. Normally, I would expect at least a few drops. Any thoughts?
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    Best way to slope shower waste pipe

    I’m installing a waste pipe for my shower, with the pipe running about 600mm to the center of the tray, where it will connect to the trap. I’ve read a fall of 1 cm per every 40cm is adequate. What is the best method to ensure the correct slope has been reached for proper drainage? I’m using...
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    Thickness of board under shower tray

    My bathroom floor consists of 2 layers, OSB board and T&G chipboard. I’m laying a 1200 x 760 shower tray down on plywood but was wondering which thickness plywood I should be using? I was thinking 18mm but may need to go thinner as I need my floor tiles to cover the plywood. Not sure if there...
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    Do I need to tank tile backer boards

    Is there any need to tank a shower area when using tile backer boards? I.e. priming, using waterproof tape and membrane?
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    Shower waste position

    How can I position my shower tray waste in the center, where the hot and cold pipes are currently located? Would it be possible to place the waste pipe and trap above the hot/cold pipes, or would it be better to re-route the pipes instead?
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    Shower tray waste postion

    I'm installing a shower tray and need to decide on the best location for the shower waste. I have two options: placing it in the top left, where there's a joist, or in the middle, where the hot and cold pipes are located. I haven't purchased the tray yet, so I can choose any waste location...
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    Copper or plastic pipes for mixer shower

    I’m in the process of install a mixer shower and trying to decide to use copper or plastic push fit pipes feeding into the shower plate. The house has plastic pipes in most places. Does it matter which one I use?
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