Replacing Shower Cubicle

[Georgie73]

Hello

I currently have a curved shower cubicle which is nearing the end of it's life. I haven't found the design of the shower to brilliant - for example, when we had problems with the waste we would have to rip up the cushioned lino and ply board then remove floor boards to get at the waste.

I don't want to make this mistake again - what is a practicle solution please?

Many thanks
George

 

[Madrab]

The key is good waste run design and a quality trap, fitted well.

Then really only 1 way to do it, have a professional design & fit the waste run and install the cubicle, that then should be leak free and then good use habits to keep it blockage free.

The only alternative I can see is to raise the shower on a riser kit/platform leaving an accessible front panel, compression fit the trap and then solvent the rest.

 

[dilalio]

And a decent shower tray... That doesn't flex!

 

[Georgie73]

The key is good waste run design and a quality trap, fitted well.

Then really only 1 way to do it, have a professional design & fit the waste run and install the cubicle, that then should be leak free and then good use habits to keep it blockage free.

The only alternative I can see is to raise the shower on a riser kit/platform leaving an accessible front panel, compression fit the trap and then solvent the rest.

This doesn't mean a lot to me. Are there any links to pictures etc?

I've seen images of raised shower trays with plinths attached to the legs but I think they look a bit unattractive. I do like the look where the shower is mounted directly on the floor (as it is now).

 

[AGAS]

then your back to what madrab has said either looks or practicality

 

[Georgie73]

So what is a good quality trap? Any examples please?

 

[AGAS]

mc alpine

 

[Georgie73]

mc alpine

http://www.screwfix.com/p/mcalpine-...mm/45503#product_additional_details_container

Such as this. Says fit and forget - 10 year guarantee. I'm guessing if this is a really decent product, so long as everything is fitted properly, I can go for a nice looking low level tray (ie, not raised) and quite likely no need to access the trap for many years?

 

[AGAS]

if installed properly thats the main thing

 

[Madrab]

Yep, well planned waste run too, proper fall and the straightest route, solvent weld, should give years of problem free drainage. Clean it regularly.

 

[Georgie73]

Yep, well planned waste run too, proper fall and the straightest route, solvent weld, should give years of problem free drainage. Clean it regularly.

How can I clean it regularly if it is hidden under the floorboards - or do you mean I clean it from the top where the water exits from the shower?

 

[AGAS]

pull waste up from tray to clean debris

 

[Georgie73]

pull waste up from tray to clean debris

Got ya! Many thanks.

 

[dilalio]

When traps leak, I find it easier to resolve issue from below (if access is possible) rather than messing around with floors - ceilings are easier to make good.
Unless it's in the Sistene Chapel
Or would that be Cistern Chapel

 

[snes]

How did the Pope get your number, dilalio?