service valve and flexi pipe to chrome

[den9112]

Hi, i have a flexi pipe (15mm compresion) going to a chrome pipe for a shower , then a sevice valve not chrome going to the chrome pipe then shower , i am getting a leak from the flexi to the chrome . I have nipped it up as far as i can without striping the flats on the nut and i still get a small amount seeping out from the nut when under pressure , i am going to replace the set up could anyone recomend what i should go for ie do i need a special flexi if i am going to chrome . Thanks

 

[seco services]

the chrome could be indented slightly or you have over done the nut and crushed the olive.

is this a old install ?
as you say you are going to replace the set up.
have you any pics ?

 

[den9112]

Hi, it is a new set up , the chrome pipe was new but the flexi and service valve i had previously. I am going to replace because the service valve is to close to the bottom were the edge of the bath sits as i cannot get to the nuts to tighten which was my own doing , and i also have some spare chrome pipe . I thought that i would re do the job with the correct parts to match .

 

[seco services]

does sound like a good idea to re-do.

where is this flexi going to be under bath or in wall ?
why have you used chrome pipe is it going to be exposed pipework to the shower mixer ?

 

[den9112]

I will try and get a picture uploaded .

 

[seco services]

gives a better idea.

 

[den9112]

please bear in mind work is still in progress

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in the pic with the flexi showing you can just see the leak m this is aprox after running shower for about 30 secs

 

[seco services]

is that the new bath or tiling thats now finished ?
as i can't quite see the bottom of the pipe where it drops behind the bath

 

[den9112]

The bath is finished , the tiling at the end is also finished and sealed ,the service pipe basicaly sits on the tiles , thats why i am going to replace it , i thought by putting it lower down it would not be unsightly . the leak is under the bath were on the nut you can just see the leak seeping out . ......any tips on were i should place the flexi /service valve would be apreciated .

 

[seco services]

i would place it under the bath out of sight
and i prefer these full bore valves over them ball o fix valves

as for the flexi it should of been ok
all i can think is the chrome may have been marked or the olive damaged.

as chrome pipe is useally just as good as copper.


the reason i asked about the bottom is where it drops through the tiles
that water may get through and damage the floor under bath and you won't know.

 

[den9112]

Thanks for the posotive comments, all i can do with the pipe going through the tiles is try to seal it the best i can , going to replace and rethink set up.

 

[den9112]

I have replaced a couple of parts and after running the shower all is well with the conections , however i have now noticed that the tile section is not completely watertight as i am getting water coming down and dripping in the corner as if it is running towards me as the other corner is dry , if it was a car nearside is dry offside wet . . The hole with the pipe is fine . Would it be wise to take the tiles up and sit them proud of the bath with the offside slightly tilted as if to run back. I was thinking of putting to some clear perspex over the tiles to help. I have painted the wood under the tiles with varnish , could anyone please sugest what i could do . Thanks

 

[seco services]

the way you've done it has made it abit of an on going problem.
is it water from the shower head when the showers on thats causing it ?

 

[den9112]

No leaks or drips when shower is without someone in, as soon as it used the leak then apears down one corner , i am certain is is coming from the tile section.

 

[den9112]

Just bit the bullet and completely shower sprayed the tile section while looking underneath and thier is a drip and slight run of water running down towards the corner .