Shower valve cock up

[trevorbayliss]

I have just done a new shower for a tenant and today i came to fit the chrome shower backing plates which hide where the valve comes through the wall.

I mounted the fixing bracket before i tiled and so the valve bits do not extend far enough away from the wall. So when i fit the covers i am left with zero thread to fit the valve.

Is there an alternative cover plate i could buy ?

 

[Deleted member 267285]

Only thing i can think of that may work is: https://www.cityplumbing.co.uk/Talon-Pipe-Collar-Chrome-22mm-PCC22-10/p/570992

 

[JimCrow]

https://www.google.com/search?q=3/4...9uflAhVbQUEAHT74CykQ_AUIEigC&biw=1322&bih=750

 

[JimCrow]

probably cheaper and quicker getting these and cutting them down a bit with decent snips,
https://www.screwfix.com/p/swirl-bar-valve-wall-mount-fixing-kit-chrome-plated/8669h#_=p

 

[bernardgreen]

What about a plain stainless steel washer. there various sizes on this LINK

 

[FiremanT]

What about a plain stainless steel washer. there various sizes on this LINK

Tee Friggin' Hee

 

[trevorbayliss]

Thanks all the the recommendations.

I think the link from Jimcrow is the best bet.

Amazon has these at £8 a pair.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/CHROME-STAINLESS-STEEL-VALVE-COLLAR/dp/B007GYJDCY

I will first try cutting off 8mm at the back of the covers that i have and see if that works out.