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barrym

Hi,
The shower is suitable for a combi boiler and is connected to the water supply. We decided against an electric shower.
We are not using the shower and we are waiting for an electrician to check the wiring to the shower light.
Thanks for your help.

barrym

Hi, I when you mention 'extra bonding' do you mean earth wires.
The original water pipes are earthed but as I was adding plastic pipe work I didn't realise that I needed to earth them. The original earth wires are still there, should I add extra?

barrym

I have recently re-arranged our on-suite bathroom and made room for a shower unit. The shower cubicle is tiled through out including the ceiling. I have a sealed spot light in the ceiling (purchased for use in bathrooms and showers). We have a combi-boiler so I purchased a mains shower instead of an...

barrym

Hi tsb, Yes your are right I was using 22mm pipes and where I was using only plastic fittings and pipes I had no problem. The hot water pipe which supplied the hot water was fitted with a service valve so that the water could be shut off if needed. The plastic pipe with an insert was fitted to the o...

barrym

Hi, After fitting a new toilet and handbasin downstairs I decided to replace our old sage green bathroom suite and am using plastic speedfit pipes and fittings. The original pipe work was copper, the sink and toilet have gone in fine using the plastic pipes etc,. My problem is with the hotwater pipe...

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