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by Chelsea Cruiser
Fri Jan 04, 2008 1:11 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: replacing a bath for a shower
Replies: 3
Views: 2861

Just a thought about the stud wall. It depends on which type of cubicle you intend to install. A framed cubicle sits dirctly onto the tray and relies on the wall fixings for stability and alignment, this would require a few sturdy plasterboard fixings. If you are installing a framless unit you may n...
by Chelsea Cruiser
Fri Jan 04, 2008 10:52 am
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: central heating manifold
Replies: 1
Views: 2997

I have a speedfit manifold which consists of two brass 22mm feeders and each has six 15mm take offs. It is mounted onto a steel bracket. It was very expensive but is now surplus to requirements. If this will help you out it can go on the cheap.
by Chelsea Cruiser
Fri Jan 04, 2008 10:48 am
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: replacing a bath for a shower
Replies: 3
Views: 2861

OK, we'll need a little more information. The pipework will have to be changed but to what depends on the type of shower you intend to install. For an electric shower you will need a 45amp cable and mains water to the unit. For a shower with an integral pump you'll need a hot feed from the cylinder ...
by Chelsea Cruiser
Thu Dec 27, 2007 7:32 am
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Which tool for the job?
Replies: 4
Views: 2973

Copper is flexible but the chromium plating is not. Unless the bend is very long and gentle the chrome will crack and peel off.
by Chelsea Cruiser
Tue Dec 25, 2007 4:20 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: saniflow system
Replies: 1
Views: 2779

oh dear oh dear, lets start with physics. What empties water from anything is gravity and water will find the route of least resistance. It sounds like the plumber(cough cough) has teed the 40mm shower waste into the 32mm basin waste. When the basin is drained it's easier for the water to fill the l...
by Chelsea Cruiser
Tue Dec 25, 2007 4:00 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: which shower system
Replies: 2
Views: 2667

Just a further though on showers. Be absolutely sure that your power supply and cabling is adequate. A high power unit will require between 8 & 10 KW, eg: 10KW @ 230volts will draw over 43 amps. Many a nasty situation has arisen from a DIY power supply. You'll need a consumer unit to handle the ...
by Chelsea Cruiser
Mon Dec 17, 2007 7:02 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: BOILER RECOMENDATION 28Kw
Replies: 2
Views: 3027

You didn't say whether you require a combination or heat-only boiler. Either way I would only recommend two makes, Vaillant or Worcester. I am in the plumbing supply business and I know the ratios for exchange and repair work, these two manufacturers are far from the cheapest but the life expectancy...
by Chelsea Cruiser
Sun Dec 16, 2007 10:58 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: New CH Radiator not working...
Replies: 6
Views: 4104

I could hear Peter chuckling to himself as I read the problem...Never a good idea to simply tee into an existing radiator. Not only that it would be a fine juggling act to get both rads to balance. another problem is that any adjustment to one rad would greatly affect the other. Pumped water will fi...
by Chelsea Cruiser
Sun Dec 16, 2007 10:44 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Boosting hot water supply
Replies: 4
Views: 4052

The pump you require is a Grundfos Small Appliance Booster Pump UPA 15-90. This is an automatic pump which starts when an outlet is opened and shuts down when they are closed. It won't give you the kind of pressure that you would expect from a shower pump but would most centainly boost your hot pres...
by Chelsea Cruiser
Sun Dec 16, 2007 10:33 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: noisycentral heating startup
Replies: 2
Views: 2916

This problem has two potential causes, the first is fairly common and easily remedied by radiator bleeding to release trapped air as Martin has suggested, The second possibility is far more serious and potentially dangerous. The noise suggests air in the pump and the trickling noise could be a parti...
by Chelsea Cruiser
Sun Dec 16, 2007 10:15 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: copper to plastic
Replies: 4
Views: 3618

copper to plastic

I assume that the copper and plastic pipes are both the same size .ie- 15mm .. The cleanest, quickest and easiest way is to use Speedfit, these are available as straight couplings, elbow, tees and reducers. They are made of white plastic suitable for hot and cold supply on both copper and plastic. T...
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