fitting new shower mixer, bar type
 

Hi All,

I have just bought a Swirl thermostatic shower mixer that is to
replace a leaking AquaLisa recessed model.

After I have filled in the hole where the old shower was (it was
sunken into the tiled plywood "wall" of a cupboard) I need to fit the
new mixer.

The method of fixing it isn't clear from the manual - it seems to be
achieved using "s-elbows" (supplied) and nothing else. Is this usual?

Is there a guide anywhere of how to fit these type of mixers? Is it
effectively supported on the pipes - it does seem quite heavy?

What do I connect the s-elbows to at the supply side?

Thanks, Tom

fitting new shower mixer, bar type
 

On 08/05/2011 17:43, Tom wrote:
Hi All,

I have just bought a Swirl thermostatic shower mixer that is to
replace a leaking AquaLisa recessed model.

After I have filled in the hole where the old shower was (it was
sunken into the tiled plywood "wall" of a cupboard) I need to fit the
new mixer.

The method of fixing it isn't clear from the manual - it seems to be
achieved using "s-elbows" (supplied) and nothing else. Is this usual?

Is there a guide anywhere of how to fit these type of mixers? Is it
effectively supported on the pipes - it does seem quite heavy?

What do I connect the s-elbows to at the supply side?

Thanks, Tom

When I fitted mine, in a stud wall, I used one of these:
http://www.screwfix.com/p/grohe-expo...tion-kit/51167

The elbows are rigidly supported by the cross-piece which, in turn, I
screwed to the studding. I used Hep2O (or equivalent - forget exactly
which) flexible plastic pipe - with inserts, of course - straight into
the compression inputs of the elbows.

I was building the wall at the same time, so it was easy to build this
into the wall. If you can get behind your plywood 'wall', and fit one of
these, it will make your life a hell of a lot easier.
--
Cheers,
Roger
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fitting new shower mixer, bar type
 

On Sun, 08 May 2011 09:43:21 -0700, Tom wrote:

Is there a guide anywhere of how to fit these type of mixers? Is it
effectively supported on the pipes - it does seem quite heavy?

A few suggested fixing methods on the DIY wiki





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fitting new shower mixer, bar type
 

On May 8, 5:43*pm, Tom wrote:
Hi All,

I have just bought a Swirl thermostatic shower mixer that is to
replace a leaking AquaLisa recessed model.

After I have filled in the hole where the old shower was (it was
sunken into the tiled plywood "wall" of a cupboard) I need to fit the
new mixer.

The method of fixing it isn't clear from the manual - it seems to be
achieved using "s-elbows" (supplied) and nothing else. Is this usual?

Is there a guide anywhere of how to fit these type of mixers? Is it
effectively supported on the pipes - it does seem quite heavy?

What do I connect the s-elbows to at the supply side?

Thanks, Tom

When I did mine, it came with non-cranked 1/2 to 3/4 inch adapters and
some panel-mounting bolts. I connected the adapters to a compression
elbow at the back, then mounted the adapters onto a piece of aluminium
plate (from a local metal supermarkets) carefully measured and
drilled. The larger plate gives a more solid fixing, and better to
resists forces is someone uses it as a grab handle !
Forward planning is required to ensure the correct depth after tiling.
Simon.

fitting new shower mixer, bar type
 

In article ,
Tom writes:
Hi All,

I have just bought a Swirl thermostatic shower mixer that is to
replace a leaking AquaLisa recessed model.

The bar type are all (AFAIK) slow acting thermostats using
a phile.
Your recessed one may have been a fast acting one designed
for a multipoint heater or combi boiler (although they also
come in cheaper slow acting versions for stored hot water,
and completely non-thermostatic valves).
Might want to double check you have a suitable replacement before
fitting it - there are several types of thermostatic controls
for different situations (with a wide range of prices).

--
Andrew Gabriel
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