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Replacing a bar valve for a traditional style thermostatic
Anonymous user 03/03/2024 - 3.34 PM
Hi all I have a bar value shower fitted and the plumber used fast fit fixings, this is now old and I want to replace it for a more traditional look shower. I have removed the old shower but I am struggling to get the fast fit fixings off and I can’t see how or if the new shower would fit on to these. They seem to be stuck to the wall with silicone as well as screwed. Is this a diy job or should I get a plumber in? It’s my first plumbing adventure so any help would be appreciated.
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3 Answers
New Clee Plumbing
Rating: 4.6 out of 5
My advice get a plumber.
If you mean plastic push fit fittings, when you say fast fit fittings.
The pipework will need altering and could be tricky if it's in the wall
Answered15 November 2020
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A-LOUIS INSTALLATIONS & JOINERY LIMITED
Rating: 4.8 out of 5
Hi there
If it is your first time doing this the best advise I can give is get a professional to have a look, they can then advise you on the best way forward. It’s all good trying to help your self and well done for giving it a go !! But get an expert .
Answered7 December 2020
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RJF Plumbing, Heating & Mechanical Services Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
fast fix fixings are usually a standard distance between showers hot and cold connections for a bar mixing valve so if you replace with a new valve ensure distances are the same.
if your replacing with a more tradidtional shower you may have to alter the pipework.
Answered13 December 2020
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