Ste Pélagie
I love it but we've had to disconnect it.
(Sighs dramatically.)
It took two days to install. The main problem being that the bathroom is very small and the shower is very big. Our plumber (and friend) worked on the pipework. Jon put the shower together in the lounge. They both took it apart again, having ensured that everything was there and then re-assembled it in the bathroom.
It became apparent that, although the shower fits really nicely in its allotted space, there wasn't enough space for Plumber to get behind it to connect all the bits and pieces.
Ooops.
OK. Cue scratching of heads, a bit of bad language and suddenly.... the idea lightbulb switches on and... the answer is to, disconnect the hand basin and remove it, pull the shower unit into the middle of the room, go into the loft and drop through the (oddly placed) loft access hatch that used to be directly over the bath.
Plumber, being a very slim person and, after all, the expert here, duly climbed into the loft and down the ladder behind the shower unit. Eventually the pipes were connected and the sides were ready to be connected to the base. Silicone sealant was put in place. Bits and pieces bolted together and, eventually, the whole thing was put in it's proper place (with Plumber safely back on the right side of it).
Wonderful. We loved it.
This morning, a lovely shower followed by furrowed brows. Where was that dripping sound coming from? Dammit. Right at the very back of the shower. Further exploration revealed several little 'oozings' from the side jets.
The only solution is going to be to move the whole thing out again and that means taking the hand basin out again... you get the picture ... and people are expected for lunch in an hour.
So tonight all is quiet. The shower is disconnected. No more drips.
And tomorrow we start the whole thing over again but this time without Plumber.
Joy, oh joy!!
1 comment:
Hope you get it sorted Sue so you can then enjoy it.
Steve
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