How to renew bath taps to shower mixer taps. Giving you a free shower.

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dereton33

dereton33

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Change your single bath taps to shower mixer taps. All you really need is a good basin spanner and a screwdriver for the bath panel. Fitting shower mixer taps gives you a free shower!
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@Tomico.
@Tomico. 4 жыл бұрын
No intro, no sponsor, no b ollocks, just right to the point. Sir, thank you for your video!! Cheers!
@dereton33
@dereton33 4 жыл бұрын
No problem 👍
@gillbawden
@gillbawden 9 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I managed to fit shower taps yesterday on my own with in half hours thanks to you and your video. Very chuffed :)
@dereton33
@dereton33 9 жыл бұрын
Gillian Baxter Well done Gillian, I kinda feel I have got my video`s about right when I get comments like yours. Regards,Al.
@suehoward974
@suehoward974 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much for your video. After watching it I was confident enough to have a go after the plumber let me down again. I'm happy to say I now have a new bathroom mixer tap with shower and new basin taps
@dereton33
@dereton33 6 жыл бұрын
Well done Sue.
@esthermeya7090
@esthermeya7090 5 жыл бұрын
wow!
@tapankm
@tapankm 8 жыл бұрын
Just brilliant. You mentioned everything a DIYer needed to know. Thank you.
@dereton33
@dereton33 8 жыл бұрын
No problem.
@Pistolwhipperz
@Pistolwhipperz 7 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video. I was thinking of paying someone to fix the taps as I had absolutely no idea how I would get behind the bath to unscrew the taps etc., but you've given me the confidence to be able to go ahead and have a go (and potentially flood my house but never mind that lol). Thanks mate.
@dereton33
@dereton33 7 жыл бұрын
No problem.
@artonmysleevearton5538
@artonmysleevearton5538 5 жыл бұрын
Insightful, thank you for these instructions. I have moved into a rented house and the landlord is a bit of a not bothered kind of guy, I asked him to put me a shower in and he told me no. I have today gone out and bought a mixer like the one in the video to install myself but had no clue where to start. I thank you for the video it helps a lot. much appreciated
@dereton33
@dereton33 5 жыл бұрын
No problem good luck with it.
@artonmysleevearton5538
@artonmysleevearton5538 5 жыл бұрын
@@dereton33 I've just done it, and it was really easy, took me a little longer than what it took you probably an hour to get it done, I also unblocked the bath and sink while I had the bath panel off. That spanner that you used I had to borrow from a neighbour as I was trying to do it with maul grips and it just wasn't turning the far tap bolt, once I used that it was just a case of popping the new mixer tap in place and putting it back together like I had took it off. thanks for your video, it was just like you had shown and it was easy to follow. nice one thank a million.
@veggie42
@veggie42 5 жыл бұрын
Loads of landlords can't be bothered. Mine is housing association they aren't bothered I have a broken bath tap/shower attachment they need to replace it even the hose has gone
@philipgahan9649
@philipgahan9649 9 жыл бұрын
Brilliant you have saved me a fortune
@dereton33
@dereton33 9 жыл бұрын
+Philip Gahan Thats great, have yourself a beer with the money you have saved..Mines a John Smiths. Ha ha.
@DIMTips
@DIMTips 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. I changed my taps to something similar
@dereton33
@dereton33 3 жыл бұрын
Great to hear!
@BM-uv6cf
@BM-uv6cf 9 жыл бұрын
Amazing. Thank you. A great video, very precise and to the point. Managed to fit my mixer tap all well and good. Well happy :)
@dereton33
@dereton33 9 жыл бұрын
BM BonezMovies No problem. Al.
@MrMarkhall1
@MrMarkhall1 9 жыл бұрын
I can definitely recommend doing this, because you get a shower, also you can now get thermostatic mixer taps that keep the flow of water at a steady temperature, I have just Googled them and you can get a pair for about £ 80, but saying that, it might be worth getting a plumber to do it to make sure it is done properly, it is a tricky job.
@dereton33
@dereton33 9 жыл бұрын
Mark Hall Good advice Mark. You do have to have a lot of self confidence to do this job.
@fastersmarter
@fastersmarter 8 жыл бұрын
The problem with thermostatic taps is that you lose a lot of pressure as they restrict the flow, even with a decent pump. So they aren't always appropriate. Manual mixers are better in many instances and are a lot more reliable. This is especially true if you use a large rain style shower head and live alone. As you only really get temperature fluctuations when other people in the household are running the other taps, filling the washing machine etc. I tend to install single lever manual mixers. As they don't tend go wrong and you can get very expensive manual taps that look as good as the thermostatic ones.
@asmith6647
@asmith6647 10 ай бұрын
Those plastic backing nuts are prone to breaking so I always use brass or gunmetal nuts - much stronger and not expensive.
@dereton33
@dereton33 9 ай бұрын
Yes they do break. I just did not have any when I fitted these. Happy to say though they are still ok after 10 years.
@kingswaydriving-richardkin9741
@kingswaydriving-richardkin9741 7 жыл бұрын
Not a fun job. Even worse when you are trying to video it too! But you may have inspired me to have a go at replacing my taps without first removing the whole bath - which is what I have been considering...
@danwoods1111
@danwoods1111 7 жыл бұрын
hi.. can you confirm if there should be fibre washers between the tap and copper pipe flange/nut on both hot and cold. dan
@BionicRusty
@BionicRusty 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for taking the time to post this. Great advice. 👍👍
@dereton33
@dereton33 4 жыл бұрын
No problem.
@shintopappachen1340
@shintopappachen1340 6 жыл бұрын
Perfect explanation, thank you
@dereton33
@dereton33 6 жыл бұрын
No problem.
@bu3584
@bu3584 3 жыл бұрын
This is actually super helpful man , thanks
@dereton33
@dereton33 3 жыл бұрын
No problem!
@Shez-dc3fn
@Shez-dc3fn 3 жыл бұрын
95 plumbers voted you down as you saved us some $$ and they are fuming :D
@dereton33
@dereton33 3 жыл бұрын
Most of them learn a thing a two from me.
@JustJo-sg8xo
@JustJo-sg8xo 3 жыл бұрын
Haha, right 😤😁
@serhatyildirim1989
@serhatyildirim1989 7 жыл бұрын
Great video! If the bath taps were not up against a wall (e.g. there is space, making access to the screws/bolts easier) would a standard spanner work well?
@dereton33
@dereton33 7 жыл бұрын
No a basin spanner is the only way.
@serhatyildirim1989
@serhatyildirim1989 7 жыл бұрын
Ok, Thanks!
@jovitapatinglag9234
@jovitapatinglag9234 Жыл бұрын
One of the best video ive seen..
@dereton33
@dereton33 Жыл бұрын
Thanks.
@danthomas4353
@danthomas4353 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you Dereton33, changed mine, saved a fortune and felt accomplished in the process! Only thing I had to add is that I had to shut off the COLD water going into the combi boiler to shut off the HOT tap (which may not be obvious to the novice). No doubt this is covered in your other videos though.
@dereton33
@dereton33 7 жыл бұрын
Yes .Pleased you did the job OK though.
@seaskimmer
@seaskimmer 2 жыл бұрын
Gotta like this video just because he said it's tricky to undo. I would also except pain in a**e and f-ing annoying. Watched 5 videos so far of replacing shower hoses where the person unscrews the hose with their fingers. No shower hose that is 5 years old plus and welded shut with limescale will EVER undo with just your fingers.
@dereton33
@dereton33 2 жыл бұрын
Hi ha very true.
@ianhenson724
@ianhenson724 5 жыл бұрын
Made to look easy, i had 22mm offset pipe work to fix to my taps, it was a shit of a job trying to hold up the pipework and lift it and screw the nut to the pipe whilst lying on my side. next time ill use push fit drop them through and cut the 22, god i was on it for two hours in the July heat.
@dereton33
@dereton33 5 жыл бұрын
Plumbing is such fun.
@diegogeneral1217
@diegogeneral1217 3 жыл бұрын
Straight in I love it no long talks 🥊😘😘
@dereton33
@dereton33 3 жыл бұрын
No problem.
@philrichmond7567
@philrichmond7567 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you. After watching this video I said this is simple so I'm not calling no plumber. I'll do it myself
@dereton33
@dereton33 7 жыл бұрын
That`s great have a go.
@RichardHubbuck
@RichardHubbuck 7 жыл бұрын
Just the thing! Great explanation- many thanks indeed!!!
@dereton33
@dereton33 7 жыл бұрын
No problem.
@ladyharriet4136
@ladyharriet4136 9 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, thank you!
@1hrlife
@1hrlife 10 жыл бұрын
Really good video I feel less nervous.
@dereton33
@dereton33 10 жыл бұрын
I am sure you can do it ok.
@katanaclipse4582
@katanaclipse4582 4 жыл бұрын
Nicely made video
@dereton33
@dereton33 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@TheMegajoga
@TheMegajoga 21 күн бұрын
Thank u for this video
@dereton33
@dereton33 20 күн бұрын
No problem 😊
@geoffreyrobinson7031
@geoffreyrobinson7031 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video very helpful.
@dereton33
@dereton33 5 жыл бұрын
No problem Geoffrey.
@atommachine
@atommachine 7 жыл бұрын
Nice, i got one to do next week left hand access and im not left handed Happy Days.
@dereton33
@dereton33 7 жыл бұрын
O well have fun.
@lucannewland1187
@lucannewland1187 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you mate, your a true gent.
@dereton33
@dereton33 4 жыл бұрын
No problem Lucan.
@jaiho314
@jaiho314 4 жыл бұрын
One thing i wanted to know whether there is any adjustment on the taps as my hot water is not coming as fast as cold water?
@dereton33
@dereton33 4 жыл бұрын
No afraid not.
@annec988
@annec988 5 жыл бұрын
thanks for this informative video.
@dereton33
@dereton33 5 жыл бұрын
No problem anne.
@nicksss1843
@nicksss1843 3 жыл бұрын
Trouble getting the taps off 😬 will go back and give it a go now
@dereton33
@dereton33 3 жыл бұрын
Good luck.
@loveeveryonepeace9081
@loveeveryonepeace9081 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@hassemsadiq
@hassemsadiq 6 жыл бұрын
Hi awesome vid does this work with most sigle tap to mixer no need to drill new holes or close any hole out thanks
@dereton33
@dereton33 6 жыл бұрын
Yes all of them.
@SuperBrigader
@SuperBrigader 5 жыл бұрын
thanks for the video, having trouble using the basin spanner for the furthest tap..... Looks like I could just use a normal spanner. Will try at the weekend. Any tips on using the basin spanner? I have a basin wrench too. But the nut is not turning... Otherwise, the job would be easy... Thanks for the great videos.
@dereton33
@dereton33 5 жыл бұрын
See if you can get a adjustable spanner on the bottom end of the basin spanner.
@SuperBrigader
@SuperBrigader 5 жыл бұрын
@@dereton33 Thanks, I will try this weekend, once I crack the nut it will be easy.. Looks like my dad gave me an old basin spanner.. I think I can get to it using a normal spanner/adjustable spanner.. ;-) Thanks to you I am having a good go at some DIY... Keep up the good work.
@SuperBrigader
@SuperBrigader 5 жыл бұрын
😁The adjustable spanner cracked it.. Wish I had flexible hoses.As the right side part of the mixer tap is slightly raised. And looks like I'll need to replace the washer. But seems to be working now. Will just monitor it all for leaks. Don't want to touch it niw as it was a pain to get back on. As I'm renting this will do for now. And maybe I'll use a bit if silicone round the base of the mixer taps. You made me have the confidence to give this a try. So many many thanks. Keep up the videos there great!!!
@dunny61a
@dunny61a 6 жыл бұрын
Great this guys. Thanks for posting. Any idea where I could get the actual mixer head that you fitted? I'm struggling to find anything like that at a value for me mar's shower! 🤔
@dereton33
@dereton33 6 жыл бұрын
Bought it a while ago now.
@JulieWallis1963
@JulieWallis1963 6 жыл бұрын
Neill Dunne b&q have them for around £50 , I’m just trying t source one for the family bathroom too.
@Ilovetosingem
@Ilovetosingem 2 жыл бұрын
Hi there. Brilliant, just one question. Are the holes in the bath all standard size. Thanks in advance. Stay safe you and yours.
@dereton33
@dereton33 2 жыл бұрын
Yes they are
@Ilovetosingem
@Ilovetosingem 2 жыл бұрын
@@dereton33 Thanks again and all the very best.
@johno6373
@johno6373 5 ай бұрын
Is the distance between the taps standard ? Will all mixer taps be the same measurements from tap to tap?
@dereton33
@dereton33 5 ай бұрын
Yes.
@Zeamus634
@Zeamus634 7 ай бұрын
What if you don't have flexi-pipes and just cooper straight up with no isolating valves?
@dereton33
@dereton33 7 ай бұрын
Still will be able to fit straight on them.
@Miss3sl
@Miss3sl 9 жыл бұрын
thanks very much
@mrhulk18
@mrhulk18 5 жыл бұрын
Sorry if this has already been asked , I haven't read any responses , before I connect the water pipes back to the taps , would I have to put some boss white tape onto the threads ?
@dereton33
@dereton33 5 жыл бұрын
You do not have to, but I like to put some boss white on.
@dr_jaymz
@dr_jaymz 10 жыл бұрын
Yes, should probably mention that the water has to go off first before undoing anything. Surely nobody that stupid would forget to do that or might twig it when you undo the nut slightly and then get sprayed! Good tutorial, just thought I'd watch someone else do it before I had a go.
@JulieWallis1963
@JulieWallis1963 6 жыл бұрын
James Cross first thing he says at 0.03 seconds in.
@Juanitalikes
@Juanitalikes 8 жыл бұрын
thank you this helped a lot !
@dereton33
@dereton33 8 жыл бұрын
No problem.
@ach2935
@ach2935 10 жыл бұрын
Hi Al. Going to replace my bath taps in next few days. Got a gravity fed system, tank in loft and immersion in upstairs cupboard. Took panel off bath and noticed that cold feed is 15mm but hot is 22mm. Why would that be the case? I think the cold is mains fed as it is a good flow rate and pressure. Is the 22mm on the hot just to increase the flow rate?
@dereton33
@dereton33 10 жыл бұрын
Alan Hurley You are right the 22 mm hot one is to increase the flow rate whereas the cold is off the mains and has plenty of pressure.
@ach2935
@ach2935 10 жыл бұрын
dereton33 Cheers Al
@callyupnorth5524
@callyupnorth5524 4 жыл бұрын
Do I have to stop the main water supply to this or just shutting off the taps be good enough many thanks
@dereton33
@dereton33 4 жыл бұрын
Turn off the main supply and the hot supply to the taps first.
@louisewalsh4371
@louisewalsh4371 3 жыл бұрын
This might be a silly question but do you have to turn water off at some main point first? Don’t judge me 🙈
@dereton33
@dereton33 3 жыл бұрын
Yes the hot and cold.
@alexsmith8660
@alexsmith8660 3 жыл бұрын
I got quoted £200 for this. I'll do it myself thanks lol
@dereton33
@dereton33 3 жыл бұрын
Great.
@paulmemanuel6568
@paulmemanuel6568 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. 👍😇
@dereton33
@dereton33 4 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome
@Hew.Jarsol
@Hew.Jarsol 6 ай бұрын
Hi. How come no black washers under the tap on the top? My shower mixer also came with a white foam thing, 2 black washers and locking nuts. Where do the washers go? Thanks
@dereton33
@dereton33 6 ай бұрын
Under the tap locking onto the bottom of the bath.
@sizzler271
@sizzler271 4 жыл бұрын
Hi, a bit hard up but desperately need a shower because of thyroid problem causing me to sweat to the max whenever I sweat (it's as if there is only on or off, no low sweat, just max) and running a bath three or four times a day is not practical. I learnt a lot from your video and am confident I could do it. What I need to know is, under my bath is two upright rigid copper pipes (hot and cold) both with flexi hose from pipe to tap. Are the fittings on these flexi hoses standard and will they fit any Shower mixer taps I buy I'm not sure where to measure them to get the size). Should I buy a separate mixer tap set and shower upright, or a kit. Is there any particular shower mixer tap below £100 you might recommend. Hope you can advise and thanks for the informative vid. Cheers
@dereton33
@dereton33 4 жыл бұрын
The flexible pipes will fit any bath tape mixer or standard. Bath shower taps are standard width apart. So it is quite easy to fit them.
@warfit6466
@warfit6466 8 жыл бұрын
My current location of the taps in my bath is at the end, the new bath has taps located in the middle on the side. Do you have a video or any tips on extending the pipes?
@dereton33
@dereton33 8 жыл бұрын
No sorry
@loafersheffield
@loafersheffield 6 жыл бұрын
Ah, but if the cold water is off the mains (high pressure) and the hot water is tank via cylinder (gravity fed) , there will be a disparity on flow rate. You would need a booster pump off the hot installed. Otherwise cold showers. If the water mixes in the tap body rather than the spout, the mains pressure could also back fill the tank via the cylinder and result in the tank overflowing out thru the overflow/warning pipe.
@dereton33
@dereton33 6 жыл бұрын
This job is only recommended to work on low pressure cold and hot feeds or a combi boiler, where the pressures are equal. I did say this in the video.
@loafersheffield
@loafersheffield 6 жыл бұрын
Oh sorry Al. My fault. I must have got carried away and missed that comment.
@dereton33
@dereton33 6 жыл бұрын
Still a good comment though so thanks.
@ianhenson724
@ianhenson724 5 жыл бұрын
i thought the pipe work should be ptfe taped up before screwing on the fittings?
@dereton33
@dereton33 5 жыл бұрын
No just boss white.
@majiddagh6096
@majiddagh6096 8 жыл бұрын
thanks very much fpr the video but how call in english the tools which you used to open the crew which attached with tap , thanks again
@dereton33
@dereton33 8 жыл бұрын
+Majid Dagh The main tool you need is called a basin spanner.
@majiddagh6096
@majiddagh6096 8 жыл бұрын
+dereton33 thanks very much sir
@bonypp
@bonypp 3 жыл бұрын
Deraton , what size basin spanner is appropriate for most taps , I’m looking to buy a universal size . Thanks.
@dereton33
@dereton33 3 жыл бұрын
Size 9 adjustable.
@maxnavsa4470
@maxnavsa4470 8 жыл бұрын
hi, I want to change my basin taps to mixer taps, is it done in the same way? do you have a video for that. many thanks.
@dereton33
@dereton33 8 жыл бұрын
I do not have a video on it but it is done in the same way.
@gabrielpilica2674
@gabrielpilica2674 4 жыл бұрын
Hi ,please can you let me know the name of that clever tool 🔧 the one you have easy access to screw in/out easily Spanner how 🤔? Many thanks
@dereton33
@dereton33 4 жыл бұрын
It is called a basin spanner.
@DrDanielHoward
@DrDanielHoward 7 жыл бұрын
Had an unrelated question. Have a sink basin with the lever that raises the plug. It is operating, i.e., the mechanism moves when I have my hands to it behind the pedestal I can check it. However the plug does not go up. Had this some years ago and solved it simply but cannot remember how! Mrs complaining. Changing it is a pain cause I need to remove pedestal and hold it up (sink only attached to wall via two bolts and may fall?). Any idea what I might have done last time to fix it simply. Perhaps as you are so experienced it may be a simple thing for you, a common problems.
@dereton33
@dereton33 7 жыл бұрын
Hi Daniel, usually the small chrome clamp that holds the two push rods together comes loose, so when you push the lever down to raise the plug it does not lift the rod going to the plug.
@DrDanielHoward
@DrDanielHoward 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Actually what happened in my case was that the plug itself has a threaded rod with a nut and so it is adjustable in height. As it got corroded it became loose and lost its height. That is why it could not be lifted. The mechanism was fine. It was hard to determine this for I had to move the pedestal hiding everything - dangerous thing. Then I unscrewed the outlet and stuck my finger and lifted the plug. Now I see it is just the plug.
@Cstarmom
@Cstarmom 3 жыл бұрын
Thankyou soo much
@dereton33
@dereton33 3 жыл бұрын
Most welcome 😊
@hectorheath9742
@hectorheath9742 3 жыл бұрын
This was a vid on using a basin spanner and could have been half as long..what happened to the fitting the shower bit?
@dereton33
@dereton33 3 жыл бұрын
Changing bath taps is about the right tools for the job. The shower bit was to easy, anyone could do that, it did not need me to bore people with that.
@dianebond7673
@dianebond7673 Жыл бұрын
Not all taps have flesh hose on? What happens with a normal pipe
@dereton33
@dereton33 Жыл бұрын
Nothing. You connect them instead.
@GC-fe5km
@GC-fe5km 9 жыл бұрын
my bath taps are leaking, but they are rigid,pipes fitted is it ok to reuse the pipes or am I best cutting them and using flexi pipes?
@dereton33
@dereton33 9 жыл бұрын
Graeme Cunningham It`s ok, you can use the old pipes, it is just that using flexi pipes gives you an easier fit.
@jacoboverstall3129
@jacoboverstall3129 8 жыл бұрын
I've drilled holes into the bath for my taps but its gone wrong, so I have drilled again over the first holes so the taps can fit properly but the hole are bigger now in places than the washer and tap base. I've filed all around with mastic but I'm worried to put the water back on because of my supped mistake. Will it leak, do I need to start again.
@dereton33
@dereton33 8 жыл бұрын
If you have done a good job with the mastic you should be Ok. Only way to find out is to turn on the water. Al.
@Mad109R
@Mad109R 3 жыл бұрын
Will this mixer tap/shower configuration give me a decent shower from my combi boiler?
@dereton33
@dereton33 3 жыл бұрын
With a combi yes.
@kungfublob5951
@kungfublob5951 6 жыл бұрын
Are all three hole tub taps the same size? Universal? So I can just buy a 3 hole tap set online and know it would fit perfectly right??
@dereton33
@dereton33 6 жыл бұрын
Yes normally.
@maxnavsa4470
@maxnavsa4470 8 жыл бұрын
thanks👍
@garethelliott1310
@garethelliott1310 7 жыл бұрын
Hi, I've changed my taps and have a small leak on hot water side. It's leaking when water is lying around where tap enters bath (when showering). Any advise on how to better seal? Have a rubber washer ontop and below bath. Would a tophat plus back nut work?
@dereton33
@dereton33 7 жыл бұрын
Yes the top hat usually works, also take the rubber washer off on the top of the tap and use plumbers mait.
@keverton123
@keverton123 7 жыл бұрын
my old bath has a 7 inch gap between taps, will new 180mm mixer fit?
@dereton33
@dereton33 7 жыл бұрын
Yes standard fit.
@TrailVapor
@TrailVapor 5 жыл бұрын
Oh, don't worry about the rubber washers, because the customer can have a leak from the shsower downstairs thus creating a future job. Is that working class savings & investment?
@Vikingfan13
@Vikingfan13 2 жыл бұрын
Is PTFE tape needed when fitting new taps
@dereton33
@dereton33 2 жыл бұрын
No.
@icespeckledhens
@icespeckledhens 9 жыл бұрын
Not the easiest of jobs Our mixer taps seem to be either on or off and its very difficult to get adjust the cold to balance the hot, from the storage cylinder, so you end up being either scalded or a cold shower. I also find if you adjust the cold by opening the cold taps a half turn it will suddenly turn itself on fully, without the taps being touched. Is this poor quality B&Q taps or is it usual. There is a regulator on the cold feed. Thanks
@dereton33
@dereton33 9 жыл бұрын
icespeckledhens If your cold supply is mains feed, which you can easily check, by seeing if you can stop the flow of water by putting your thumb over the end of the tap, if you cannot, then it is mains feed and will never mix properly, your only recourse is too drop a feed from the roof tank to your cold bath tap. Hot and cold pressures will then be equal and your taps will work fine.
@icespeckledhens
@icespeckledhens 9 жыл бұрын
dereton33 Thanks It is mains feed and I fitted a pressure reducer, after the installation, to reduce the mains feed to match the pressure from the hot water. It has improved a bit was that not a good idea? Its a bit difficult to fit a pipe with the bathroom fully tiled. Its a pity that the so called plumber who fitted it when he had the bathroom stripped out did not do it then
@dereton33
@dereton33 9 жыл бұрын
Yes that is a shame, you could always go the other way and fit a small shower pump to the hot, if you got a one and a half bar pump and match that down to the same pressure on your mains pressure reducer, you would then get an equal shower balance.
@bigscrub9339
@bigscrub9339 6 жыл бұрын
my shower is broken when i pull the thing up in between the 2 taps barely enough water comes through it only just started happening how can i fix this apparently its the diverter or some thing according to the internet do I need to replace the taps or can I just fix it my self?
@dereton33
@dereton33 6 жыл бұрын
You will need to replace the taps.
@leewoodrow1
@leewoodrow1 4 жыл бұрын
How long did everyone's water take to drain, mines been on for about 45 mins and still running.
@MikeKeel
@MikeKeel 4 жыл бұрын
Hot water can take a long time as it has to empty the tank or cylinder. Make sure the cold is turned off too and the hot is isolated next to the water cyclinder in the airing cupboard. Normally a red gate valve.
@nate697
@nate697 5 жыл бұрын
Hi Al. I have leaking bath taps with no shower. And an electric shower which has packed up. Do you think its possible to kill 2 birds with one stone and follow this video as i would like a shower coming from the taps rather then electric. Its seems to straight forward. Is there anything else id have to consider?
@dereton33
@dereton33 5 жыл бұрын
Yes, just make sure that if you have an F and E system the cold supply is feed from the roof tank, otherwise you will not be able to balance the hot water with the cold. If you have a combi boiler then no problem, it will work well.
@SexySensi
@SexySensi 2 жыл бұрын
How you measure from single taps to a mixer tap?? Thanks
@dereton33
@dereton33 2 жыл бұрын
Centre to centre.
@SexySensi
@SexySensi 2 жыл бұрын
@@dereton33 didn’t realise you replied, thank you!
@mhassan8439
@mhassan8439 7 жыл бұрын
mine is in worse difficult place
@8888noodle
@8888noodle 7 жыл бұрын
Do you have a plumbing company?
@dereton33
@dereton33 7 жыл бұрын
No.
@ghiblilove86
@ghiblilove86 2 жыл бұрын
This might sound stupid but please bare with me i have zero knowledge of plum6lol. Do I need to measure the space between the taps to make sure I have the right size mixer or are they a standard size?
@dereton33
@dereton33 2 жыл бұрын
They are a standard size.
@ghiblilove86
@ghiblilove86 2 жыл бұрын
@@dereton33 thank you 🙏
@DrDanielHoward
@DrDanielHoward 7 жыл бұрын
Also, have a situation whereby only one bath tap is hard to move. Some six months ago my friend opened that tap and cleaned the mechanism. Now it got hard again so hard that I could not shut it so took the rubber thing off and even then the Allen key would not take the thing off, so I sort of yanked it off by turning it. Then I stopped the water with a spanner (shut the tap). Now tempted to take it all out and replace whole thing as in your video. However, do you think it possible to refresh the single tap? Are all taps a bit different? What is the best option?
@dereton33
@dereton33 7 жыл бұрын
Best option every time is to renew them.
@DrDanielHoward
@DrDanielHoward 7 жыл бұрын
I am taking the tap mechanism to the plumbers to see if they have one the same.
@DrDanielHoward
@DrDanielHoward 7 жыл бұрын
Actually I changed for universal valve tap and it worked.
@hamzahshahid6586
@hamzahshahid6586 4 жыл бұрын
What was the tool you used to unscrew the final black pieces?
@hamzahshahid6586
@hamzahshahid6586 4 жыл бұрын
At around 1:30
@dereton33
@dereton33 4 жыл бұрын
A basin spanner
@baserobo1
@baserobo1 10 жыл бұрын
How .much roughly would this job be please
@dereton33
@dereton33 10 жыл бұрын
About £30.00.
@esthermeya7090
@esthermeya7090 5 жыл бұрын
Im going to do this and will call my boyfriend (hes a builder and roofer) or Dad if it goes wrong 😁😂😆
@dereton33
@dereton33 5 жыл бұрын
Good luck Esther.
@esthermeya7090
@esthermeya7090 5 жыл бұрын
@@dereton33 Thanks
@veggie42
@veggie42 5 жыл бұрын
I encourage women to try. I don't need to lucky my housing association will have to come out and fix mine. My bath shower attachment mixer is broken
@timsmith9401
@timsmith9401 3 жыл бұрын
How much could I expect to pay for something like this?
@dereton33
@dereton33 3 жыл бұрын
About £60.00 plus cost of taps.
@timsmith9401
@timsmith9401 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@amanhabibi1834
@amanhabibi1834 8 жыл бұрын
Where can I find the tool you used on this video
@dereton33
@dereton33 8 жыл бұрын
+aman habibi Toolstation sell them.
@amanhabibi1834
@amanhabibi1834 8 жыл бұрын
+dereton33 thanks for the reply just wanted to ask my pipes are not flaxi it's a copper pipe can I still open it?
@leewoodrow1
@leewoodrow1 4 жыл бұрын
I brought one of them spanners from wilko, what a load of shite, it didn't open up big enough
@dereton33
@dereton33 4 жыл бұрын
You bought the cheap and nasty one.
@leewoodrow1
@leewoodrow1 4 жыл бұрын
Your probably right bud haha
@mtelectrical8068
@mtelectrical8068 3 жыл бұрын
How long did that take?
@dereton33
@dereton33 3 жыл бұрын
An hour.
@keverton123
@keverton123 7 жыл бұрын
hi, i replaced the taps with a mixer tap and all is well with the 2 taps,no leaks but once the shower is engaged water runs down from the mixer tap thread under the bath? any advice.
@keverton123
@keverton123 7 жыл бұрын
its coming down the brand new tap thread inside the back nut? is the tap faulty
@dereton33
@dereton33 7 жыл бұрын
Check you have a rubber washer in place.
@keverton123
@keverton123 7 жыл бұрын
i have the mixer sitting on the supplied foam pad then a rubber washer above the back nut . all brand new
@dereton33
@dereton33 7 жыл бұрын
If that is the case then you have a faulty shower.
@MD_ENTERTAINMENT
@MD_ENTERTAINMENT 6 жыл бұрын
Just going through the comments section and I have to give you 🖒🏿🖒🏿🖒🏿 for trying to reply to all the genuine questions. I never see this on youtube before.
@ST-pq6dn
@ST-pq6dn 10 жыл бұрын
legend
@prender77
@prender77 10 жыл бұрын
I love ur videos etc and subscibed ages ago. Im bn quoted alot of dosh by a plumber and im thinkin of doin this exact job myself but im a bit nervous :-) i have easy access to the back of the taps/ bath so it would be more accessable if i took a few photos etc would u be able to give me some help should i need it. Also was thinking of replacing the pipes goin to the taps with the more modern type the more flexible type thats in your video. But 1 thing at a time. If this is successful id like to change my kitchen taps also some day. P.s. i love ur videos as i do most of my own d.i.y etc. would love any feedback etc. Keep up the great work. Regards Roy :-)
@dereton33
@dereton33 10 жыл бұрын
Hi prender77, no problem with the help issue, just send me some pics via my web site e-mail address and any help I can give you is yours for the asking.Regards,Al.
@prender77
@prender77 10 жыл бұрын
Thanks al :-)
@prender77
@prender77 10 жыл бұрын
dereton33 Hi al, where can i find ur email address?
@prender77
@prender77 10 жыл бұрын
dereton33 I found ur website Al, and sent u some pics Regards Roy
@dereton33
@dereton33 10 жыл бұрын
Ok Roy.
@fireblade8905
@fireblade8905 6 жыл бұрын
Those are old fashioned taps
@FloatingCroc
@FloatingCroc 6 жыл бұрын
Probably should have kicked off with a warning to isolate the water supply first. Guaranteed someone attempting this wouldn't have done so if not warned.
@dereton33
@dereton33 6 жыл бұрын
Yes probably right.
@imspice
@imspice 7 жыл бұрын
I've just had a plumber replace mine, it took him a record 3 HOURS to do exactly what you have done here in less than 10 minutes.... Talk about time wasting....
@dereton33
@dereton33 7 жыл бұрын
Makes the bill nice and high.
@philrichmond7567
@philrichmond7567 7 жыл бұрын
imspice How much did you pay?
@handymanservicessw6495
@handymanservicessw6495 7 жыл бұрын
Hi have been in places where I chefes the bath taps in 10 min but i have also been in places where it took me over 3 hours not all set ups are the same specially if the water can't be closed straight away
@forreal8704
@forreal8704 6 жыл бұрын
Man I wish they were all this easy 😂👍🏻 normally a nice rusty nut that you can't turn and have to cut off
@TheAntaust
@TheAntaust 6 жыл бұрын
The back nuts can be a bastard though, and I hate using a basin spanner!
@johnlesoudeur3653
@johnlesoudeur3653 Жыл бұрын
These type of baths are such a bad design for maintenance or renewal. Do the designers have any idea of this pathetic situation?
@dereton33
@dereton33 Жыл бұрын
Never have
@elsondeSaantana123d
@elsondeSaantana123d 8 жыл бұрын
thank you
@danwoods1111
@danwoods1111 7 жыл бұрын
hi.. can you confirm if there should be fibre washers between the tap and copper pipe flange/nut on both hot and cold. dan
@dereton33
@dereton33 7 жыл бұрын
Yes.
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