How to change a shower bar valve. Shower mixer install & replace!

[@rhiannondavies1337]

An hour after watching this I felt confident enough to buy the parts I needed. Half an hour after watching it for a second time, my new mixer bar was installed! Diolch yn fawr!!

[@samanthakelly4241]

Thanks for this video. I am not an experienced DIYer (can't find the start button on a hammer, for example), but watching this, I felt confident enough to have a crack at this myself. I can honestly say, that this only took 10 minutes, 5 of which was turning off the water supply. Thanks very much. I'll keep an eye out for other videos on any other DIY I need to do.

[@yd317]

Hi, how did you turn off the water (both cold and hot) supplier?

[@stephenrose5611]

A perfect ‘how to’ video. No loud music playing over your voice when people are trying to listen to you. Clearly explained from start to finish. Well done!

[@martynadallard249]

This video saved me tons of money spent on plumber. Bless the plumbers. but I can change my own tap now! 🎉 Thank you!

[@anthonybirchley814]

Mate, this is brilliant. Thank you for taking the time to make it.

[@natalienorthage2887]

Thank you! Was thinking about getting a plumber in to change ours, but watched your video and decided I could do it myself! My new shower mixer looks great and doesn’t leak. Thanks again

[@baxterboy23]

Natalie Northage. I also changed ours myself, it would be interesting to know how much a plumber would charge for this job. 🤔🤔

[@thecurlywoofer4876]

I just replaced my shower bar using this video: works perfectly! Thanks

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Glad to help.

[@jugglingmaster2]

Amazing video! One of the best instructional videos out there

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Glad it was helpful, thanks for watching 👍

[@ukcoasterfan2436]

I just replaced the shower bar with help thanks to this video. The flow knob on my old shower bar in the ensuite had worn after about 7 years usage and wouldn't turn on anymore. A local scamming plumber literally quoted me £300 including VAT or £250 cash to avoid HMRC for this job which is literally more than a plumbers day's wages minus the part. Seriously! I bought a £40 Gappo shower bar from Amazon (better quality than the old one it seems) and replaced it in 10-15 minutes. Didn't really need the cloth to be honest. Just careful spinning with the spanner was all it took but doing it bit by bit is good advice for sure. Thanks. Tip: After switching off the mains water just let both the cold AND hot water taps nearest to the shower run till they are dry before unscrewing the old bar.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Glad you saved a few quid. 300 seems a bit steep for a straight replacement. Best of luck!

[@willandboy]

Thanks so much for this video. About to replace two showers in a house that we’ve moved into. Thanks again!

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

No problem, good luck with it. Thanks for watching.

[@johnwyldbore73]

Excellent video showing how simple this job is, not daunted about fitting my new one when it arrives today! Thank you 👍🏻👍🏻

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Hope it went well. Thanks for watching 👍

[@johnwyldbore73]

@@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE it went very well, all done in 10 minutes and no leaks. 😀👍🏻👍🏻

[@2_shoes]

How good was that! A dead easy to follow video, no B/S just clearly explained. Well done fella I've just subscribed 👍

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Thanks for the feedback 👍

[@denismulford9074]

Was putting this off for ages and ages. But watching this video to finally fixed it ..thanks

[@gordonmorse]

Excellent tutorial thank you. Clear and no waffle....all tutorials should be this good.

[@p51dgp91]

Nice no nonsense video,well filmed and easy explanation. Thankyou for uploading.👍

[@BonesPanny]

Excellent. I wish all instructional videos were as clear as yours. 👍👍

[@AndrewHutchinson-f8h]

Brilliant Video! I watched a few others which were either vague, too short or too long-winded. Very well explained and easy for novices to understand, giving us the confidence to have a go! Nice One & Thanks.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Glad to help

[@colekeircom]

Thanks for this Pouse. I've recently installed a Triton Dene Cool Touch mixer, (it has been around for a few years), and the flow control is on the right and the temperature on the left. This is the first bar mixer valve I've had and I would have thought the controls would be standardized, especially from the same manufacturer. Thanks again, Kieron.

[@doctor4650]

On a cool touch system the temp control is on the hot side (left) to stop the whole bar getting hot like standard setup where the hot water travels across the bar to the temp control on the right

[@colekeircom]

Thanks Pouse. That makes perfect sense. I never thought it through. As they say, we can learn something new everyday. Regards, Kieron.

[@blackcyclist]

Thanks Pouse. Just followed all your instructions and have a newly fitted shower valve.

[@NitroNoriFan]

Brilliant this has given me the confidence to replace my shower bar myself. I think our thermostat has broken somehow because I can feel the temperature of the hot side gets hot inside the unit but then the cold tap turns but doesn’t adjust anything and the water exiting the shower head is just lukewarm or cold. So replacement it is. Thanks for posting such clear instructions 👍😎

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

No problem, glad to help.

[@NitroNoriFan]

@@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE the only issue I had was finding out where to turn the water off!! It was actually behind the bath panel - a screw requiring a quarter turn on each water pipe branching off the bath tap feeds!! 😀

[@jamesmonteith8854]

Just followed this and fitted my new shower with ease. Thank you!

[@languagetruthandlogic3556]

Brilliant - thanks for posting. Very well explained, no fuss, gimmicks etc just how to do it. Perfect - subbed for more!

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Hope you enjoy the channel!

[@rachelgrimwade1592]

Just the video I was looking for... was going to pay a handyman to do this but I think I cam do this myself now, cheers!

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Hope it went well!

[@technicalscience]

I'm just about to do mine and thought I best check to make sure there's nothing tricky about it - nice clear video mate, tidy!

[@EthelP-k5k]

Thank you very much, you explain very clearly, and emphasize the most important aspects. Very useful video!

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Glad to help.

[@msmanager2775]

This looks easy enough. I’m gonna try doing it myself. The hot tap has become loose so I’ve take off the sleeve to see the thread inside has worn out and just been using pliers to turn it on and off. It’s been doing that for a year and now really won’t bite anymore. Thank you so Much , you just helped a single mamma in the U.K. ❤. Bless your skills. Can you please do video how to screw things like solar lights on to outdoor concrete wall please. How to know what kind of drill bit goes into the mortar . Thank you ❤. And how to hang heavy mirrors please too on plaster board, if you have any project like that coming up.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Glad to help. I've put links to some of my videos below that should help. They show the general principles of fitting things to walls both light and heavy, types of wall plugs required etc. For the heavy mirror look at the corefix video. Hope that helps. Let me know how you get on. Thanks for watching 👍 How to fit a floating shelf - kzbin.info/www/bejne/eImnkGStd6ior9k How to fit a TV bracket - kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYCsm6mEaLObmNE Corefix wall plugs - kzbin.info/www/bejne/pni0iaSOmqeNqaM How to use wall plugs - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jaO5o2mBl7mBl8U How to use a wood screw - kzbin.info/www/bejne/fV7JoItsmLl7Y80 How to hang picture frames level - kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5i5pKOJns-daJo Fischer DUOPOWER wall plug - kzbin.info/www/bejne/lWOcf3qCeLp7eLs

[@msmanager2775]

@@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE aww you’re so kind posting these links as I will not know the keywords to find them. Thank you so much! I will let you know how I get on!

[@natashaarbia7458]

Great video, really clear and informative. Thank you!

[@bonypp]

Excellent video well explained clearly for novices like me . Thanks and I’ve subbed.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Thanks for the sub!

[@jama151]

Brilliant video! Is there any extra step that needs to be taken to cut off water if you have an unvented megaflo hot water cylinder? Dont want to get burned!

[@hamletdothrock]

Thank you for this video, you've really given me the confidence to take on this task myself 😄

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Best of luck!

[@happyuk06]

Good shout on measuring between the centres first. Have a like ;)

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@colinwilson7524]

Pouse - Great video - really informative - really enjoyed it.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Thanks for the feedback Colin. Glad you enjoyed it, and thanks for watching!

[@da4200]

Very good instructional video

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@AdrianCecil-u3v]

This is brilliant cheers dude !

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Glad to help.

[@philcrowley3829]

Brilliant video well explained save me getting a plumber....

[@pr8067]

Cheers mate!! Saved me a fair few quid by doing this myself.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Excellent 👍

[@baxterboy23]

Really impressed with this tutorial, I'm going to change ours this afternoon 👍👍

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Glad you enjoyed it. Hope the installation went well 👍

[@baxterboy23]

@@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE. It went like a dream, I'd put it off for a good while until I watched your video. Thanks matey 👍

[@mohammedshazad6796]

Great video, very straightforward. I have put a new shower bar on, everything is fine no leaking but there is a whining sound on the right side if the bar, only does this when yhe temperature is medium or below if you turn it up to make yhe water hot then the noise disappears. Any suggestions. TIA

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

I'm not sure sorry. Maybe you have high water pressure. Thanks for watching.

[@juliandavey-p2k]

Thanks - just saved me £120

[@debhurst788]

Big help! Great video. Off to change mine now. Thank you

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Hi Deb, glad it helped, good luck with it and thanks for watching!

[@karenmarshall340]

OMG I did it!! So thank you. Seriously. Women can do this too..... :)

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Of course, DIY is for everyone! Good work, thanks for watching!

[@nataliejones2873]

Thank you for this great video. I'm about to take my mixer off as I have a dripping shower and it is driving me crazy. Do you have any tips on what I should be looking for???

[@nicklowe1]

You absolute star. Saved me £60

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Glad to have helped.

[@paulsmith1807]

Love your videos, you are a total legend 🙂

[@thebeardedgeek8018]

Excellent video mate. Very clear instructions. Can I ask what is the difference between a thermostatic bar and manual shower faucet

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

The thermostatic bar has a thermostat built in to control the temperature variations in the water so should prevent any hot or cold spells. You can set it on the one side of the bar. A normal bar relies on you mixing the hot and cold water manually. Hope that helps.

[@paulembleton1733]

Just what I needed to see. Thanks.

[@aimeemay85]

Brilliant! Quick question….if my shower bar has a slight leak from the cold side nut….what might be causing that? Thank you!

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

You could either try tightening it up only ever so slightly to see if it stops. Or you could replace the seal/washer inside. The seals only cost a few pence so worth changing them on both if you take the shower bar off and see if that works. Thanks for watching.

[@MJ-xg1gl]

Thank you just changed my shower using your video 👍

[@daibhiseaghdha153]

I tried, but ended up having to use tools. only joking.

[@harryl9yearsago788]

Great tip place a cloth over the nuts 👌

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@alisons1192]

Yes, must always protect the nuts!

[@ivanpetrov-bg1zl]

Hi mate. Very good channel. You explain very good. Thanks and i would be happy for more videos.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Plenty more videos on my channel. Thanks for watching.

[@oluade5927]

Super video mate.. I found this video very helpful. I found a tiny leak at 10:35; I believe its coming from between the bar valve mounting kit and the cover. Can I just use the PTFE tape here? If yes can I just tape it round about 8 times as in your other video?

[@lwaller1601]

Just bought same Triton shower but only plastic seals in the box. Do I use these instead of the felt/rubber types you used? Great video thank you.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

You can use the ones they provide. You say plastic, I assume they are a hard rubber rather than plastic?

[@lwaller1601]

@@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE they are white plastic

[@uncleskies8163]

This is epic defo worth a go. Would this work with other types of mixer valves( other than bar) provided its 150mm between hot and cold water pipes? Thank you.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

You'd have to check the instructions but in theory if the way it connects is the same then yes. Thanks for watching.

[@Cxbrown]

The inlet pipes are too short for bracket and olive to fit over. Is it possible to extend plastic piping coming out of wall or use smaller bracket to avoid having to pull up tiles

[@markfowlermusic]

On my current mixer the thermostat is on left not right so I’m wondering if I buy a new one and fit it will be still ok? You say the thermostat has to always be on the right side where cold water is… not on mine, weird, does it matter?

[@wiblflibl]

I had the same with thermo on the left. Checked the hot supply was indeed on the left, bought a standard bar mixer with thermo on the right and it works perfectly. Diagram with the new bar mixer shows the hot water goes across to the thermo (cold water) side and is then mixed before going to the shower outlet.

[@gimigimi1299]

Yes, but will last few years only, nor a decade?

[@rajiburrahman7650]

good and simple instructions , thank you.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Glad to help.

[@williamsmith6111]

Very informative, thanks very much.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

No problem!

[@katecottingham7983]

Great video, very helpful.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Hi Kate, glad you found it useful. Thanks for watching!

[@ricky-jamesconey1190]

Hi, great video. I feel confident to tackle this myself after watching this. As my old unit is unbranded, it’s virtually impossible to locate thermo cartridge as I think it’s gone in my current shower. I’m guessing it’s just as cheap and easy to replace the whole shower right? Also, if I replace with something branded, will all bar valves be compatible with the existing wall fixing kit as my wall fixing is in really good condition as only installed 18 months ago. Thanks again!

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

They are pretty much universal fit so a new one should go straight on. Hope that helps. Best of luck 👍

[@Lerferz]

Thanks for this, what kind of sealant should be used?

[@paulsmith1807]

there is a great one with a bathroom specific version called BT1

[@stephenwilliams926]

My shower is running cold when it should run hot. But when the cold hand basin cold tap is turned on the shower water runs hot !. It was working fine before, any ideas. Good video.

[@ratchriat1716]

enjoyed the video.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Thanks Ratch, hope it was useful. Thanks again for watching!

[@malcolmgoldie]

great tutorial! no messing

[@steve660917]

Brilliant mate!! Thank you for taking the time to do this, helped me loads!!

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

No problem.

[@PC-rx4ul]

well explained sir , very usefull video. god bless you,

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Thanks for the feedback 👍

[@x.Prep.Tastic.Sophia.x]

Are all showers of this type of mounting now. I have old "victorian" mixer and needs replacing.. Original plumber made a booboo and has hot on right, not left. I guess its worth replacing adding the base mounting and switch hot and cold around.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

You might just have a mixer shower so doesn't really matter but if you have a thermostatic bar valve like one in vid then it needs to be the right way around as the thermostat needs to work from the cold feed. You can use different fittings to attach the shower but I used an 'easy fixing kit'. Hope that helps and thanks for watching.

[@kobiroar4221]

Good video thanks straight and to the point

[@ACGMetz]

Great video. Got a drip from the shower head, would a replacement bar or atleast replacement of all the washers do the trick?

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Hi there, on a modern shower you probably need a new cartridge which is like a one piece unit inside the shower that controls the water flower with several rubber washers within it. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching.

[@2paraairborne503]

great video again buy a pint when you in my part of wales

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Cheers, nice one. Thanks again for watching!

[@andrewstamps2806]

Brilliant mate thanks very helpful and well explained 😊

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Glad to help.

[@keithsmith6932]

Excellent video. I want to instali a new Mira mixer shower but my hot and cold water pipes are outside of the wall but all of these new showers are designed for pipes retracted into the wall and covered by the tiles. Is there a way that I can install one of these type showers and attach to my external pipes? Are all the fittings on the hot and cold water threds on the mixer bar of a universal size? Thank you in advance.

[@marufuddin7899]

What solution would you recommend if there is water leaking from the cover i.e. behind the bar?

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Unscrew the covers and try to tighten the nut/thread onto the olive. Hope that helps.

[@michaelgammon3654]

Great vid thanks. I have a Mira 415, I think, external bar with a mixer knob in the middle. It is fed from a combi boiler. If I want to replace it (min 20 yrs old!), can I replace with any 150mm mixer, central knob, or with the knobs on the end? Don't even know if there is any difference! Also, is it just a case of turning the stopcock off to stop all water? Thanks a million!!!!

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Stop cock should stop all water. If you're lucky you may have isolation valve in bathroom so all other water can stay on while shower is off. If it's 150mm then a new bar should fit but you need compatible threads and pipe sizes which you may have. But it may need a bit of modifying. Best of luck. Thanks for watching.

[@whitepropertysolutionsltd7351]

TA TAR...love it keep up the good work!

[@fionahawley9126]

Very helpful advice

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Glad to help.

[@simonmiller6170]

Thanks, a really helpful tutorial , very clear , even for a duffer like me . Job done :)

[@sunnymadher]

I just successfully did this! Thank you.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Excellent work!

[@richardtaylor7754]

My valve is leaking from the cold side end of the valve, is it better to replace it with a new valve?

[@extenebrisadlucum480]

Legend. Excellent video ❤🙏🏼

[@leonelvilela5531]

IF I STOP THE MAIN WATER STOPCOCK WOULD I HAVE TO SWITCH OFF MY BOILER?

[@daibhiseaghdha153]

no, the ( boiler ) heating system is independent, only mains water goes through it, to provide hot water for your taps etc, through a heat exchanger, once you have isolated the mains water supply, I would drain the mains water, by opening the taps on the kitchen sink, and opening the shower, to let it drain.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

No, the boiler just won't heat water as there is no water going through boiler. Central heating will still work, not that you need it this time of year!!

[@Drakesy99]

liked and subscribed - nice video really explained well thanks 👍

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Thank you Drakesy, glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Thank you Drakesy, glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!

[@hughmcdonnell8659]

If you shut off the water supply and remove the shower bar will the grundfos pump come on automatically. Does it have to be isolated as well.

[@danielvieira3203]

Excellent video!

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@3619jon]

Are the wall mounted kits universal between different manufacturers?

[@user-tm7jd6dw6q]

After removing the bar then refitting will new compression olives be required as they would have already been compressed?

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

This particular job doesn't require the removal of olives, it's purely undoing the nuts on the shower unit from the thread on the wall fitting so no need to worry about that. Hope that helps.

[@user-tm7jd6dw6q]

@@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE Yes, that helps & thanks for your reply:)

[@rhysbrown4785]

Great video, thanks!

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Glad to help!

[@paulcrake2248]

very helpful many thanks

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

No problem Paul, thanks for the feedback and thanks for watching!

[@fistoffurystreetkingz2430]

How do you manage to turn the cold water off? Is it usually a stopcock under the kitchen sink?

[@nsashby]

Perfect tutorial, thanks

[@PeterWilliams-ek2bh]

Really helpful but my worry is the hot water side on the left of mine controls the temp and the cold on the right is the flow.

[@pernillaw6883]

Thanks for this

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

No problem.

[@boxingmad9073]

Is the distance between the hot and cold pipes always the same regardless of the make of the shower bar? Thanks

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Yes, pretty much as far as I know, they're always 150mm. But I'd double check before buying a new one. I don't want to get the blame if the new one doesn't fit! Thanks for watching!

[@richardkerslake7878]

When shutting off the mains supply with a combi, do I need to drain the hot water or just run the cold tap until its dry and then remove the old shower bar?

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

You could run both hot and cold tap to drain them but as it's in a shower or bath tub already you can just undo the shower and let it pour out. It won't be under any pressure anyway. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching.

[@richardkerslake7878]

Thanks all sorted now 👍🏻

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

@@richardkerslake7878 brilliant!

[@johnmolloy7709]

Hi Pouse, I need to replace my bar valve. I have seen some versions where the temperature control is on the left and the on/off control on the right. So these would not work for the typical installation? My current valve has the on/off left and temperature on the right, just as you described. Presumably I must get the same arrangement?

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

That's right, or you need to turn the water pipes around! Hope that helps. Good luck and thanks for watching!

[@joebrennan.4389]

Which is better. .? a mixer bar or a traditional type shower valve. ..and what is the best mixer bar on Amazon. ..? 👍

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

There's no better one really, it's just what look you prefer. Obviously some you have to mix by adjusting the taps, but if you get one with thermostat like this one, then you set temperature on one knob, and amount of water on other which is obviously more convenient. As for best mixer bar on Amazon, I couldn't say. Just check the reviews and possibly go with an established make so you know it will last a good few years. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching.

[@joebrennan.4389]

@@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE Thanks Mate..👍

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

@@joebrennan.4389 No problem.

[@3619jon]

What's the best way to access the pipes behind? I think I have a leak in the pipe buried in the wall.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Probably remove some tiles. To do this carefully you can use a multi cutter to cut the grout around the tiles, then remove them carefully, clean them and hopefully replace them. It's easy to break them though so maybe re tile that wall with a different colour tile when you're finished. No real easy answer sorry. Best of luck with it.

[@tauseeful-haq2017]

What’s the exact size and type of those green washers?

[@yin0089]

Thanks for sharing.

[@ScouserStreamz]

Hi buddy could you give me some guidance or point me in the right direction i have a shower similar to this now when having it turned to full heat it doesnt get very hot i have tuck side off and adjusted it to max still the same but i have noticed to get the shower to go nice and hot if i simutaniously run the cold tap in bath the showers goes nice and hot then any ideas

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Hi Sean, not sure sorry. The only thing I can think is that the thermostat is playing up on the shower and not regulating the shower properly. For what they cost maybe worth buying a new one? Sorry if that's not much help. Best of luck.

[@ScouserStreamz]

POUSE around the HOUSE it’s been like that from the day it was fitted from new?

[@davidhodgson8292]

Is the thermostat on the cold tap , I’ve had the same problem and changed it round , sorted now.

[@ScouserStreamz]

David Hodgson cheers David I was wondering that as he plumber who fitted it along with the bath put hot tap on right hand side rather than left would it still get warm if it was on cold to thermostat?

[@melvyntaylor6165]

Hi,ive just moved into my new place,The same shower is here,when using it your either fried or frozen.Does this mean i need i new one...... Thanks

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

It maybe your thermostat in shower bar, but that might be your boiler playing up. The heat exchanger on the boiler can do that when it either blocked or broken. Worth getting a plumber/gas engineer to check. Thanks for watching.