I really like your tutorial on this installation! Top notch! From the US here. I just packed my shower kit on the plane to get it home. I will say that all the reviews I see here in the US for this style shower, are either 5 star or really low rated. As I read through people's comments on their reviews, it's obvious, the people giving low ratings, simply don't know what they're doing. I'll admit that it took me quite a bit of research to come to the right understanding. Of course, this video is the next level installation. Keep in mind 1/2 inch copper is not the same around the world. UK 1/2" copper is 15mm OD. Irish 1/2" copper is 14.6mm. US 1/2" copper pipe is 16.4mm. I might not be exact, but from smallest to largest, it goes: Irish, UK, US. You must match the connector to the pipe you're using, or visa versa. I just brought home a meter of the proper sized copper pipe, figuring that I'll definitely have the right sized copper for the compression fitting on the valve connector, and I'll figure out how to adapt a US water line to that copper.
This guy is way to cool,,i can watch him al day every day, very beneficial info, well explained , very funny. I’ve learned some cool tips Filming skills are good Editing is professional Thank you
brilluiant james , even though ive been on tools city and guilds quilified in 1974 its great to see someone who actually demonstrates instals correctlt , although its not like that most of the time on job , but reminds you of how you were taught , and a great point is to install pipework straight and level and brackets even if its hidden , keep up the good work james ,
just like to say THANK YOU .. fitted this same shower today into a new stud wall covered with pvc wall panels, the steps were so clear even I managed to follow and build the wall plate . I was so nervous trimming the stubs for the shower mounts 😂😂
Hi just read your comment , I’m considering using pvc panels but I’m a little nervous they might look and feel cheap, what’s your thoughts on them and would you recommend them ? Thanks
Hi, I'm very happy with how it looks. Even the seam between 2 panels on long wall is almost invisible, I used ally profiles for inner and outer corners and they finished the look.
Been watching your videos for a while now, really helped me with your tips and also with some of your tips managed to pass my assessment in college, keep going mate thanks for all your help
I set this up months ago, however I did not put the wood back into place and they plastered up before I got back. Tomorrow I've got to install the bathroom, hopefully I will be ok, the pipes were in the perfect position and firmly fixed and there is brick behind the pipes. Thanks for all you do, a great resource.
I've just ordered 2 of those showers thanks to you. Tried to buy it through your link in the hope you'd make a quid but it's not working. Hopefully it's a good shower 😅
Hi James, After watching various TH-cam videos, I installed my 1st Ensuite and your idea stands out the most. I have created a video and tagged you in I can edit it if you don't want to be mentioned, I fully understand...
Tip for remembering the sides for hot and cold. Politics: red to the left, blue to the right. (except in the US of course). Also I always run a bit of water through before fitting the valve. Those thermostatic valves can be easily damaged by a small amount of muck; even bits small enough to pass the gauze washers. I learnt this through experience.
it's not that. he just forgets. You go to the back, the front, if you stop and think you remember, but as he's working the pipes, especially doing the elbows at the bottom, he accidentally forgets which is which.
James,I have an existing stud wall and am planning to go through the head of the stud and drop 2 pipes down and drill 2 holes 150mm apart,have ever done this and was it a success.
Love your videos . im a new trained plumber and im newly going into this trade and would love to work with you and learn from you. Thanks these videos so help
Hey fitted mine to but no water getting through the left side off the controls the valve in feed okey turned it round and same side off controls blocked could it be broken inside should ur hor water feed always be on left great vid BTW 😊
Thanks James. Great video. What do you do if your feed pipe is cut SLIGHTLY too long and needs trimming. Say, it’s 35mm from the wall and needs 5 mom taken off it. What is the best way to take a really small bit off the end, especially if it’s already in situ? Cheers
Great video. I'm about to take on switching out an electric shower for a mixer shower. If My finish is going to be tiled wall, what material would I at6to the wood batons before the tiles? Would it be plasterboard? Thanks once again
ello sir, great video. I installed my Vitra Aquaheat Bliss 240 pretty much exactly as you showed. all works but I can't seem to get the shower as hot as I'd like. if I turn the temperature down then back up it gets much hotter then regulates itself to just a warm temp. i like my showers scolding 😂 is there any way to adjust the maximum temp?
Could you do this with speedfit piping? Thats all I have in my house, no copper. If not could i use copper for the mixer then attach the coller to the speed fit? Thanks
Hi James, just watched your video, most helpful thanks, one question I'm looking to change my bar mixer and the model I'm looking at has two versions 1/2in and 3/4in my existing shower is pumped and pipe work is 15mm between the pump and the mixer can you advise which one to chose. Regards David
Hi there! I know you said you've done it to the right for demonstration purposes but they are generally fitted in the centre so surely it won't just be one little bit of timber as you'll have the stud in the centre? 😁
Morning! Loving watching your vids, I'm an amateur diyer, have done a bathroom before with your help, am about to do another. Want to fit a double ended bath with a similar shower to this one, can I just use a "T" piece fitting from the tap feed to the shower feed?
like the vid but given the significance of cutting the pipe short i would like to see more on the final pipe cut. Not clear as the pencil mark seemed to align to start of thread. is the cut one or two thread turns from the beginning or end of the mixer thread
Good stuff James. You can also take this one step further. On the back of that stud partition make a maintenance hatch or even better put a cupboard there with a false or removable back plate. The next person for maintenance or repair to the shower will love you for it. Who knows it may even be you going back out to do that job.
I've just fitted a shower like this, but keep getting a leak where the cold pipe joins the valve. I've already taken it off to apply some plumbers tape. What should I do, next? Thank you!!
Can you use the speedfit system and do this? ie/ mount the shower on the wall with the manifold it comes with, then just use pushfit to connect it all up? or do showers usually require a compression fit
Help ! I fitted this this shower today but it’s letting by and dripping down the front of shower panel !!! I’m was sure I pinched up tight against the olive didn’t want to overdo it ,
Great video! I’m a DIYer and about to do this right now lol. I was planning on use push fit plastic pipe though…would it work with that or just it need to be copper pipe? Thanks!
Great video mate. If using the pipe guide supplied with my shower, should I set the noggin back so the front of the pipe guide is flush with the stud work and not proud? Cheers
I'm getting mixed messages, can a shower mixer bar allow back pressure? I have 8 bar mains cold and an unvented hw cylinder set to 3 bar. Could this cause the cylinder to over pressurise?
I've just passed my level 2 and a mixer shower was one of my exams. I'm not sure where I go from here, do you know what sort of work route I should go down when applying for jobs? thankyou ⭐
Any reason to use soldered elbows and not just bend the pipe 90"? Seems like one set of possible failing joints could be avoided there? (Only asking cos i cant solder really😂)
Hi please can you help me? After having a shower or bath, I can hear a gushing Noise in the pipes, it sounds like it’s coming from where the soil stack is 🤦🏻♀️ I have looked it up and it say that it could be a blockage, so I’ve been out and bought some buster but it’s still doing it, please can you help? Thank you ☺️
Hi, I have a similar thermostatic shower mixer with dual shower mode output. The small handle that is sticking out in the output selector knob does not align with the off making in the mixer. The water will slowly drip if the handle is not turned 5 to 10 degree from the center (off marking). May I know if there is a way to adjust the valve please? Thank you.
very well explained
Going to be doing my shower room and this was invaluable. Was looking at the plates online but I am going to make these up myself now. Thank you.
I really like your tutorial on this installation! Top notch!
From the US here. I just packed my shower kit on the plane to get it home.
I will say that all the reviews I see here in the US for this style shower, are either 5 star or really low rated. As I read through people's comments on their reviews, it's obvious, the people giving low ratings, simply don't know what they're doing.
I'll admit that it took me quite a bit of research to come to the right understanding. Of course, this video is the next level installation.
Keep in mind 1/2 inch copper is not the same around the world.
UK 1/2" copper is 15mm OD. Irish 1/2" copper is 14.6mm. US 1/2" copper pipe is 16.4mm.
I might not be exact, but from smallest to largest, it goes: Irish, UK, US.
You must match the connector to the pipe you're using, or visa versa.
I just brought home a meter of the proper sized copper pipe, figuring that I'll definitely have the right sized copper for the compression fitting on the valve connector, and I'll figure out how to adapt a US water line to that copper.
A very good Monday morning to you all from Wellington Somerset
This guy is way to cool,,i can watch him al day every day, very beneficial info, well explained , very funny.
I’ve learned some cool tips
Filming skills are good
Editing is professional
Thank you
brilluiant james , even though ive been on tools city and guilds quilified in 1974 its great to see someone who actually demonstrates instals correctlt , although its not like that most of the time on job , but reminds you of how you were taught , and a great point is to install pipework straight and level and brackets even if its hidden , keep up the good work james ,
Seen this video, makes me feel that this way all plumbers should do like this.
Thanks a lot for this video!
Be best video I ever seen.
just like to say THANK YOU .. fitted this same shower today into a new stud wall covered with pvc wall panels, the steps were so clear even I managed to follow and build the wall plate . I was so nervous trimming the stubs for the shower mounts 😂😂
Hi just read your comment , I’m considering using pvc panels but I’m a little nervous they might look and feel cheap, what’s your thoughts on them and would you recommend them ? Thanks
Hi, I'm very happy with how it looks. Even the seam between 2 panels on long wall is almost invisible, I used ally profiles for inner and outer corners and they finished the look.
Been watching your videos for a while now, really helped me with your tips and also with some of your tips managed to pass my assessment in college, keep going mate thanks for all your help
No worries bro, glad to know they’ve helped! 👍
Thanks James, love watching your professional builds and making it fun at the same time
What a beaut! And love the method of your work mate! Followed you for years and you never fail to impress! 👍👍👍
I set this up months ago, however I did not put the wood back into place and they plastered up before I got back.
Tomorrow I've got to install the bathroom, hopefully I will be ok, the pipes were in the perfect position and firmly fixed and there is brick behind the pipes.
Thanks for all you do, a great resource.
Love this video. Just watched it a second time as I'm getting ready to put in the pipes in our new bathroom. Thank you!
Thanks mate ! Just installing a bar shower for my son and that video was invaluable 🙂
Thanks James, mine was slightly different - it had offset 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch connector to bar - but the 2 clips work a treat
Proper good tutorial video. I've referenced it several times in my bathroom refit.
You make it look so easy 😮 18:30
Thank you so much 😊 I’m in the middle of doing my bathroom and it’s the first one.
What a good idea with the wooden plate I’m going to do that as the walls are made of plaster board
Superb video! Ive always wondered how you install the pipework for a mixer shower. Great shower and you make it look sooo easy to install :)
This is by far my preferred way of installing showers. Never like having compression fittings in the wall personally.
I personally like to use a pipe bender .gives me peace of mind .
Great job mate. Good attention to detail. Well done.
Great vid. If you do this over a bath is the principle the same. Except for the fact you install taps on the bath as well.
The luxury of doing it in a stud wall. The last bar mixer I fixed in was a solid brick wall.
That's exactly what I'm about to attempt!
Me to , how did you get on with fixing the shower bar ?
Crikey!! that all made sense! Thank you, excellent video...
I've just ordered 2 of those showers thanks to you.
Tried to buy it through your link in the hope you'd make a quid but it's not working.
Hopefully it's a good shower 😅
all that work and a nice quality shower fixing plate kit is like £15 off local store which makes a lovely job for 1/10 the time. :U
Great video, thank you .
Hi James, After watching various TH-cam videos, I installed my 1st Ensuite and your idea stands out the most. I have created a video and tagged you in I can edit it if you don't want to be mentioned, I fully understand...
Nicely timed 'How to Video' .... just about to install a Vitra (Black) shower... also looks to be the same Shower board (Concrete) :)
Thank you for yet another very informative and helpful video 👍
Great video, worthy of a subscription. Thanks
Beast. I'm buying 2. Haven't looked at the price yet. Hope they're not too expensive 😅
Tip for remembering the sides for hot and cold. Politics: red to the left, blue to the right. (except in the US of course).
Also I always run a bit of water through before fitting the valve. Those thermostatic valves can be easily damaged by a small amount of muck; even bits small enough to pass the gauze washers. I learnt this through experience.
it's not that. he just forgets. You go to the back, the front, if you stop and think you remember, but as he's working the pipes, especially doing the elbows at the bottom, he accidentally forgets which is which.
So glad i found you!😅
Oi oi big guns been to the gym to fit this mixer!
James,I have an existing stud wall and am planning to go through the head of the stud and drop 2 pipes down and drill 2 holes 150mm apart,have ever done this and was it a success.
This helped a lot, thank you… hold tight!!!
Another great video James
Love your videos . im a new trained plumber and im newly going into this trade and would love to work with you and learn from you. Thanks these videos so help
What do we do with awkward existing pipes? its always easy when everything is perfect
Great video, thanks 😊
👏🏼
Hey fitted mine to but no water getting through the left side off the controls the valve in feed okey turned it round and same side off controls blocked could it be broken inside should ur hor water feed always be on left great vid BTW 😊
How do you adjust the thermostat shower mixer child safty setting 🤔 not warm enough
Thanks James. Great video. What do you do if your feed pipe is cut SLIGHTLY too long and needs trimming. Say, it’s 35mm from the wall and needs 5 mom taken off it. What is the best way to take a really small bit off the end, especially if it’s already in situ?
Cheers
Nice work man!
Also asscrack kills brotha 😆
That’s a beautiful shower
Great video. I'm about to take on switching out an electric shower for a mixer shower. If My finish is going to be tiled wall, what material would I at6to the wood batons before the tiles? Would it be plasterboard? Thanks once again
Thank you,very handy video!
Do you recommend one brand shower over the other. This is a perfect video for my shower project, great advice 😊
Can you use pushfit fittings instead of soldered?
Fantastic thank you
ello sir, great video. I installed my Vitra Aquaheat Bliss 240 pretty much exactly as you showed. all works but I can't seem to get the shower as hot as I'd like. if I turn the temperature down then back up it gets much hotter then regulates itself to just a warm temp. i like my showers scolding 😂 is there any way to adjust the maximum temp?
Awesome video.
You’re the best! Thank you!👍
Why not use PEX pipe? Love the video ty.
Really enjoyed your videos. Can you use plastic pipe instead of copper for shower fitting? Any advice would help massive.
Is it possible to use plastic pipes attached to inlet of the shower valve. I’m trying to avoid needing to take off the tiles from the wall
should the long shower hose pipe moveor should it sit straight and tight?
My shower long shower hose moves but there are no leaks.
Thanks for help
Well done, great vid:)
Could you do this with speedfit piping? Thats all I have in my house, no copper. If not could i use copper for the mixer then attach the coller to the speed fit? Thanks
Hi James, just watched your video, most helpful thanks, one question I'm looking to change my bar mixer and the model I'm looking at has two versions 1/2in and 3/4in my existing shower is pumped and pipe work is 15mm between the pump and the mixer can you advise which one to chose. Regards David
Please tell me what was the tool you used to clean the copper pipe with drill.
Do they do a model to go over a bath with taps on the wall?
Love your videos !!!
Great video
Hi there! I know you said you've done it to the right for demonstration purposes but they are generally fitted in the centre so surely it won't just be one little bit of timber as you'll have the stud in the centre? 😁
Should i not use this as have concrete wall and those small screw may not work ?
What core bit did you use please x
Morning! Loving watching your vids, I'm an amateur diyer, have done a bathroom before with your help, am about to do another. Want to fit a double ended bath with a similar shower to this one, can I just use a "T" piece fitting from the tap feed to the shower feed?
Brilliant. Cheers
like the vid but given the significance of cutting the pipe short i would like to see more on the final pipe cut. Not clear as the pencil mark seemed to align to start of thread. is the cut one or two thread turns from the beginning or end of the mixer thread
As you hold fitting next to pipe mark 1 or 2 back, so count back from the start of chrome fixing, the end tip.
@14:00 wish you showed us the jointing compound section, maybe next time ………is it a must?
Thanks for the video!
Good stuff James. You can also take this one step further. On the back of that stud partition make a maintenance hatch or even better put a cupboard there with a false or removable back plate. The next person for maintenance or repair to the shower will love you for it. Who knows it may even be you going back out to do that job.
Love your vids..I couldn't quite see where you cut the pipes to fit the mixer..
very nice video
Can plastic hp20 or speedfit be used instead of copper? What are the issues to consider?
I've just fitted a shower like this, but keep getting a leak where the cold pipe joins the valve. I've already taken it off to apply some plumbers tape. What should I do, next? Thank you!!
Can you use the speedfit system and do this? ie/ mount the shower on the wall with the manifold it comes with, then just use pushfit to connect it all up? or do showers usually require a compression fit
Can you use PEX pipe into the valve?
Would the same method work using plastic push fit 15mm pipe?
Good practice is to do the two copper 90 pieces. Then just plastic to that. Basically you need copper for the last bit which is firm
What size is the wooden hole to take the 15mm pipe
Hello I like your channel.Wat is temperature tester brand and model. Thanks
Is there a regulation how high the valves got to be in the bath or shower? Is there a height regulation?
I appreciated it thanks a lot mate
Hi, I'm 165cm tall and I've noticed the builder has fitted my mixer at 125cm high. Is there a height standard installation of mixers?
Help ! I fitted this this shower today but it’s letting by and dripping down the front of shower panel !!! I’m was sure I pinched up tight against the olive didn’t want to overdo it ,
Great video! I’m a DIYer and about to do this right now lol. I was planning on use push fit plastic pipe though…would it work with that or just it need to be copper pipe?
Thanks!
Great video mate. If using the pipe guide supplied with my shower, should I set the noggin back so the front of the pipe guide is flush with the stud work and not proud? Cheers
well done
Thank you for Vedio
As a beginner I haven’t got the skill to solder so have used 90 compression fittings to create the shower plate, is this a problem…?
I'm getting mixed messages, can a shower mixer bar allow back pressure? I have 8 bar mains cold and an unvented hw cylinder set to 3 bar. Could this cause the cylinder to over pressurise?
What is that grey board behind shower?
I've just passed my level 2 and a mixer shower was one of my exams. I'm not sure where I go from here, do you know what sort of work route I should go down when applying for jobs? thankyou ⭐
Any reason to use soldered elbows and not just bend the pipe 90"? Seems like one set of possible failing joints could be avoided there? (Only asking cos i cant solder really😂)
An elbow will sit much tighter when you have limited space, ie chased in to block / brick. 90 bend would be fine if going in. to stud wall. @KTMSparky
Hi please can you help me? After having a shower or bath, I can hear a gushing Noise in the pipes, it sounds like it’s coming from where the soil stack is 🤦🏻♀️ I have looked it up and it say that it could be a blockage, so I’ve been out and bought some buster but it’s still doing it, please can you help? Thank you ☺️
Hi, I have a similar thermostatic shower mixer with dual shower mode output. The small handle that is sticking out in the output selector knob does not align with the off making in the mixer. The water will slowly drip if the handle is not turned 5 to 10 degree from the center (off marking). May I know if there is a way to adjust the valve please? Thank you.
Real good vid.
Can you fit these showers onto a paramount wall ?