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replacing shower head

  • 31-12-2007 12:18am
    #1
    chrisblack
    Closed Accounts Posts: 161 ✭✭


    My van, for some reason, has had the shower removed from the bathroom...

    There is a tap in the basin, which I presume once contained a pull out shower head.

    Is it easy to replace the tap with a showerhead??... and can anyone point me in the direction of where to buy one/suss out prices.

    Also maybe where to get a replacement shower tray, as I notice a large crack in it - or can this be repaired simply using some amalgamating tape?

    Thanks

    Chris


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  • #2
    peasant
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,819 ✭✭✭✭peasant


    The crack in the shower basin is the reason why there is no shower head.

    Cracks in shower basins are notoriously difficult (or impossible) to repair, as the basin is usually sort of semi-suspended off the floor (to allow for the slant needed for drainage) and therefore always "gives" when you stand in it, breaking any repair weld.

    So you would need a new one. Usually the buggers are model specific and can only be got from the original maker of your camper (if at all) ...be prepared to leave several limbs at the till for getting one.

    Then there is the fun of getting the old one out (they're usually glued to the floor :rolleyes:) without ripping half the camper apart and then fitting the new one and getting it to seal to the drain.

    If you know someone who's handy with GRP resin (a boat builder / surf board maker), you could try to get a basin made that fits into your old one.


    ....and then you can start worrying about the shower head :D


    sorry, to have no better news

    (hopefully I'm wrong and your particular shower basin is different)


  • #3
    *Kol*
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,549 ✭✭✭*Kol*


    Chris,

    What about a skin?? Just spotted this on another website. http://www.marcleleisure.co.uk/bath/bathroom02.htm

    Its a skin that sits into your existing tray so that you don't have to remove the old one. If any of the skins look like your existing tray it could work?


  • #4
    peasant
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,819 ✭✭✭✭peasant


    WOW ...good site you found there, Kol


  • #5
    chrisblack
    Closed Accounts Posts: 161 ✭✭chrisblack


    Hey Peasant - that looks really useful... however, unfortunately, I can't see the shape I have...

    Chris


  • #6
    *Kol*
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,549 ✭✭✭*Kol*


    chrisblack wrote: »
    Hey Peasant - that looks really useful... however, unfortunately, I can't see the shape I have...

    Chris

    I'm sure if you contact a Dethleffs dealer they will be able to tell you if the tray is available and how much it would be to buy.


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  • #7
    *Kol*
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,549 ✭✭✭*Kol*


    peasant wrote: »
    WOW ...good site you found there, Kol

    Thx. I have my moments!!:D


  • #8
    An Rón
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9 ✭An Rón


    Hi,
    I know a guy who specialises in fiberglass wet rooms. I'd bet he would be able to fix your shower tray/area for you. If you are interested send me an email and I'll give you his details.
    Regards.


  • #9
    chrisblack
    Closed Accounts Posts: 161 ✭✭chrisblack


    Thanks An Ron (sorry can't do the fada), but the yoke is made of a plastic, not fibreglass.

    I've read elsewhere of some resins that may be able to do the trick - JB Weld, Devcon or Milliput - anyone any experience of using any of these at any time? - Also came acroos Mr Tubby Bath resurfacing kit...

    Chris


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