Ask the Question Forum Index Ask the Question
FREE question and answer forums in a variety of subjects
 
 FAQFAQ   SearchSearch   UsergroupsUsergroups   RegisterRegister 
 ProfileProfile   Log in to check your private messagesLog in to check your private messages   Log inLog in 

Plumbing in a shower

 
Post new topic   Reply to topic    Ask the Question Forum Index -> Ask the Plumber
Author Message
MickBuckley



Joined: 07 Jul 2004
Posts: 5
Location: Darlington
PostPosted: Wed Jul 07, 2004 9:34 pm    Post subject: Plumbing in a shower Reply with quote
Hi, I am in the process of plumbing in a shower, all seems to be going ok.
My question is, the shower head is connected to two wall plate elbows (which are screwed to the wall) by two threaded bars. The end that screws to the shower mixer head uses fibre washers, does the end that screws into the wall plate elbow get its water tight seal using ptfe tape or is there another way of sealing it?

Thanks very much

Mick
Back to top
thescruff
Moderator


Joined: 03 May 2003
Posts: 4751
Location: Bath
PostPosted: Sun Jul 11, 2004 4:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Yes ptfe tape is fine.

scruff
Back to top
MickBuckley



Joined: 07 Jul 2004
Posts: 5
Location: Darlington
PostPosted: Sun Jul 11, 2004 5:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thanks for the answer Scruff, how long does PTFE tape last for?

Thanks again
Mick
Back to top
thescruff
Moderator


Joined: 03 May 2003
Posts: 4751
Location: Bath
PostPosted: Sun Jul 11, 2004 6:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
A roll will do about 10 joints on average.
Crying or Very sad
scruff
Back to top
MickBuckley



Joined: 07 Jul 2004
Posts: 5
Location: Darlington
PostPosted: Sun Jul 11, 2004 8:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Sorry about this, I should have phrased that better, what I meant to ask is, is it a permanant fix. Once I put it on will it last a long time.

Thanks again for all your help.

Mick
Back to top
thescruff
Moderator


Joined: 03 May 2003
Posts: 4751
Location: Bath
PostPosted: Sun Jul 11, 2004 8:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I was being pedantic.

It will last for ever, and ever, and ever Razz

scruff
Back to top
MickBuckley



Joined: 07 Jul 2004
Posts: 5
Location: Darlington
PostPosted: Sun Jul 11, 2004 8:49 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Cheers Mate

Mick
Back to top
Display posts from previous:   
Post new topic   Reply to topic    Ask the Question Forum Index -> Ask the Plumber All times are GMT - 1 Hours
Page 1 of 1

 




Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group
Custom software development | Send Text Message | Los Angeles Personal Injury Attorney | Loans | Free Advertising