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25/8/2015 at 9:48pm
Location: Surrey
Outfit: Geist AK495 & VDub Twig
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Gutted!
The plastic around my shower waste has split almost all the way round leaving a 55mm diameter hole.
Apparently, it is quite a common problem so I am hoping someone else has managed to rectify this problem without the need to remove the shower tray.
I am hoping that I can install a domestic-style waste with a larger 70mm flange to cover the now (bigger) 55mm hole in the shower tray and somehow connect it to the caravan pipework. Has anyone successfully done this?
I do not think it is possible to glue it or plastic-weld it as it is too far gone.
Any other suggestions gratefully received as I very much rely on my caravan shower and use it all the time.
Thanks!
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25/8/2015 at 10:39pm
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you cant really bodge it or try to seal another tray over the the top,that is asking for dampproblems.Im afraid the real solution is to replace the original.Which will be more successful and cheaper in the long run.
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27/8/2015 at 4:23pm
Location: Blackpool Lancashire
Outfit: Conway countryman.
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Same thing has happened to our Shower Waste some time in the past and has been badly repaired with silicon so it must be a common problem.
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27/8/2015 at 5:38pm
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I think a possible cause may be that the hole in the floor for allowing fitting of the waste is too large, so that if any one using the shower happens to be standing with one foot over the waste and puts weight on that foot, then the lack of support from underneath could allow the shower tray to crack.
If fitting a new shower tray, ensure that it is well supported right up as close to the waste as possible.
Bertie.
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01/9/2015 at 3:24pm
Location: Surrey
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Solved the problem!
I purchased a domestic waste (with an extra wide flange) and associated plumbing bits to screw on the bottom to allow for a reduction to a 19mm waste hose. Siliconed it in and it works perfectly!
No need to remove tray - whole job done for £25.
V happy!
Anyone else in this situation should try
http://www.plumbers-mate-sales.co.uk/
They were SO helpful and had the part sent out to me (on site) on an overnight delivery. Cannot recommend them highly enough.
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