slimline shower tray

Bel2210

I was just about to order the shower tray for our ensuite but wanted to ask for a few opinions first. The shower is 1700 x 800 and I was going to order a slimline tray which is 40mm. We are having a pumped power shower and a plumber friend seems to think the tray will not hold the water. I know I should listen to the plumbers advice but was wondering if anyone had any experience with a slimline tray and a power shower. The advice given on this site is always so brilliant I thought I would ask.

d2ww

Hi Bel2210, I am having a similar 1400 x 900 tray put in, and have noticed that the drainage opening is quite a bit larger than standard, about 90mm or so. This will compensate for the shallower slope, so I wouldn't worry about it. Mind you I haven't seen it in action yet.
d2ww

Slig

Bel2210 wrote: »

I was just about to order the shower tray for our ensuite but wanted to ask for a few opinions first. The shower is 1700 x 800 and I was going to order a slimline tray which is 40mm. We are having a pumped power shower and a plumber friend seems to think the tray will not hold the water. I know I should listen to the plumbers advice but was wondering if anyone had any experience with a slimline tray and a power shower. The advice given on this site is always so brilliant I thought I would ask.

Good idea on the buttering up:D. If you have any queries about the tray ask the supplier. if you need it in writing they should be able to provide it.
I personally dont see any issue. The volume of water coming from the shower will be the same no matter what size tray and therefor the outlet will only have to cope with the same volume.

Bel2210

thanks for your replies I think I will go with the slimline tray, as d2ww said the fast flow drainage should take care of the water volume. Ok another stupid question.... we have concrete slabs upstairs, finished floor not in yet. Do we need to install the shower tray with legs so the pipes can run underneath the tray..... sorry for my ignorance I haven't a clue about any of this and the plumber looks at me as if I am really thick if I ask him anything.

Slig

Pre-stressed concrete slabs should always have a reinforced screed over. If this is sufficently deep then the pipe can be laid in it. otherwise it could be brought through the slab and across the ceiling below. If the tray is on an external wall then legs or some form of a step can be used to raise it up.

Bel2210

thanks slig makes sense now the screed should be deep enough to lay the pipe in I think so won't have to raise the shower base - happy days!