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Shower Repair

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  • 05-07-2018 10:48am
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    Hedgecutter
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    I have a redring 520 TS power shower, Put in a new enclosure so had to remove the shower. Re fitted it but smallest of leaks at the inlet elbow, so I'm assuming an O ring need replacing.

    To get to the O ring I need to remove the inlet elbow, this has the hot and cold pipes inserted in to it using two collets ( image below) my worry is they look perished.

    I haven't removed the elbow yet because I want to have replacement collets and O rings in my hand first.

    Is the collet part of a full assembly, and the whole part needs replacing?

    All pipes work is 1/2"

    Anyone know where could get these replacements, tried local plumbers but no luck, iv mailed manufactures and waiting for reply.


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    Sleeper12
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    Have you tried wrapping ptfe or gas tape around the olive?

    It's too late now but it would have been a perfect time to replace the shower. When it does need replacing the wall may need to be opened to put in a different make shower. I come across this a lot. Lovely new tiles and I have to replace the shower 6 months later drilling new holes in the tiles and filling older screw holes with silicone


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    Hedgecutter
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    Sleeper12 wrote: »
    Have you tried wrapping ptfe or gas tape around the olive?

    It's too late now but it would have been a perfect time to replace the shower. When it does need replacing the wall may need to be opened to put in a different make shower. I come across this a lot. Lovely new tiles and I have to replace the shower 6 months later drilling new holes in the tiles and filling older screw holes with silicone

    No I haven't removed the part yet because I'm afraid I could create more trouble and create more leaks.

    I want to source the parts first before I remove anything. Leak is very slight, maybe some silicone might stop it.


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    Sleeper12
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    Usually wrapping gas tape around the ring is all that's required

    I can't post links on my phone but Google showerdoc.com


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    Hedgecutter
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    Sleeper12 wrote: »
    Usually wrapping gas tape around the ring is all that's required

    I can't post links on my phone but Google showerdoc.com

    The problem is the collet looks brittle, if it falls a part (might not) will the tape be enough to hold seal?


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    Sleeper12
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    Hedgecutter wrote: »
    The problem is the collet looks brittle, if it falls a part (might not) will the tape be enough to hold seal?




    Sorry I was on my phone & didn't see the photo. So there is no nut & ring.


    Follow the link to source the part https://www.showerdoc.com/redring-expressions-520ts-pumped-shower-2000-current-shower-spares


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    Hedgecutter
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    Sleeper12 wrote: »
    Sorry I was on my phone & didn't see the photo. So there is no nut & ring.


    Follow the link to source the part https://www.showerdoc.com/redring-expressions-520ts-pumped-shower-2000-current-shower-spares

    You might not be able to see the image I attached on your phone. Its a collet type, push the pipe in to place and I think u push the collet down to seal. No nut and ring.

    Think ill have to buy the full elbow


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