Concealed shower question

[plumbduff]

Hi
Am I right in thinking that a concealed shower in only practical for fitting beneath plaster board in a stud wall and not on a solid breeze block outer wall because of the depth of the mixer assembly?

 

[Plumbstar Tom]

its easier in plaster board, certainly

 

[plumbduff]

its easier in plaster board, certainly

So its feasible in block work then?

 

[plumbduff]

So its feasible in block work then?

My concern is either moving/weakening the block work and causing structural damage or breaking into the cavity

 

[king of pipes]

Then why do it ? When you can have a surface mounted one the pipework can be concealed

 

[plumbduff]

Then why do it ? When you can have a surface mounted one the pipework can be concealed

Aesthetic reasons, however you are right it's not worth the bother

 

[Best]

Personally I think the surface mounted showers can be better looking and not much more bulky than the "built in" type. The outlet for hose is part of shower, so no silly plumbing for that also. And easier to service or replace in the future.

 

[Old Account]

Personally I think the surface mounted showers can be better looking and not much more bulky than the "built in" type. The outlet for hose is part of shower, so no silly plumbing for that also. And easier to service or replace in the future.

Definitely easier to service as well to change in case you've got an issue with the shower valve. The pita would be taking off tiles without having the same ones ... and not such big risk of a leak I side the wall