Thank you for this video. I am looking to install a screen just like this and this video has made me feel a lot more confident about doing the job. Well done.
I brought a single hinged one like yours from Victoria plumb & it’s awful! A week after use the chrome bottom pivot point cracked (buyer still working ok) and it leaks from the wall u Channel section and along the bottom approx 280mm & water trickles down the side of the bath panel. I’m fitting a new bath screen, 280mm fixed panel then an additional approx 700mm hinges screen, the fixed panel section should eliminate the leaking. But good video though and nice in depth explanation!
+Southampton Fan84 thanks for the comment much appreciated. This was actually replacing a fixed panel with a hinge screen, I had no end of issues with that but once you silicone it correctly you should be fine
Geek Street I found with the smaller screen in my bathroom when the shower was on, the water would spray out onto the floor etc (it was turned up full pressure either) but with a larger glass panel it should help eliminate that issue.
Geek Street fitted the new bath screen with fixed panel ok, shame that you can’t fix the fixed panel separate to the hinged screen as would make it easier when installing with 2 people. They supplied an additional smaller seal for the fixed screen but I opted against that and beaded it while silicone and all around the entire bottom hinge part to prevent any leaks or corrosion getting to the metal parts. Seem to be working all ok and no more leaks!
Can you tell me about the shower spray unit you fitted - I've really wanted one of those for ages. I see you can connect the solid pipe to the taps and still have the flexible head available. Only catch for me is I have an electric shower which I need to leave in situ - I suppose I can move the 'solid' spray unit to one side maybe, or the adjacent wall perhaps?
@@GeekStreet man im stuck 😑 😫im taking old of to put new one on. iv taken glass off but the braket still stuck on screw to wall. Tried to to cut it with haksaw blade ..no luck. Thing im gonna have to bring out the angle grinder
I had a "professional" fit mine and the rubber seal is about 1cm above the bath, the DIY shops say there's a way to lower it but couldn't show me. Anyone know how?
Where can I get hold of the "metal sort of hinges" you used in the video, I have a screen similar but the top hinge is missing the "clip" and the screen keeps coming out of the hinge!
I got here for the same reason. My child managed to bring this shower guard down, fortunately, was ok and the glass was in one piece, so my child did not get a bad injury, thank God. Bad news, the glass won't return to it's position as this metal sort of hinges cannot hold it up in place anymore. Any luck finding one and where please? Thanks.
The use of the spirit level here is incorrect. The important points are: 1. The wall strip should be vertical and checked with a spirit level and this done without the door fitted. After the wall strip is fixed in position, the door can be offered up and fixed so that the door's bottom lip is parallel to the bath. (The door's edge might end up being vertical however, it's unlikely. It's more important that the door bottom lip be fitted parallel to the bath and with the specified gap as per the instructions.) Afterwards, slide on the bottom door seal. When the fitting is complete and the sealant is set, turn on the shower and point the shower head at all the seals and joints to check for leaks.
Absolutely my observation too. The wall bracket HAS to sit tight to the wall no matter how vertical that wall is and the screen HAS to sit on the bath lip no matter how horizontal that bath is. The adjustment point to overcome any non-vertical and non-horizontal elements is the junction between the wall bracket and the screen itself. I've seen some shocking installations that didn't take this into account.
@@goodbyepolarbears172 Hi, do you mean that if the wall isn't plumb, then after the wall bracket has been fitted tight to the wall, the shower screen should be slotted in and then moved in or out from the top or bottom depending on the alignment needed so that the rubber seal sits evenly along a square bottom?
Yes exactly that@@icelolly4277 . The two most important parts are a waterproof seal against the wall and a waterproof seal against the bath edge. If your bath edge isn't perfectly horizontal or your wall not plumb then so be it.
I'm confused. Other video states you should never run a seal on the inside of the upright, only on the outside because water can stay trapped . This is from Skill Builder. Who is right and why. Thanks.
My instructions have always stated this too and it often made me wonder why. My deduction is that it is best to have SOMEWHERE for any leaked water to drain out of the frame or bracket and it's more desirable for it to drain into the bath than onto the floor.
I dont think your supposed to use any silicone on the inside of the screen.... I cocked mine up and did that and now im having all sorts of issues with leaks. Hows your doing?
I have my doubts about these types of shower screens. The are ok but you have to keep aware of the actual rubber seal is it's not in the correct position it can leak. Mine has been fine so far.
Yes, heard that before on other videos. I think a properly done beed on the bath side face of the channel after it's been fitted is what's needed. (I haven't found the guts to try as yet! - still scooting around on UA-cam 'educating' myself!))
im installng a screen like that but its 1500x950, (replacing a 1400x770), im worried its to big/heavy than the one im replacing, have you ever known a screen be too heavy and pull away from the wall or cause damage to the wall???
As a professional bathroom fitter I never buy this kind of screens as they are not design properly and you will always get leaks from the join (glass-frame) also you shouldn’t silicon inside of the screen that allows water to escape if any will get there.
Geek Street I’m fitting fixed screen or at least hinged with fixed panel. Tbh I haven’t seen well design bath screen and And trying to avoid it. If customers really want it I’m making them aware of the problem.
Thank you for this video. I am looking to install a screen just like this and this video has made me feel a lot more confident about doing the job. Well done.
Thanks for the comment much appreciated.
So does it leak at the hinge point? Where the rubber seal meets the the hinge point at the bottom of the glass. Mine does and can not resolve it.
Thanks man kind for others give knowledge.
You're welcome!
I brought a single hinged one like yours from Victoria plumb & it’s awful! A week after use the chrome bottom pivot point cracked (buyer still working ok) and it leaks from the wall u Channel section and along the bottom approx 280mm & water trickles down the side of the bath panel. I’m fitting a new bath screen, 280mm fixed panel then an additional approx 700mm hinges screen, the fixed panel section should eliminate the leaking. But good video though and nice in depth explanation!
+Southampton Fan84 thanks for the comment much appreciated. This was actually replacing a fixed panel with a hinge screen, I had no end of issues with that but once you silicone it correctly you should be fine
Geek Street I found with the smaller screen in my bathroom when the shower was on, the water would spray out onto the floor etc (it was turned up full pressure either) but with a larger glass panel it should help eliminate that issue.
Southampton Fan84 just a suggestion you could do a fixed panel about 20 - 30 cm and then use a shower screen. I was thinking of doing that.
Geek Street fitted the new bath screen with fixed panel ok, shame that you can’t fix the fixed panel separate to the hinged screen as would make it easier when installing with 2 people. They supplied an additional smaller seal for the fixed screen but I opted against that and beaded it while silicone and all around the entire bottom hinge part to prevent any leaks or corrosion getting to the metal parts. Seem to be working all ok and no more leaks!
Southampton Fan84 great! Glad it worked out!
Can you tell me about the shower spray unit you fitted - I've really wanted one of those for ages. I see you can connect the solid pipe to the taps and still have the flexible head available. Only catch for me is I have an electric shower which I need to leave in situ - I suppose I can move the 'solid' spray unit to one side maybe, or the adjacent wall perhaps?
Awesome, helped me a lot. Thank you!
Excellent job.
Thanks
These pour water out where the bottom rubber seal meets the bracket. Fun thing is, theres no way to stop it.
Thanks mate. Im going to fit my one know. Wish me luck 🙏
Good luck!
@@GeekStreet man im stuck 😑 😫im taking old of to put new one on. iv taken glass off but the braket still stuck on screw to wall. Tried to to cut it with haksaw blade ..no luck. Thing im gonna have to bring out the angle grinder
@@saimuddin5312 oh no
@@GeekStreet all done. Wasn't so bad after all. Thanks
Hi great video , did you put the rubber seal on last once screen is in place?
Thanks
Yes
I had a "professional" fit mine and the rubber seal is about 1cm above the bath, the DIY shops say there's a way to lower it but couldn't show me. Anyone know how?
Where can I get hold of the "metal sort of hinges" you used in the video, I have a screen similar but the top hinge is missing the "clip" and the screen keeps coming out of the hinge!
I got here for the same reason. My child managed to bring this shower guard down, fortunately, was ok and the glass was in one piece, so my child did not get a bad injury, thank God. Bad news, the glass won't return to it's position as this metal sort of hinges cannot hold it up in place anymore.
Any luck finding one and where please? Thanks.
The use of the spirit level here is incorrect. The important points are: 1. The wall strip should be vertical and checked with a spirit level and this done without the door fitted. After the wall strip is fixed in position, the door can be offered up and fixed so that the door's bottom lip is parallel to the bath. (The door's edge might end up being vertical however, it's unlikely. It's more important that the door bottom lip be fitted parallel to the bath and with the specified gap as per the instructions.) Afterwards, slide on the bottom door seal. When the fitting is complete and the sealant is set, turn on the shower and point the shower head at all the seals and joints to check for leaks.
Absolutely my observation too. The wall bracket HAS to sit tight to the wall no matter how vertical that wall is and the screen HAS to sit on the bath lip no matter how horizontal that bath is. The adjustment point to overcome any non-vertical and non-horizontal elements is the junction between the wall bracket and the screen itself. I've seen some shocking installations that didn't take this into account.
@@goodbyepolarbears172 Hi, do you mean that if the wall isn't plumb, then after the wall bracket has been fitted tight to the wall, the shower screen should be slotted in and then moved in or out from the top or bottom depending on the alignment needed so that the rubber seal sits evenly along a square bottom?
Yes exactly that@@icelolly4277 . The two most important parts are a waterproof seal against the wall and a waterproof seal against the bath edge. If your bath edge isn't perfectly horizontal or your wall not plumb then so be it.
I'm confused. Other video states you should never run a seal on the inside of the upright, only on the outside because water can stay trapped . This is from Skill Builder. Who is right and why. Thanks.
My instructions have always stated this too and it often made me wonder why. My deduction is that it is best to have SOMEWHERE for any leaked water to drain out of the frame or bracket and it's more desirable for it to drain into the bath than onto the floor.
@@goodbyepolarbears172 sounds good.
I dont think your supposed to use any silicone on the inside of the screen.... I cocked mine up and did that and now im having all sorts of issues with leaks. Hows your doing?
I have my doubts about these types of shower screens. The are ok but you have to keep aware of the actual rubber seal is it's not in the correct position it can leak. Mine has been fine so far.
Yes, heard that before on other videos. I think a properly done beed on the bath side face of the channel after it's been fitted is what's needed. (I haven't found the guts to try as yet! - still scooting around on UA-cam 'educating' myself!))
im installng a screen like that but its 1500x950, (replacing a 1400x770), im worried its to big/heavy than the one im replacing, have you ever known a screen be too heavy and pull away from the wall or cause damage to the wall???
Not heard of that just use good fixtures to attach should be fine
@@GeekStreet thanks
Is that plasterboard or solid wall?
As a professional bathroom fitter I never buy this kind of screens as they are not design properly and you will always get leaks from the join (glass-frame) also you shouldn’t silicon inside of the screen that allows water to escape if any will get there.
Thanks for the comment and tip much appreciated. Out of interest what type of screen would you fit in a shower bath?
Geek Street I’m fitting fixed screen or at least hinged with fixed panel. Tbh I haven’t seen well design bath screen and And trying to avoid it. If customers really want it I’m making them aware of the problem.
Nooice!
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Hate these bath screens, my baths a mess coz it always leaks from the gap between the rubber seal and the bottom pivot point.
100% i feel the same
Never buy from Victoria plumb 👍🏻
Lol... Yeah no free delivery!
Too much silicone .. thin bead on external edge only - don't silicone screws and caps - these are proprietary fixings designed to do the job.
Thanks for the feedback
Never silicone the inside of a shower screen 🤦♂️💀🤠🤠🤠
This has to be a joke. All the important parts you muttered about but didn't show the process at all.
No showing of the rubber flange at the bottom of the screen. Half hearted video, could do better!