In my bath the shower and/or tap on/off and temperature control unit is fitted independently on the wall. The plastic plaque covering the plumbing connection has progressively become cracked in three places. I would like to replace it but I find it difficult to find the model number to order the new part. The unit is approximately 4/5 years old and was purchased in London. It has two round knobs placed one above the other which regulate respectively: top- shower or bath outlet; bottom -temperature. The background plaque (silver plastic?) is vaguely oval shaped. Can you help? thank you very much

Go right away back for replace if there is warranty in between 8 days, if not then there should often a simple mixer maintenance set for sale for the brand and exact model mix faucet. often from simple plastic if its an older (mostly solid) mixfaucet then only to put it 24 hours in a bucket of vinegar or descaling agent.

Did you account for wall thickness?

The grout between tiles is just for filling the gaps. The tiles are glued to the wall, usually with "thin-set" mortar. Unless that mortar is in very poor condition it is unlikely that you would be able to remove that single tile without breaking it. The wall behind the tile might be water-resistant drywall (a poor quality situation) or it should be cement-board. I suppose it's possible that there is already a hole in the wall behind the tile, but the hole would be smaller than the tile, and assuming 4 inch (not large) tiles, this is a poor choice to gain access to the pipes. The usual access is through the wall from the other side. During initial construction, a removable access panel is sometimes provided (depending on local building codes and whims of the builder). If there is no access panel, and the other side of the wall is drywall, then cutting a generous hole, and fashioning a plywood panel (with trim around the edge to cover the gap between the drywall and the plywood) is a pretty standard and simple approach (depending on your skills). As an alternative and for more info, here's a link describing how to install a plastic snap-in access panel. Good luck! http://www.diylife.com/2008/06/23/plumbing-access-panel-installation/

yep replace the unit the plumbing will be ok for a new unit, with a setup lie that whoever installed it hopefully was smart to put shut off valves behind the wall or you will have to turn off h20o supply and replace and solder caps on the rest easier to change out to new

If you are using the cone shaped anchors and you're sure you have the right size hole drilled then just use a small hammer to tap them into place so that small flange on the front rim of the anchor is back tight against the shower wall.When you are tightening screws in be careful to not overtighten or you will cause anchors to slip . Hope this helps. Thank you

Single handle? After the plastic cover ring is off, there is a clip tat pulls up and out. This clip holds the cartridge in place. Once it's removed, you can pull the cartridge out.

there is an ajustment on most tub and shower valves, remove handle and there is a plastic peice that stops the handle from turning to the hot side to much. try to adjust. you shouldnt have to shut water off to house, but to be safe you might want to.

buught sink taps same problem do they have flexy conectors with them. my problem was as they are american hot @ cold water suply are maines fed so hole in bottom of taps [or in flexy pipes are too small

Judy,
Depending on the the architect there may be shutoff valves located in a wall with an an access panel covering them as the past owner may not have used the appliance often. Assuming you have owned this unit for some time and it suddenly quit working you may have a defective stem on a single handle unit. Their are also some valves that have shutoff screws located beneath the cover plate which may also be the problem. If you can provide more info such as how long you have had the unit, when it stopped working, and type of valve and model I may be able to assist you better. Lok forward from hearing from you and thanks for using Fix Ya.
Jim

Sorry,
Thought the service was free
Silly me, only found out it wasnot after I had typed the questioin and thought it would then be aired on the forum anyway
Thanks anyway,
Roger