04/09/2026
New bathroom project underway… and I found this hiding underneath the shower tray. 👀
An isolation valve had been fitted for the shower, which would normally be a good thing.
The problem? It had been installed underneath the shower tray with absolutely no way of getting to it.
So when it eventually seized solid, the only way to access it was to completely remove the shower tray.
If you’re fitting an isolation valve, it needs to be somewhere that can actually be reached if there’s ever a problem. A lever valve is also a much better option as they’re easier to operate and far less likely to seize up.
It’s the stuff you don’t see in a finished bathroom that can cause the biggest headaches later on.
This one is now stripped back and ready to be put right properly. 👍
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