Looking to fit shower to existing plumbing, as shown in photo below but the copper pipe above the shower will be exposed.

Is there any plasticy trunking type thing that I can use to cover up the pipe?

In an ideal world I'd chase a channel in the brickwork so the pipe sits in it but that is a load of work and would mean grubbing about in the corner of the loft to move the pipe - not ruled that out until I see what is going on in the loft.

Seems a shame to spoil the job, for a little bit more work

But if you really can't be arsed, then just use some chromed copper pipe for whats on show.


Al.








Originally posted by 02GF74
Looking to fit shower to existing plumbing, as shown in photo below but the copper pipe above the shower will be exposed.

Is there any plasticy trunking type thing that I can use to cover up the pipe?

In an ideal world I'd chase a channel in the brickwork so the pipe sits in it but that is a load of work and would mean grubbing about in the corner of the loft to move the pipe - not ruled that out until I see what is going on in the loft.

What he said...^^^

Or just paint the pipe once its in situ.. if its above the shower unit it should not ever get wet.....

It does not look like the pipe is far from the wall... I think if it were me I would chip the plaster out under it and bend the pipe as it is into the wall.. might see a bit of it at the top, but not all the way down the wall....

Assuming it's an electric shower, the water will be cold so I would just get some plastic electrical trunking and slide it over if you want a quick job...

[Edited on 7/12/11 by stevebubs]

PS Where I've had the same quandry in bathrooms, I've replaced the pipe with chromed pipe/fittings...make a feature out of it...

Do the job right and sink the pipe. If it was your CAR would you settle for second best ?!!!!!!!!!

If you sink the pipe into the plaster you will need to sleeve it inside something like PVC flexible conduit as the plaster will eventually eat the copper

Better still cut the pipe back and extend in plastic.

Is This the sort of thing you need?

And if you're replacing the electric shower with a higher power rating, make sure the electrics are up too it!

You could use a chrome snap on cover over the copper but replcement would be best.

thx for replies and suggestions. ...... guess I nee to take a peek in the loft to see what is involved with moving the pipe put by 30 mm ish.