I'm no plumber, but I can manage relatively simple projects. With due regard to these limitations, I'm going to replace the shower in my son's property. It's a straightforward job, a 9.5kW electric shower over the bath - I've done a number before without problems. However, this time I've got a query that I hope the more knowledgable here will be able to help with. I want to fit a stop-tap/isolating valve before the shower so that in future it can be serviced/repaired without having to turn off the whole supply to the house. Because it is a 9.5kW one (yes, I'm going to replace the supply cable with
10mm one, etc), there is - or might be - an issue regarding water pressure. I understand that some stop-taps/isolating valves can restrict water flow fairly considerably, so - with that in mind - what would be the recommended way of dealing with this?- posted
14 years ago