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    Starman53 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Mar 16, 2009, 12:24 AM
    New Bathroom and plastic lines installed
    Hi,
    We have just had a complete new bathroom installed.
    Now we have hot and cold from the basin,but only hot from the tub and shower.
    Any advice
    Thanks
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    Mar 16, 2009, 04:50 AM
    Hello Starman

    I assume your tub and shower have cold water taps installed.
    If so, either the installation of the cold water pipe was done incorrectly (or is blocked), or there is a valve somewhere still not open. Please check the latter.
    Can't you call the installer of your new bathroom to ask for advice or for him to service his handywork?
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    Mar 16, 2009, 05:18 AM

    The plumber who did the work will know how to approach this problem. I would suggest that you call him first before you do anything.
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    Mar 16, 2009, 05:48 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by Starman53 View Post
    Hi,
    We have just had a a complete new bathroom installed.
    Now we have hot and cold from the basin,but only hot from the tub and shower.
    Any advice
    Thanks
    As stated, call the plumber back. This should be taken care of under warranty at no cost to you. Most mixing valves have integral screwdriver stops in the valve body. Perhaps the plumber overlooked turning the cold side on. But that would make him a very bad plumber wouldn't it? Good luck, Tom
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