[chbot] [OT] plumbing parts for a Gemini Shower

[Mark Atherton]

Thanks David, keen indeed :)

One of the problems is that the hot and cold water have to be turned off 
to access the old seals. At our property, mains water does not shut off 
completely, so for the duration, water is pouring out of an orifice or 
three. Also, wonder how NF holds up at 80 PSI !!

Then there is the small problem of getting the items printed while all 
this is going on...

Keep them thoughts comin', fav so far is to see what Jasper's plumber 
does, and failing that, go visit Musgroves.

Regards, Mark



On 21/01/2021 1:49 PM, David Closey wrote:
> As suggested ? 3D print them
> 
> I had some outdoor lights with unusual sized and shaped water proof seals that had perished
> I ended up getting a friend to 3D print them in ninja flex
> 
> but I gather the filament is handwork to print unless you have a high end extruder as the filament is so slippery
> it took multiple attempts to get the settings (print speed) correct
> 
> It was very successful in the end
> 
> 
> DC
> 
> 
>> On 21/01/2021, at 13:30, Mark Atherton <markaren1 at xtra.co.nz> wrote:
>>
>> Wow, there is keen :)
>>
>> Regards, Mark
>>
>>
>> On 21/01/2021 11:30 AM, Geoff wrote:
>>> If you can't find replacement parts you could try making some new ones. I presume they are sealing-washers made from some gasket material? Two options come to mind:
>>>   * If you have access to a 3D printer and can print TPU or some other
>>>     flexible material, you could try print one directly
>>>   * Otherwise you could try casting one from hardware-store-silicone
>>>     sealant. If you have access to a 3D printer you could print a mold
>>>     from PLA, if you don't you could try make the mold from clay or
>>>     plaster-of-paris?
>>> G
>>> On Thu, Jan 21, 2021 at 11:21 AM Mark Atherton <markaren1 at xtra.co.nz <mailto:markaren1 at xtra.co.nz>> wrote:
>>>     __
>>>     Thanks. The name of the plumber is all I need :)
>>>>     On 21 January 2021 at 11:11 Jasper Mackenzie
>>>>     <jasper.mackenzie at gmail.com <mailto:jasper.mackenzie at gmail.com>>
>>>>     wrote:
>>>>
>>>>     OK, this is weird!
>>>>      I have an old Gemini mixer which is dripping continuously and I
>>>>     am asking the landlord to send a plumber...
>>>>     I will ask the plumber where they got the parts from and try to
>>>>     get some for you if they dont just replace it 8)
>>>>
>>>>     On Wed, 20 Jan 2021 at 16:12, Mark Atherton < markaren1 at xtra.co.nz
>>>>     <mailto:markaren1 at xtra.co.nz>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>         This is completely OT, but you lot are a resourceful bunch who
>>>>         generally
>>>>         answer my odd questions.
>>>>
>>>>         We have an older Gemini Mixer shower which needs a couple of new
>>>>         washers, one is a cone shape, the other an hourglass shape.
>>>>
>>>>         The tap has long since been obsolete.
>>>>
>>>>         Anyone know where I might find such spares ?
>>>>
>>>>         Thanks, Mark
>>>>
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