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

[Mark Atherton]

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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