Q & A - Bathroom Installations
If Charles Percival Hart, founder of C.P. Hart, met one of todays bathroom designers, he would be impressed by the materials we use to create contemporary bespoke bathrooms, such as acrylic polymers, UV glass and micro LEDs, and also fascinated by chromotherapy. Most of all, he would be delighted that we remain committed to the customer service, innovation and quality on which he founded his group of bathroom retailers.
1. My client has bought a high-pressure basin mixer tap however they do not have a high-pressure water system. Is there anyway around this, or will they have to buy a new tap?
The best way forward is to fit a good quality twin impeller pump that can supply high-pressure water to the tap, or to the bathroom, or the whole house. As the best place to install the pump would be next to the hot water cylinder, it's actually less invasive to pressurise the whole house. Check with your supplier that you get an appropriate pump.
2. I keep getting requests to hang chandeliers in the bathroom, and more often than not, above a bath. Can this be done? Are there products on the market that are safe for bathrooms?
Anything electrical hanging from a bathroom ceiling is subject to the IP ratings appropriate to the electrical zone, which will primarily depend on the height of the ceiling. If someone tried hard enough, they might design and fabricate a "chandelier-type" light fitting that complied, but it would be a bespoke item you'd probably have to source yourself, and then get IP rated, etc. Unless the fitting is totally above 2.25 metres, it requires IPX4, as it's within Zone 2. (It would be within Zone 2 no matter how high it is, if it's over the bath or shower tray). Fittings located in Zone 3 or beyond have no IP requirement, but must be protected by a 30mA RCD. Ultimately, your Part P competent fitter should advise, and will always have the final say.
3. On my current job the couple has chosen several bespoke items (a bespoke glass shower screen and a sheet of marble that will have to be templated on site). Could someone please offer me a succinct timeline of what items should be tackled first?
Bespoke items such as Glass and Stone templating will significantly increase the timeline of the project, especially where more than one bespoke element needs templating.
The ideal solution is to create a detailed timeline and pre-book survey dates where possible to ensure the quickest turn around. Generally, the lead-time for bespoke stone or glass is seven to ten working days.
Aim to get the area that needs templating prepared as soon as possible, e.g. the shower tray and tiling, allowing other elements of the room to be completed while waiting for the bespoke items to be templated and fitted.
Glass should always be the last item to be fitted so as to avoid any damage when manoeuvring large items around the room.
Contact our Technical Services department:
Tel: 0845 600 1970
Fax: 01322 422101
E-mail: technical.services@cphart.co.uk
Please note: C.P. Hart recommend that you consult a competent installer who will advise on the suitability of the product, and the work needed, to ensure that the product performs as envisaged in your particular situation.
