Aqualisa Pinch Grip sliding handset holder - 25mm - Chrome/Grey

Product Information

With the spray plate facing away from you, at the base of the handle, you will see a horseshoe shaped clip. Remove the clip from the base of the handle by gently pulling each end out and sliding the clip free from its seating. Once the clip has been removed, this should allow the handset to be pulled away from the hose, leaving the adapter still in place which can now be unscrewed from the end of the hose. A rather square, chunky replacement for its sleek Aqualisa predecessor that is now unavailable. Does the job it is supposed to do, only time will tell if it lasts more than 13 years like its predecessor. Providing the supply pipes are rear fed, all models have 65mm inlet centres. If surface pipework is required, the centres will need adjusting to 65mm for both top or bottom entry. The foot print on the MK3 also differs from the MK1 / MK2 so an extra inch of clearance will be required to ensure this fits and new fixing holes will need drilling.

The majority of Aqualisa showers do not have a name or model on them but understanding the type of shower will help narrow the search. Please search for your shower from the list below; How do you fit the replacement holder? Mine has broken and the only way to replace it is to slide it onto the pipe, but how? What needs to happen? Dismantled from top or does controller at bottom of pipe come off? All bar valves have 150mm pipe centres and can be fitted on the existing male threads coming from the wall. Pass the rail through the replacement handset holder whilst keeping the gripping mechanism released from the rail. Replace the soap dish / gel hanger if fitted.

General Installation/Maintenance (all products)

Speed of delivery of the spare part was exemplary. High quality part as it was a genuine manufacturer spare. Remove the data cable from the Smart Valve. To do this, the lid must be removed by loosening the single screw between the 2 lids of the Smart Valve (image below). The data cable can be removed by pushing on the lever that secures the cable plug into the Logic Module. Unless like for like, electric showers are not considered direct replacements. Recommendations for an alternative is based on cold water inlet connection type / location, electrical wiring location and current KW rating. Shower footprints differ along with fixing points so new holes will likely be required or may leave old fixing points on visible. The wall will need to be fully tiled beneath the existing shower for the installation to be completed. Don't know why someone hadn't thought of it before, but the new handset holder is absolutely brilliant. It was so easy to fit and it should last year's, not the short time that other holders have survived. The service from Pumbworld was pretty in good too.

Even during the Global Pandemic of 2000/2021 and the added difficulty to get items when the industry seemed to stand still due to Brexit, this company had no problems soaring above it all with genuine parts, at competitive prices and superb delivery to Northern Ireland. Highly recommend them.. Good fit, and very rapid delivery. Seems to be a design fault within the item, however, as they always fail at the same location after about two years. Certainly good quality in appearance and extremely easy to fit. Cannot say at present about durability but fingers crossed! This seems to be fine and looks good. Our Aqualisa show has been installed for a very long time now and this is the second replacement head holder. The original lasted much longer than the first replacement. Interested to see how long this latest holder lasts.If you start water flow by pushing a button and the shower has flashing lights, this will be one of our Digital / Smart range. In the case that the o'ring is not the issue, it may be due to the valve body itself and requires changing. Sufficient access of 130-150mm will be required behind the wall plate to replace this. You may need to repeat this process a few times to clear the air entirely but afterwards the hot and cold flow should be the same. Pressure (the force, rather than volume of water) is governed by the Bar pressure of your water system. This includes the output Bar pressure of a booster pump / integrally pumped shower in gravity installations. Reducing flow via an "Eco" will not lower pressure. Dependent on the installation, a pressure reducing valve (PRV) may be compatible - please see below... Concealed control - On the underside of the control, you will see a single self-retaining screw with a cross-head – loosen the screw to release the securing end cap.

A2 and A1 Smart Valves share the same hot and cold inlet centres however, the location of the mixed supply pipe differs and would need altering if changing from gravity to high pressure. In many cases, this will be an extra elbow connection - below are images both Smart Valves and the location of the mixed supply pipe. Bath control (horizontal orientation) On the right of the control you will see the clip – press in to release the control. This is the first time I've had to replace this type of item - and with 2 other Aqualisa showers I'll know exactly where to go if either of the others needs replacing. Our original Aqualisa pinch grip had worn out after many years & shower head was slanting downwardsIf not due to the above, the issue will be related to the micro switches which may need to be replaced... Very good sturdy piece of equipment. Have given 4 of 5 stars only because the grey part of the fitting is very visible which spoils the appearance somewhat but it fits perfectly and works as it should.

Can the pinch grip shower head holder be fitted without dismantling the riser rail and shower control unit PRVs should feature as part of the installation and generally operate at 2-3 Bar of pressure. If you are experiencing an increase of pressure on an unvented installation, this could indicate that the air gap inside the tank needs servicing. This would need to be assessed by a plumber qualified to work on unvented tanks.

Thermostatic Products (including Aquastream)

Shower control (vertical orientation) On the underside of the control you will see a single self-retaining screw with a cross-head – to release the control. On the underside of the control, you will see a single self-retaining screw with a cross-head – loosen the screw to release the control. Please note: If you are changing from a single adjustable head and wish to now include a fixed head, this will not be compatible with exposed pipework.