{"id":10926,"date":"2020-06-10T10:39:00","date_gmt":"2020-06-10T10:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/designbuybuild.co.uk\/?p=10926"},"modified":"2020-06-11T09:39:19","modified_gmt":"2020-06-11T09:39:19","slug":"revolutionary-mounting-plate-design-simplifies-shower-bar-and-brassware-installation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/designbuybuild.co.uk\/revolutionary-mounting-plate-design-simplifies-shower-bar-and-brassware-installation\/","title":{"rendered":"Revolutionary Mounting Plate Design Simplifies Shower Bar and Brassware Installation"},"content":{"rendered":"

A patented and multi award winning in wall fixing system from sector specialist Coolag.<\/p>\n

Alfie\u00a0has been developed to simplify the installation of\u00a0wall mounted\u00a0taps, bar shower valves and\u00a0many\u00a0other brassware\u00a0fittings, crucially offering both accuracy and protection for the connections during the period they are vulnerable to other trades prior to final fix.<\/p>\n

Alfie is the invention of an experienced plumber and product innovator and is designed to overcome such problems as alignment, depth planning, rigidity,\u00a0hot works, drilling tiles\u00a0and the risk of\u00a0concealed\u00a0water leaks occurring within the wall. It is manufactured from corrosion resistant materials and can be rapidly configured for either solid wall or hollow wall applications.<\/p>\n

This versatility stems from the use of an easily repositioned manifold which is secured to\u00a0either side\u00a0of the base plate for setting into solid or\u00a0hollow framework walls. Once configured, installers follow a simple, five-step process to complete the first fix.<\/p>\n

In the case of a bar shower mixer, for instance, eight fixings appropriate to the wall substrate are used to secure the two interlocking back plates in position, Loctite 55 thread cord is wound around the supply pipe connection adaptor threads, before they are tightened into the manifolds. The same approach is then used to fit the threaded chrome tubes which, once tightened, stand solidly perpendicular to the wall at the required spacing. This stage is completed by covering the tubes with the protective sleeves provided.<\/p>\n

Once wall-boarding, plastering or tiling is complete, the installer applies a generous amount of silicone\u00a0around\u00a0the tube(s) and rear of the chrome cover plate(s) and simply wound up to the finished wall.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0wall\u00a0mounted\u00a0taps or\u00a0bar shower valves\u00a0\u00a0are then positioned to determine what length of excess needs to be removed, the tubes duly marked and cut to length with an oscillating blade\u00a0or appropriate metal cutting blade. Finally, the\u00a0purposely designed\u00a0Alfie dressing tool is pressed over the remaining section of tube using a\u00a0battery\u00a0drill to create a precise, flat end.<\/p>\n

The Sales and Marketing Manager for Coolag, Oliver Pirret, comments: \u201cAlfie has enormous potential for the plumbing and property industries\u00a0and many sectors within the built environment. Alfie\u00a0is\u00a0proven to be\u00a075%\u00a0more time efficient\u00a0to install than conventional\u00a0methods, so works out\u00a0far\u00a0cheaper for the customer,\u00a0whilst guaranteeing to prevent leaks, protecting the asset owners\u2019 investment or stock.<\/p>\n

Alfie avoids depth planning of fittings,\u00a0pipes exiting a wall\u00a0or the need to use offset adaptors. The interlocking base plates guarantee\u00a0dimensional accuracy and a unique adjustable sealing disc and washer allows\u00a0perfectly upright shower fittings.\u00a0Basically everyone benefits from having a rapid and foolproof means of providing a sturdy mounting system.\u00a0Alfie is manufactured from DZR brass for exceptional corrosion resistance and is fully WRAS approved.\u201d<\/p>\n

For further information please contact: Oliver Pirret, Sales & Marketing Manager, Coolag Ltd, Bradwell Hall, Bradwell on Sea, Essex, CM0 7HX. T. 07388 204363\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Email: ollie@coolag.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

www.coolag.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n