Carl Spackler Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 I'm trying to replace an old electric shower with a new one. No bother you might think. Stage 1 - Take off the outer casing. Three screws, normal flat head screwdriver used - Done Stage 2 - Loosen the inlet connector assembly - Can't. The wee screws have an allen key like shape to the head but instead of being octaganal it's a star. I've never seen the like before. It's not like it's a cheap shower, it's a Mira so why can't they just use normal screws. Totally p'd off. Clearly I have to go to get a wee star shaped allen key but that's another trip to B and f'ing Q. It not the first DIY disaster today either. I've already banjoed a Kitchen and will need to make a trip to the hell that is Ikea. Sunny outside as well. Like I say. DIY GTF. Anyone else got DIY disaster stories? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arfurdaley Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 Are they torx screws? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torx If so you'll need the correct size of driver, as they come in different sizes T6, T7, T10 etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Spackler Posted June 15, 2008 Author Share Posted June 15, 2008 Are they torx screws? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torx If so you'll need the correct size of driver, as they come in different sizes T6, T7, T10 etc That's them. I've never seen them before. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arfurdaley Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 Sometimes you can turn them using the correct size of flat bladed screwdriver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedp6873 Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 That's them. I've never seen them before. Thanks. oh dear sounds like someone has a mira shower???? i have the size of tork driver that is needed to do this... i also done this about 6 months ago and decided to change the mira for a triton!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! bad idea had to get a plumber into change the fittings as one was bigger than the other nightmare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian1874 Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 have got t5 t6 t7 t8 o these in the house if ya want http://www.wihatools.com/300seri/370serie.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughesie27 Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 oh dear sounds like someone has a mira shower???? i have the size of tork driver that is needed to do this... i also done this about 6 months ago and decided to change the mira for a triton!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! bad idea had to get a plumber into change the fittings as one was bigger than the other nightmare. Ever thought about a career as a detective? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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