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

Easy to fit, replaced one that has worn detents so the head would suddenly point straight across the room! Perfect and easy fit, much better and I can relax when kids are in the shower

So i only needed to fit outer section as this was the bit that had broken. No removal of pole needed. You just keep the old central section that is already attached to the shower and replace the outer section. There are no instructions, and it isn't clear how to take it apart, but there's a metal pin that needs pushed out (using something hard with a smaller diameter, such as a hole punch or, if you're desperate, a pen). Then, once reassembled (on the old part attached to the shower) you just push the pin through and tap it in to its resting position.See before and after pics.

Its a good replacement for the existing shower grip but it still has the same flimsy plastic hinge inside.Make sure you get the right one for the shower head pole in your shower. Aqualisa have made both 25.4mm and 25mm versions which aren't compatible with each other. 0.4mm doesn't sound like much but it won't go on if its too small and doesn't grip properly if its too big.Fitting the grip just needs a screwdriver. Pop off the push fit cap on the top bracket. Undo the screw to loosen the bracket and free the top end of the pole. Remove the old grip and then fit the new one. Refit the bracket, reinstall the screw and push the end cap back on. The end cap only went on in one specific orientation for my shower so check for the notch and bump on yours.

This is not an easy job to do, but it fitted well and works fine. Great price. Fast delivery. Well happy. Would buy again from this seller.

Direct replacement Aqualisa part. These last about 4 years before the fall apart.

Bit expensive considering it's a replica. Disappointing it's sold as an equalisation part when it is not.It is however a good replica.I had not realised the required size was 25.4mm until I took my broken aqualisa pinch grip off. I did manage to get the 25mm on but it was tight and I thought the shower pole was likely to break.I spotted in previous reviews you can take off the outer chrome and swap it with the original by pushing out the inner pin holding the chrome pinches together releasing the plastic tube in the centre. I could then open this pinch grip and attach it to my original 25.4mm plastic tube and pop it back on the shower pole. So I now have a working pinch grip again.

This was almost certainly not an original product. The fit was too tight making it unusable. I have subsequently ordered a replacement direct from aqualisa.I have received my genuine aqualisa part directly from aqualisa and it works perfectly.

Genuine part from Aqualisa, if unsure of sizing when buying a replacement it is shown very small on the bottom of the grey tube on the existing pinch grip. Aqualisa support was also really good at providing the correct sizing and product code.Installation is a bit of a fiddle. brief overview of the easiest way i found was to unclip the controller and rail from the shower wall and then detach the copper pipe and controller wire in the loft then lower the whole unit into the bathroom then slide the new pinch grip down from the top.detailed instructions:1. turn off the power to the shower and remove hose from the controller unit.2. Remove controller unit from wall: at the bottom of the controller unit there is a small screw you need to undo first. then firmly but gently pull straight back off the wall, it is held on by two plastic clips, be careful not to break them or pull too much that you could damage the connection to the top bracket when the clips release. Once released from the bottom bracket you slide the rail up to disconnect from the bracket at the top.3. Disconnect the copper pipe: (you might need someone to hold the shower whilst you disconnect it in the attic above) In the attic follow the cable from the shower rail and disconnect it from the remote unit. then disconnect the copper piping mine where simple push fit.4. Attach the pinch grip: Lower the whole unit into the shower room along with the cable from the loft then remove the old unit (don't forget this part or you look like a wally!) by sliding off the top of the rail and cable. Slide new pinch grip on the rail (writing on the grey tube faces down).5. Reconnect the cable and piping in the loft then slot the rail on the top shower bracket. Push the controller unit back onto the wall bracket and remember to secure with the little screw on the bottom. Attach hose, turn on power and then test.Good luck!