Matki shower screen magnetic seal closure

[RogerS]

SWMBO chose this shower screen which I've just got round to fitting.

It relies on a magnetic seal contained in two plastic strips that orient the magnetic seal at 45 degrees giving a small amount of overlap and keeping the door closed.

Only it doesn't. Simply not enough strength in the magnetic strip.

Other than use a bungee to keep the bloody door shut when showering has anyone got any bright ideas. I am tempted to go and get the sledgehammer.

I've had it with bathrooms. If it could go wrong, it did go wrong.

 

[AndyT]

You can buy a strip of self adhesive magnet strip, 12mm wide. I bought some to hold plastic secondary glazing in place. Could you add one or two extra strips of this alongside what you have? (I don't really understand the configuration of your screen closure, so this may make no sense.)

 

[chippy1970]

I've fitted loads of matki screens and I've always thought they were very good. Has it been fitted dead level ? that may cause it not to shut properly

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[RogerS]

Yup, it's all square and level. I've attached a couple of photos.

A supplementary question. The panel is a very sloppy fit in the Threshold. Wondering if I am missing some bits. Their instructions show a bolt yet there is no hole in the Inline Panel for it.

 

[chippy1970]

Looks like a different model to the ones I've fitted

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[RogerS]

Looks like a different model to the ones I've fitted

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That's a pity but thanks all the same.

Andy...as you can see, there isn't the room for your suggestion.

I hate doing up bathrooms :evil:

 

[ColeyS1]

Do the doors close to create an L shape - kinda like a door on the front and one on the side ?

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[RogerS]

Do the doors close to create an L shape - kinda like a door on the front and one on the side ?

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No...there is no overlap of the doors. They are co-planar.

 

[ColeyS1]

Is there any way to slide the magnets out or is it all sealed ? How thicks the glass ? Looks like a nice screen so longs you don't turn the water on :roll:
Edit - is it like this

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[RogerS]

Is there any way to slide the magnets out or is it all sealed ? How thicks the glass ? Looks like a nice screen so longs you don't turn the water on :roll:
Edit - is it like this

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Spot on. Magnets sealed inside.

 

[ColeyS1]

They sell the exact same seal on ebay - might be worth asking how strong the magnets are. 'Shower door seal magnets' what if you done away with the magnets altogether and just had seals with a pokey out bit (kind of forming a rebate) like the bottom right one in the picture.

Coley

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[Water-Mark]

The magnets only work if they have good contact, ie more than 80% along it's length.
Some times you have to slide them off the glass a little to get a good fit.
It's worth checking the other seals too, especially the one on the rear of the door as this can sometimes create a little excess pressure stopping the door seals working.

They're never very strong but they can be a little fiddly at times.

 

[RogerS]

Both good points about the seal and door closure. I removed the seals and re-adjusted the door and it was slightly out. Without the seals it now is perfectly aligned with the fixed panel. Looking at the seal again, I reckon that they are duff...full of kinks...which doesn't make for a very good seal. Certainly misses out on the 80%. Fitting the two seals together by themselves, they all snick together nicely. It's when the seal is put on the door that it gets distorted but fiddling about especially around that very clear kinked area proved unsuccessful. I will give Matki a call on Monday but TBH I think that the design is fundamentally flawed if it is that particular in the way that it is fitted.

Good point re the other seal but it wasn't fitted at the time. It is now but hasn't made the problem any worse.

One of the posts above gave me an :idea: and that is to see if I can finagle a couple of the smaller rare earth magnets into the seal. Now they are strong! Or maybe even epoxy them on the outside face of the two seals. They are stainless I think...certainly they don't look as if they will corrode.

 

[Lons]

Roger

It's already been said but though I haven't fitted this particular model, I have fitted loads of showers.

I normally fit both seals then close the door and there are always gaps so it's just a case of pulling/ pushing the seals until they contact each other % of the door and frame. Once done they stay in position. I did once need to use a hairdryer to soften the seal but never had a problem with any. You probably have faulty seals so just tell them to send you a new set.
Bob

 

[RogerS]

Thanks Bob...that's also my take. I like the hairdryer idea.

While we're on the subject of shower screens, why do the instructions say to silicone on the room side of the shower screen? I would have thought it would look neater hidden away and done inside the shower cubicle.

 

[Lons]

Thanks Bob...that's also my take. I like the hairdryer idea.

While we're on the subject of shower screens, why do the instructions say to silicone on the room side of the shower screen? I would have thought it would look neater hidden away and done inside the shower cubicle.

If there's any ingress of water into or behind the frames it has nowhere to go, remains trapped and causes mould. Doesn't matter how well you seal it will find a way in somewhere.

Personally, I hate silicone inside a shower though I know it's essential as no matter what you buy it eventually becomes impossible to clean and need to be replaced. Even the so called non moulding stuff has a limited life span.

Bob

 

[Harbo]

Cannot help with the fitting but the silicon on the outside is to allow any water to drain away inside ie not to allow any water to be trapped?
Well that's what my plumber said?

Rod

 

[kostello]

I had something similar on a recent job...... Called the manufacturer ( not matki) and they sent new seals which worked a treat........

 

[Water-Mark]

As stated you seal the outside because any alloy chanels are designed to have water flush through them everytime you shower. This means less lying water to go stagnent and also the damp side of the silicone that will discolour first is hidden underneath.
This is less important with a design like yours though.

With most enclosures there shouldn't be any sealant inside, though glass panels are often sealed from both.

I'd get a spare set of seals anyway as the originals will discolour eventuall anyway and they can be expensive.

 

[billybuntus]

Could you bond a few thin rare earth magnets to the strip to assist it in closing tight?