What do you need for a complete mixer shower?
All items in this category come as a complete package – with a shower valve (exposed, concealed or bar), shower head (either fixed or an adjustable handset on a slider rail), and a riser kit or shower hose where required.
How tall does a bar mixer shower need to be?
The horizontal level of the bar mixer shower valve is then marked, which is usually around 130cm from the floor. If you are intending to fit a bar mixer shower with a fixed riser and shower head, you will need to ensure that this height enables you to fit the shower in without it hitting the ceiling.
Which is better mixer shower or electric shower?
Mixer showers are a good choice for those that are looking for a stronger water flow than electric showers, but they are not as strong as power showers. Ideal for families who want something in between. You can install a mixer shower in pretty much any bathroom.
Where does the pipework go in a bar mixer shower?
This is where the pipework will run from the valve, down the wall and connect to the pipework under the bath. Most bar mixer shower valves accept pipework at 150mm centres as this is considered standard – if your particular model has a different pipe centre value, then you need to reflect this at the marking out stage.
How much does a mixer shower unit cost?
Mixer showers take water from both your home’s hot and cold water supplies, using a system of valves inside the shower unit to mix the water to your desired temperature. These units can either be concealed behind the wall, or exposed. Units can range from £50 to around £150.
Do you need a thermostatic mixer for a shower?
You manually adjust the levels of hot and cold water to your required pressure and temperature. In most cases, you will need a twin impeller system to boost pressure of both hot and cold water supply. Similar to a manual mixer shower, a thermostatic mixer shower is fed by both a hot and cold water supply.
Can a mixer shower be converted to a power shower?
Most mixer showers can be converted into power showers if the water in drawn from a tank rather than a combi boiler. These showers feature a sensor that detects changes in temperature to help regulate it, so there are no sharp spikes if someone else uses a tap for example.
What are the different types of showers in the UK?
In the UK there are three main types of shower. The manual mixer shower, the thermostatic mixer shower and the electric shower. The manual mixer shower does exactly what it says on the tin. You manually adjust the levels of hot and cold water to your required pressure and temperature.
