Guide: Shower Types
If you are thinking about changing your shower you may well have looked around a few bathroom shops and been surprised by the number of choices you have. Even choosing a shower valve can be a confusing business so here's a guide to tell you what is what when it comes to showers.
Thermostatic Shower Valves
A thermostatic shower valve allows you to accurately set the temperature of the water and it also provides a constant and even temperature. They also shut off rapidly in the event of a hot or cold supply failure to prevent scalding or thermal shock.
| Recommended Product: Zeta Round Thermostatic Bar Valve & Slider Rail Kit |
Concealed Valves
A concealed shower valve is built into the shower wall, so that all pipe work and most of the valve is hidden and only the control levers are visible.
Recommended Product: FAYE 2 Dial 1 Way Square Set - Shower Head |
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Exposed Valves
An exposed shower valve is mounted onto the shower wall, so that the whole valve is visible.
| Recommended Product: SIREN Square Thermostatic Bar Modern Valve & Riser Rail Kit |
1 Outlet Shower Valves
This is the simplest option for showers - with two controls for a single outlet. The top dial controls water flow to one outlet such as the shower head or handset, and the bottom dial controls water temperature.
| Recommended Product: 2 Dial 1 Outlet Concealed Thermostatic Shower Valve |
2 Outlet Shower Valves
Two way showers valves come in two configurations - either with 2 or 3 controls - for added functionality. The upper dials controls water flow to two outlets such as either the shower head and bath filler and the bottom dial controls water temperature.
Recommended Product: FAYE 2 Dial 2 Way Square Set - LED Shower Head & Handset |
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3 Way Shower Valves
Three way shower valves are the most versatile in our range allowing you to use up to 2 outlets simultaneously from 3 different outlets.
| Recommended Product: Lily 3 Dial 3 Way Round Set - Shower Head And Handset & Bath Filler |
