How do you install a thermostatic mixer shower?

Decide where to take the hot and water supplies from.
Isolate the supply.
Run the pipework towards the shower.
Flush the pipework through to remove any dirt.
Work out how much outlet pipe is required.
Cut the outlet pipes.
Drill the holes.
Place a collapsible olive into each inlet.

Does a mixer shower have a thermostat?

A thermostatic shower is a type of mixer shower which features a thermostatic valve that maintains a constant water temperature. The thermostatic valve is what makes this type of unique, mixing both hot and cold water together to a consistent and predetermined temperature.

How does a thermostatic shower mixer valve work?

As the thermostatic element expands with an increase in heat, the attached piston will move across the entry portals for the hot and cold water flows, reducing the amount of hot water and increasing the amount of cold water, helping to maintain a constant temperature.

Do thermostatic showers work with combi boilers?

CAN YOU USE A THERMOSTATIC SHOWER WITH A COMBI BOILER? The simple answer is – yes. It’s possible to fit a thermostatic shower with a combi boiler and they’re reliable across most thermostatic showers. Mini valve, maxi valve, bar valve and concealed valve showers are all compatible with combi boilers.

What type of shower is best with a combi boiler?

Thermostatic mixer showers
Thermostatic mixer showers are traditionally considered the best type of shower to pair with combi boilers. If somebody else in your household tries to use hot water while you’re showering, this can cause fluctuations in temperature as combi boilers can only produce so much hot water at a time.

How do you install a thermostatic mixer in a shower?

Take some double-sided tape and put it on the top bracket, stick it at the height you want it to be above the shower valve. Measure between the bottom of the bracket and the top mounting nut on the valve. Add this measurement to those you made in the previous step and cut the riser pipe to this length.

How to install a single lever shower mixer?

2 – Tighten the s union connectors with a 22 mm open-end wrench. 3 – Adjust the connectors so that there is a space of 150 mm centre to centre, and the same depth, as noted from your previous measurements. Then check They are level using a spirit level.

How to install a Grohe thermostatic shower head?

Screw in the handle and put the cover back on. Make sure the seal in the hose is in the correct position and then screw the end onto the mixer. Make sure the shower head is operating properly. Congratulations, you have finished installing your new GROHE product. Check our other installation guides and discover all of our products on grohe.com/uk

Where can I find the thermostatic shower valve?

If you are fitting the thermostatic shower valve into a shower enclosure you can tee into the closest hot and cold pipes, which are often found under floorboards or hidden in a cupboard. You can check which is which by tracing the pipes back from the nearest hot and cold taps. The flow of water can be felt through the pipe with the tap running.

Why does my bar mixer shower not fit?

PS Sometimes the filters that come with the shower valve are not flat and subsequently do not fit correctly, so separate filters have to be bought. This varies from shower valve to shower valve. This is the stage at which you will know whether your 1st fix pipework was accurate enough as this fixing kit allows for no adjustment what-so-ever.

How is a bar mixer shower valve secured?

Bar valve is secured to the wall which makes the installation more secure than some other methods. No centre and levelling adjustment – rely heavily on accurate 1st fixing of pipework (unlike this one) No seal on the reverse to prevent water ingress so pipe holes in the tile must be sealed separately.

How does a mixer work in a shower?

As with a manual mixer shower, the hose and shower head are part of the wall and both the hot and cold water supplies are connected with a single valve. Thermostatic mixers have a built-in thermostat, however, that regulates water temperature and prevents overheating.