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Showers made simple

Our extensive range of showers are styled to suit traditional or contemporary suites with manual shower mixers, thermostatic shower mixers and pressure balancing mixers available in recessed and surface mounted options, in addition electric showers and integrated power showers are also available and for those who require that little extra touch a wide selection of pumps can be added to create the perfect power shower. Installation of our shower valves and mixers require standard 15mm or 22mm fittings available at any DIY store or Plumbers Merchant. All taps are guaranteed against defect in manufacture for a minimum of 5 years*.

This page has further information about plumbing systems and a simple guide to shower terminology. Two further pages are available with more information about specific types of shower: If you are unsure or need any assistance please feel free to call our Helpline on 0161 620 2029 .

Plumbing systems & compatibility

Within our ranges of taps are basin taps, bath taps and bathroom mixers to suit any type of plumbing system with some requiring more specific requirements. Such systems are:

Gravity fed systems - hot and cold water tanks

Gravity / Mains systems - hot water cylinder and cold mains

Pressurised / Unvented Systems - as above but hot pressurised by cold mains supply

Pumped systems - gravity system with pump to boost water flow

Combination boilers - instant water heater (no hot/cold water tanks)

If you are in any doubt regarding your plumbing system see our
Identify your plumbing system information page.

Glossary of terms

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Concealed Valve
& 2 way Diverter

Recess fitted requires both hot & cold supply, 1 flow control & 1 temperature control.

ergo lever MA/177/C

Concealed Valve
Recess fitted requires both hot & cold supply, 1 flow control & 1 temperature control. Single outlet.

pablo PA/172/C

Exposed Valve
Surface mounted requires both hot & cold supply, 1 flow control & 1 temperature control. Single outlet.

zone ZO/191/C

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Manual Valve
Surface or recess mounted requires both hot & cold supply, 1 handle controls both flow & temperature.

SH/169/C

Concealed Valve
& 3 way Diverter

Recess fitted requires both hot & cold supply, 2 flow control & 1 temperature control.

ergo lever MA/177/C