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Vado

Vado is a leading UK-based bathroom brand specialising in taps and shower fittings. Supplying residential and commercial customers in over 60 countries, Vado is one of our most popular brands, and the comprehensive 12 year guarantee (including wear and tear on working parts such as cartridges - not typically covered in a guarantee) is one of the key reasons so many of our customers opt for Vado.

Vado products include modern designs, waterfall spouts, new technology, as well as beautiful traditional mixers in an array of finish options, including a beautiful brushed gold. In recent years Vado has been taken under the parent wing of Norcros, a UK-based company listed on the London Stock Exchange and employing nearly 2,000 people. Essentially, you're in great hands with a Vado product, and you can rest assured that your new tap, shower or accessory will last for a long time to come.

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This indicates how many water outlets you can pair with your shower valves. Choosing valves with more outlets will give you flexibility over the number of products you can add to your shower. 

Each outlet from your shower valve will divert water to the section of your shower that needs it, so each extra outlet allows you to add another product. For example: with 1 outlet you could have just a fixed shower head. 2 outlets will allow you to have a fixed shower head and shower handset. 3 will allow both of these with the addition of a body jet.

Your water pressure depends on your home's water system. It’s important to consider water pressure when buying a new tap or shower. Buying a product with a minimum water pressure that’s too high for your home will result in poor performance.

- With a combi boiler you can usually expect between 1 and 2 bar

- With a gravity system (cold water tank in attic) you may have as little as 0.1 or 0.2 bar upstairs, and perhaps 0.5 bar downstairs

- With a high pressure unvented system (hot water cylinder, no cold water tank) you will generally have between 1 and 3 bar

You can install an item with a low minimum pressure rating on a high pressure system, but avoid installing an item with a high minimum rating on a low pressure system! Read our guide to water pressure to learn more.

Guarantee

Please note that these guarantees are provided by the manufacturer, and will be subject to individual exclusions, exceptions, and terms and conditions, for example avoiding abrasive bleach-based cleaning products.

If you need further info about a specific manufacturer's guarantee, please contact our team.

Tap spouts are available in a variety of different styles which have an effect on both the look and function of your tap. Different spout types will have different heights and projections, so it’s important to choose one which will complement your basin or bath.