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Exposed Valves

Exposed shower valves are a type of shower control where the all-important working parts are contained within the body of the valve and not concealed within the wall. This usually means that they are easier and faster to install, and are more suitable for walls where it is not possible to fit a concealed valve due to a lack of space. Exposed shower mixer valves can be thermostatically controlled, which means they regulate the temperature safely and effectively; or they can be manually controlled. The latter is a more cost-effective option, but if you have other people turning on taps or showers at the same time then the temperature can suddenly fluctuate - not really something you want in the morning; and not suitable if you have young children.

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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.

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