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Manual Shower Valves

A manual shower mixer valve can be used to control either one outlet, or two if a diverter is present. Manual shower valves are very simple to use and most of them boast a minimalist design, subtly adding to your bathroom design. They are not thermostatic so you can’t guarantee as precise a temperature as you might achieve with different valves but they are available as a cheaper alternative, and some people prefer the idea of manually setting their shower temperature!

However, you have young children, or there will be other people turning taps or showers on elsewhere in the property whilst you are showering, it might be a better option to choose a thermostatically-controlled shower for peace-of-mind.

All of our concealed manual shower mixer valves are crafted from solid brass material and finished in a luxury polished chrome, creating a super modern effect and making these valves suitable for almost any bathroom. At Drench all of our manual shower valves are provided from top quality brands such as Crosswater, Pura and Vado, ensuring you of a reliable product.

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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.