What is a Shower Valve?
Types of Shower Valves:
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A thermostatic shower valve will prevent this from happening.
There are different types of thermostatic shower valves available to suit the varying needs of different households.
This shower valve will only control a single shower.
For example,, an overhead shower.
This valve will have two handles.
The remaining handle controls the temperature of the water.
This throw in of shower valve controls three different shower outlets.
There are three handles with this punch in of shower valve.
One valve will control the temperature of all three outlets.
It is for this reason that these types of shower valves are not recommended for families with young children.
Concealed Shower Valve
Concealed shower valves are thermostatic valves where the plumbing is concealed behind the tiled shower wall.
You would then tile right over the pipes, hiding them from view.
The main drawback of this pop in of shower valve is the associated cost.
They are also less expensive to buy than concealed shower valves and less expensive to install.
If you have selected a rectangular shower head.
In some cases, a concealed shower wont be possible.
Digital shower valves are rapidly gaining in popularity as the simplest way to control your shower.
These valves are able to program water temperature at the touch of a button.
The remote operation also means you could switch the shower on without getting wet.
