Pegler Applause Thermostatic Bath Shower Mixer.

[DeviledAvocado]

Any opinions on these? Seem to be quite costly from 'proper' shops, so this seems like a good deal?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Francis-pegle...e_Garden_Bathroom_Taps_PP&hash=item588c8b3b0f

0.2 bar minimum operation, so good for gravity systems.

Any experience of these?

Ta much.

 

[DeviledAvocado]

Wow, thanks, that's all very interesting.

Ok, same Q about this please: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330531057143&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

(Yeah, I can get a lot more sarcy than that...)

 

[Whitespirit66]

Patience! Patience!


If it was me, I would choose Pegler, purely because I am familiar with them, and they are a long-established manufacturer of quality brassware who will guarantee their products. Spares will also be available in the future.

I am aware of Gummers, but have no experience of them.

Yes, a tap rated at 0.2 bar would be classed as for low pressure systems.

 

[seco services]

A & J Gummers been around over 100 yrs well know for the sirrus showers.
can't fault either of the two pegler or gummers.

 

[DeviledAvocado]

Wow - you wait all day for a reply and then three, er two, come along at once

Thanks, gents - much appreciated. Quite reassuring comments too.

Is it common for the 'shower' control to have no 'flow' adjustment? I was looking at a 2nd-hand Mira Extra too - usually highly recommended - and that, too, has only a single knob. Basically, it's full-on or nowt.

A bit pants...?

 

[seco services]

the flow rate is determined by the pressures at the inlets when using the shower.

 

[DeviledAvocado]

Thanks, seco.

Yeah, I realise that's the case. Ok, that's complete pants, that is - my bro wants adjustable FLOW too... (as would I)

Now thinking of fitting auto-pumps on the hot and cold supplies and then he can choose whatever mixer he wants, not just 'low pressure' ones.

So, I'm looking for models with adjustable FLOW and a good range of adjustable temp.

Ideas?!

Ta much - again.

Oh, and thoughts on the pumps would be appreciated too. I've suggested NOT going for a shower booster pump under the bath since he's in the top floor flat and the sound could be unpleasant for the peeps below. So, individual pumps would be better.

 

[seco services]

you say he's in a top floor flat.
so what type of cylinder and size cws has he ?

 

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[DeviledAvocado]

Hot cylinder is, er, normal size... CWS is, er, I dunno...

The CWS is a recent install, so should be a 'reasonable' size. I did say to my bro that if he starts emptying tanks during a shower he ought to be whipped for being hugely ungreen...

Hence he's looking for a shower with a flow control.

 

[DeviledAvocado]

Still really appreciate help with this decision, please

Can I confirm - fitting a normal twin-impeller shower booster pump under the bath would be noisy for the peeps in the flat below? Yes/no?

So, he could fit separate boosters for the hot and cold; the 'cold' one can go in the storage hut on the roof where the CWS is located - there's a power supply close. The hot pump could just as easily go in his airing cupboard where the hot cylinder is located alongside the boiler - leccy in there too.

A further advantage would be that all the water in the flat would be improved, tho' it's adequate at the mo' - apart from a slowish kitchen hot.

Then he could fit his choice of bath/shower mixer, and all should be fine - he wouldn't need a low, 0.2bar, type.

What he DOES want, tho', is separate control over shower temp and FLOW. The twit shaves in the shower, so likes to lower the flow during this precious task. Then a nice full blast would be welcome...

Since his gravity flow isn't TOO bad at the mo' - just needs boosting up a little - can peeps recommend a not-too-powerful booster pump please?

Also, thoughts on half-decent bath/shower mixer taps that DON'T cost £300+! (Up to £200 would be ok...)

Ta very much!

Any recommendations