Which Shower Mixer Bar

[Sydneytoo]

Can anyone recommend a good reliable make of shower mixer bar to work with a 2 bar pumped supply?

 

[GavThePlumber]

One with a thermostatic mixer, what is your flow rate and budget?

 

[Sydneytoo]

Yes a thermostatic one up to around £150-£200. I saw a nice Contour one in B&Q but they'd sold out, and a nice looking Metro one in Bathstore, but I've no idea how reliable they might be.
Do they all come with those 'S' or 'Z' connectors that often leak?

 

[Sydneytoo]

I hadn't considered a flow rate. It just needs to have an average flow. It will just have a fairly standard shower head, no jets.

 

[longdogs]

Whatever you do don't buy this one
http://www.diy.com/nav/rooms/bathro...rome-Bar-Mixer-Shower-11207505?skuId=11708211

Warning! If you are buying from B&Q check the return policy. They are getting really sh*tty about items taken back that are faulty. According to one member of staff, if you fit a shower and it doesn't work properly, you cannot return it because it has been used. So how are you expected to know if it works or not?

Also go for a brand you know. Some of the B&Q branded showers are made in China and no spares are available.

 

[GavThePlumber]

Tradepoint on the other hand is brilliant, just quote the relevant section of the Sales of Goods Act, can't see why it would ever be a problem, your consumer rights are protected by law.

Sounds like dumbo staff incident.

Edit: i have just checked the price of that mixer, that is an insane markup

 

[Galoka]

Whatever you do don't buy this one
http://www.diy.com/nav/rooms/bathro...rome-Bar-Mixer-Shower-11207505?skuId=11708211

Warning! If you are buying from B&Q check the return policy. They are getting really sh*tty about items taken back that are faulty. According to one member of staff, if you fit a shower and it doesn't work properly, you cannot return it because it has been used. So how are you expected to know if it works or not?

Also go for a brand you know. Some of the B&Q branded showers are made in China and no spares are available.

I suspect that member of staff is talking out of their rear end, and are mixing up B&Q's general return policy, with your rights under the Sales of Goods legislation.

As for the shower. as it's a bar mixer and easily replaced, I'd either go for a cheapy (£40 -50) own brand/no name and bin it when it fails and replace or look for a decent brand where you will be able to get spares.

If going for a branded one, the look at those such as Mira, Aqualisa, Bristan, Grohe etc. All are decent long-standing companies