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bates1966
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shower valves

by bates1966 » Sat Sep 29, 2007 10:51 am

HI CAN ANYONE TELL ME IF A MANUAL SHOWER VALVE WOULD WORK WELL ON A CONDENSING BOILER OR MUST I STICK WITH THE MORE EXPENSIVE THERMOSTATIC TYPE
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STEVIE

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by Brian Pomeroy » Sat Sep 29, 2007 12:21 pm

Hi Stevie

I think you will find that a thermostatic mixer valve can be found starting from around £100 though I have paid less.

The advantges of a thermo are that if your boiler has any problems modulating and thus maintaining a temperature the shower will compensate.

A thermo valve will also have a high temp safey device where you can ensure too high tempertaures are not easily found. A good idea for kids and the infirm.

Other than that a manual valve should work well with a correctly installed and functioning combi.

All the best
Brian

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by bates1966 » Sun Sep 30, 2007 6:34 pm

Thanks Brian ill stick with thermo then
Cheers steve

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