Mixer shower · Manual mixerManual mixer
Manual mixer
Simple, without a thermostat.
A mixer that blends hot and cold without thermostatic control. It's simple and inexpensive, but the temperature can change when water is used elsewhere.
- Temperature
- Not stabilised
- Cost
- Lower
- Watch
- Changes when taps run
- Better choice
- Thermostatic
What it is
One or two controls mix hot and cold directly, with nothing to correct the temperature if the supply changes.
Good for
Simplicity
Few parts.
Cost
Less expensive than a thermostatic valve.
What to weigh up
Temperature swings
Flushing a toilet or running a tap can make it suddenly hot or cold.
Safety
A thermostatic valve is safer, especially for children and older people.
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