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  1. K

    Shower thermostatic mixer tap issues

    Good morning everyone :) I’m having issues with my thermostatic mixer on my shower, I want to strip it down and clean it up inside but I can’t seem to get in to it, I’m guessing the ceramic cover should come off to reveal a screw but it won’t budge, and doesn’t screw either, I’ve unscrewed...
  2. D

    thermostatic turns cold after 3mins

    having nice hot shower then water turns cold for couple mins then hot again, cycle continues wb 35cdi 9yr old, BUT when heating not on shower runs nice and hot and doesnt change answers please
  3. N

    Thermostatic Rad Valves not working correctly

    Hi we have recently had a new Ideal Logic+ boiler installed the plumber has put thermostatic radiator valves in all of the rooms apart from where the thermostat is. The system is fed by micro-bore downstairs and half inch upstairs. The rooms with 2 radiators is where the problem is one radiator...
  4. A

    Is it possible for a failed thermostatic bath mixer tap to cause crossover problems

    I have a central heating with storage tank system. I woke this morning to what sounded like running water, although no taps were turned on. I went to my boiler room in the basement and the pressure valve was reading 10 psi and water was running out via the pressure release valve outlet. I turned...
  5. S

    Dripping shower thermostatic control

    Hi Guys, This is my first post, hope you will help me with my questions. At home I have a megaflow system feeding a downstairs shower and upstairs bathroom. Two issues with the shower control 1) water too hot, rotating the thermostat only increases the temperature :( looks like it has not been...
  6. J

    Problematic thermostatic mixer shower

    Hi all, I hope you are well. We bought our first property in the middle of last year and as such, this has been my one of my first experiences of having to do anything remotely DIY related (we have previously lived in rented properties where the landlord sorted out the DIY, via their...
  7. K

    NEW WATTS Aquamix Thermostatic mixing valves 62c 1" & 61c 3/4"

    New Watts Thermostatic mixing valves 6211c1 1" & 6110c34 3/4" 15 in total 6-62c and 9-61c available, £30 for one or offers welcome for all 15, can post via hermes tracked, Any viewing welcome.
  8. A

    Thermostatic cartridge issue

    Hello, I have an old Tritan Thames concentric mixer shower I am trying to replace the thermostatic cartridge. Due to the faulty part being old it appears seized within the housing. Any ideas how I can remove it from the brass ring to put the new one in. I have tried various things but nothing...
  9. S

    Thermostatic shower bar replacement

    My brother in law has a thermostatic shower bar that will not maintain set temperature and the guy who fitted it about 12 months ago doesn’t want to know about it and will not come to repair it even though he is not trying to get it done for free. Are the fittings from the shower bar to wall...
  10. M

    Difference between thermostatic and pressure compensating shower valve?

    I'm a level two trainee and wondered if there is any difference please? Not sure where I would source a pressure compensating shower valve from I. e. to install on a combi boiler system? Grateful for any insight please or are these the same the same thing? Cheers guys
  11. T

    Thermostatic Mixer bypassing

    I've got a job to replace a Thermostatic Mixer, under a basin in a public premise. When the unit is turned on(service valves) you can hear mains water bypassing to the hot water side, I assume a check valve had broken inside. Then a though occurred to me do the hw & cw supplies have to be...
  12. M

    Thermostatic Mixing Valve

    I recently got a thermostatic mixing valve installed. This was put on the flow from from the hot water cylinder so it mixes the hot and cold water for all the hot taps and showers in the house. I have pressurised system. The hot and cold water is pressurised using one pump which is grundfos...
  13. O

    Which side of radiator should thermostatic valve be?

    which side of radiator should thermostatic valve be? Does it matter?
  14. M

    Problem with thermostatic shower pipes

    Had a plumber run some pipes for a bar shower, I’ve since plastered over them and tiled the bathroom. When he’s returned he can’t fit the shower because the 15mm elbows are protruding from the face of the tile. I’m looking for a suitable shower fixing kit, if available, that will help us get...
  15. Belgianwoes

    Thermostatic valves for radiators

    Please could people settle an argument between my husband and I :rolleyes:? We are in Belgium and have a gas boiler and radiators in a two storey semi. The downstairs is always too cool and if we turn up the thermostat (which is in the living room) then it is very hot upstairs. I suggested...
  16. R

    Thermostatic mixer shower

    Hi there, Looking to install a thermostatic mixer shower in a flat with night rate unvented cylinder. It's an almost like-for like replacement for a thermostatic bath fill/shower diverter which has a broken thermostatic cartridge. During the day, hot water temperatures can fall to 45°C, or...
  17. C

    Some advice about a Thermostatic Mixer Shower

    Hi all I need some help, I'm really hoping you guys can give me some advice! I'm a 2nd year plumbing apprentice so feel stupid having to ask, but because this is so important I'm worrying I may make mistakes and I need to get this right! My Dad has End stage cancer and is at home. My...
  18. J

    Thermostatic Mixing Valve 22mm for hot water cylinder outlet?

    Before I embarrass myself asking a plumber to come and quote for installing a TMV on a hot water cylinder is it possible/advisable? We have holiday apartments and each has an electric shower but all hot water taps (bathroom & kitchens) are fed from an old hot water cylinder, heated by immersion...
    • john999uk
    • Thread
    • cylinder hot water thermostatic valve water water cylinder
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Bathroom Advice
  19. O

    Can this thermostatic mixer tap be flipped? pic included

    Hello Hoping if someone could help me. My bath tap sadly is hooked up wrong. Botched job by plumbers i hired last year. Can't get them bacl sadly to fix it. The hot water is running to right tap and cold water to left tap. It's not much of a problem for 9 months of the year, as i have a...
  20. D

    Quick question on Thermostatic Cartridge

    How long ( ball park) does it take to replace in a shower unit?.

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