Bathroom

How to choose a shower thermostatic mixer tap ? 

Not easy to choose from amongst all the models. There are options according to your budget annd desires in order to optimise  your safety and comfort : the safety button which limits the temperature at 38°C, the push-button to save water which limits the pressure, the cool unit which allows you to touch the mixer without burning yourself, and the design offered by the manufacturers’ brands for thermostat taps.

Also make sure that the product is approved to a a thermostatic standard to ensure its guarantee of quality. Ask your installer or supplier for details.

Where to buy the shower thermostatic mixer tap ?

You can buy a shower thermostatic mixing valve from a DIY superstore or from specialised stores, from showrooms or directly online from the manufacturers’ websites.

For more information, please check our brands page.

Our recommendation ? Test the thermostatic taps before buying one.

Where to test the thermostatic mixer tap ?

There are many places which allow you to use, compare and test the thermostatic mixing valve. The DIY stores often have large shelves with different taps. Showrooms are also an excellent place to know more about the product and to try it.

Touch it, turn the knobs, check the options available… be curious !

How much does a thermostatic mixer tap cost ?

Contrary to popular belief, the price difference between a thermostatic mixer and a classic tap is very little. However, with the thermostatic, your water and energy bills will not be as high. You can find efficient mixers at a range of prices. The additional options, the design and the brand will make the difference in pricing.

Our recommendation ?
Avoid entry-level products which may have health risks (burning) and they often have a limited lifespan.

How to choose a mixer tap for a sink ? 

There are two thermostat technologies available for a sink :

– the classic thermostatic mixer with two levers
– the single lever thermostatic mixer.

New in the market, the single lever mixer is used to regulate the pressure and the temperature of the water with only one lever. Not very well known yet, it is just now making its appearance in the shelves of the stores. In any case, do check that the product is approved to a thermostatic standard. Ask your installer or supplier for more details.

Where to buy a thermostatic mixer tap ? 

You can buy it from the DIY stores and from specialised stores, from showrooms, or directly online.

Our recommendation ?
Test the taps before buying to make sure that they meet your expectations.

Where to test a thermostatic mixer tap ? 

We recommend that you test the mixer before buying it. After all, it will be a very important object in your daily life !

A showroom is the ideal place to visualise a bathroom. However, specialised stores have a wide range of options.

How much does it cost  ?

You are not sure if you want to buy a thermostatic mixer because it costs more than a mechanical mixer ?

It’s true, but the price difference is only a few Euros, which will quickly be profitable to you because you will be saving water and energy.

You can find efficient thermostat mixers at a range of prices, but we recommend that you avoid entry level products which may need to be replaced more frequently or could even burn you. Also, purcahse products that have been approved to a thermosatic standard. Ask your installer or supplier to confirm.