Bath shower mixer tap

[Ray Singh]

I need to replace my current separate hot and cold taps on the bath with a shower mixer.
I don't want to replace the bath itself as its beige and i would have to replace all sanitary ware.

The holes for the taps in the bath are separate at the moment. What choices do i have for replacing it with a mixer type unit with a shower head as well as taps?

[SJobson]

There are various types of mixer which use two holes; here's a page of Grohe ones, most of which are shower too: Clicky.

I have been thinking about doing the same thing, but have no idea if the tap holes in my enamel bath are a standard width apart. Not got round to measuring them.

ETA: sorry, all those Grohe ones look like they're wall mounted. There are plenty of bath mounted ones available, for instance: Clicky.

Edited by SJobson on Monday 2nd November 14:12

[Ray Singh]

Thanks SJobson - Your lucky to have a proper bath - I only have a plastic bath.

I have found this type of thing too but looks quite expensive and will need the sink taps changed to match....

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/68429?ts=71588



The bases look to have quite a large flat area that could be used to mask ugly cut holes?

[SJobson]

That shower head doesn't look terribly effective for showering with.

I've just been googling for thermostatic bath/shower mixers, and they exist too; worth getting a thermostatic one I would suggest. And thank you for inspiring me to get round to doing mine.

[dave_s13]

We got a Hansgrohe (I think) mixer with shower head. It has an auto stat on it and looks pretty cool.

It was £300 odd reduced to £150 in B&Q.

Bought one then saw the same thing on Ebay for £120. Took the other one back to B&Q.

Just need to fit it (and a new bath) this weekend so can't comment on it's performance just yet.

Found it
http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav.jsp?action=detai...

Edited by dave_s13 on Monday 2nd November 16:07

[Ferg]

Ray Singh said:

I need to replace my current separate hot and cold taps on the bath with a shower mixer.
I don't want to replace the bath itself as its beige and i would have to replace all sanitary ware.

The holes for the taps in the bath are separate at the moment. What choices do i have for replacing it with a mixer type unit with a shower head as well as taps?

Hundreds. Bath shower mixers are plentiful. Before you do, though, it might be worth checking that the cold and hot are equal pressures to avoid a whole world of hurt.

[Harry Flashman]

Get a thermostatic one. Best bathroom upgrade I made.

Well, along with whirlpool tubs, heated floors, heated mirrors and dimming lights.

Heh. My new bathrooms are awesome.