Construction Channel Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 I have to deal with this quite a lot in my day job. Generally smashing up structural parts of a house because the plumber "needs" whatever to fit their very expensive and the only available whatever. But this time it's my house and I'm fitting it so I'm going to moan. I was reccomend to go for this crosswater horizontal thermostatic valve for my shower. Not so much the valve but supposedly crosswater is a decent brand and is happily fitted by the plumbers I work alongside. So I do as I'm told and order it all. At what I consider a great expense. (Could have bought the lot for 2-300 but it's concealed so I spent proper money on the brass) It turns up and as always it's possibly the worst thought out lump of shite iv ever seen. For example I build at 400mm centers and so do most people unless your a house basher. So why the hell have they made the outlets stick out the sides on a valve that's already pretty wide? Why not point them either up or down? Next question why on earth have they put the hot and cold feed on opposite sides? Why not just put them both on the top which would make my life a lot easier.... There's nothing special about the hole. Grrrr. Now I can already hear everyone saying it's for a vertical valve........ Well obviously yes but it was sold as a pack with my horizontal faceplate so I'm fairly confident if I went back to the manufacturers they would claim its "universal". As always there wasn't really any point in this rant. I'm going to have to drill some BFO holes in my studs and "accommodate" for it like I do at work. Rant over. P. S I really do feel your pain @AnonymousBosch iv only just over this cluster fk of an unvented system (-the cylinder) and thought something with instructions might be more fun.. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProDave Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 You probably don't want to read this, but some of us bought Hudson Reid shower mixers for considerably less than you paid, and they look awfully similar Fit it vertically and your space issues go away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Construction Channel Posted July 4, 2019 Author Share Posted July 4, 2019 6 minutes ago, ProDave said: Fit it vertically No. I'm going to mount it horizontally and moan about it at every chance I get like the stubborn git that I am 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 The lady doth protest...TART! Just get the bender out and see it as a challenge. Wiped joint porn: Get some right angled adapters: Another vote for Hudson Reed: If I can do it anyone can! ? Remember, you're a highly skilled craftsman. Plumbers go home smelling of sh!t: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Construction Channel Posted July 4, 2019 Author Share Posted July 4, 2019 7 minutes ago, Onoff said: Just get the bender out and see it as a challenge I chose to start messing about with the valve because I assumed it would be simple. Iv had enough of the challenge for the moment. But yes right angle attachment I think are a must Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 This might help ref the fittings: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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