Pocster Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 I’m looking at these now ! - all of them seem to suggest you should provide rear access to the shower valve for the filter !!! Surely no one does this ? ( 95% of the time it’s not possible anyway )....... ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 I thought filter access was from the front? Hope so as I went to great lengths to give at least token access for getting tools to service my thermostatic mixer. Even bought a box spanner more often used on a Landrover! Used "normal" silicone in a horseshoe (open at the bottom) on the cover plate that will need prising off: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToughButterCup Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 Is there a list somewhere of thermostatic showers which can be serviced from the front? What some manufacturers might dub EziServis? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell griffiths Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 I was going to ask this question some time but I may as well hi jack @pocster post what are the building regs regarding thermostatic mixer valves. Im sure my bc said they are not a requirement can anybody confirm what locations require thermostatic safety measures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProDave Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 I have always fitted them for comfort, so you know the water temperature won't vary and you don't have to fiddle. I have never thought of them as a "safety feature" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 36 minutes ago, ProDave said: I have always fitted them for comfort, so you know the water temperature won't vary and you don't have to fiddle. I have never thought of them as a "safety feature" Guessing I've not set mine (same as yours?) up properly then as I can turn it to "bloody hot"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProDave Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 3 minutes ago, Onoff said: Guessing I've not set mine (same as yours?) up properly then as I can turn it to "bloody hot"? The middle dial is set for "comfortable" and never gets moved. Most of the time my HW is only 48 degrees so that would be "bloody hot" but not scaldingly so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Harris Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 Our shower temperature control hasn't changed since the day I installed it. I set it to 38°C, based on having measured the temperature of the shower at our old house, and it just stays at that setting all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe90 Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 Like @ProDave my DHW is set to 48’ so anti scald devices not required. On the subject of mixers for showers I prefer external bar types so it can be replaced without dismantling the wall. I know someone who had a posh mixer and when it went wrong he was quoted him about £400 for a new valve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted March 2, 2020 Author Share Posted March 2, 2020 I believe the thermostatic cartridge can be changed from the front . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 2 hours ago, ProDave said: The middle dial is set for "comfortable" and never gets moved. Most of the time my HW is only 48 degrees so that would be "bloody hot" but not scaldingly so. The fact my HW in the hot water cylinder is higher than 48degC makes me think I need to be making some sort of adjustment to the shower mixer. Seem to remember a moveable stop in there but I didn't play with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delicatedave Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 12 hours ago, pocster said: I’m looking at these now ! - all of them seem to suggest you should provide rear access to the shower valve for the filter !!! Surely no one does this ? ( 95% of the time it’s not possible anyway )....... ?? I did when I built a wall to make more space on the landing in our old house. Had a access panel in case of problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted March 2, 2020 Author Share Posted March 2, 2020 2 minutes ago, Delicatedave said: I did when I built a wall to make more space on the landing in our old house. Had a access panel in case of problems. It’s only for filter access yes ? . Don’t think my neighbour would appreciate a shower access panel in their lounge !! ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delicatedave Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 21 hours ago, pocster said: It’s only for filter access yes ? . Don’t think my neighbour would appreciate a shower access panel in their lounge !! ?? No it was for the water, but as others have said most mixer cartridges are changed from the front anyway. What I would say is make sure you get a clean system. After six months of fitting ours we had a problem and I assumed the cartridge had gone but when I opened it all up all it was was some flux had got trapped in the filter washer mesh on the hot flow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassanclan Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 Fit an inline Y strainer in an accessible place instead 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted March 2, 2020 Author Share Posted March 2, 2020 26 minutes ago, bassanclan said: Fit an inline Y strainer in an accessible place instead At the manifold ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassanclan Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 It depends on your plumbing layout, but if you are having a radial type layout somewhere between the manifold and the shower. So for example if the water is coming from above in a loft space, you could put it in there. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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