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Hello. Please could you help me understand concealed shower valves. 

 

I'm looking for one that will run an overhead rose and a small hand shower. 

 

I've found this that I like 

https://www.victorianplumbing.co.uk/hudson-reed-round-triple-concealed-thermostatic-shower-valve-with-diverter-rndtr03

When I read the information about it, I think the middle knob sets the temperature, and the 2 other knobs are one for each of 2 outlets. 

But, it says it diverts to a third outlet. 

Can anyone explain please?

 

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That seems expensive for a start!

 

Similar to the Reign model I and a few others on here have. Still Hudson Reed. 

 

Top control does the rainfall head flow

 

Middle sets temperature

 

Bottom does the handset flow 

 

You can have both going at once.

 

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Good price here:

 

https://www.qssupplies.co.uk/bathroom-furniture-shower-taps/57864.htm

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Thanks for the heads up on the price, I'll have a good scout around before buying. 

 

It's thanks to BuildHub numbers that I'm focusing on Hudson Reed, I just prefer the completely round knobs to the ones you guys have. 

 

Interesting the link you post gives an option of with diverter or without. So it seems I need one without, though I wonder if I got one with diverter, how would the unit be different, and could it function with just 2 outlets in use?

 

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Hello.

Efforts are generally focused elsewhere, but I'm still mulling over shower valve options so I'm back again with another question.

 

A valve I Iike says "Hot water temperature 55 to 85 Degrees", and in the manual says - 

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Does this mean it's not suitable for use with my ASHP hot water system, where the tank will generally be at 45-50c?

 

(this one - https://www.victorianplumbing.co.uk/cruze-twin-modern-round-push-button-shower-valve-with-2-outlets?campaign=googlebase&gclid=Cj0KCQiAtqL-BRC0ARIsAF4K3WHWaUvYdYOK3-tAzM3bAkuwrTntu6RqCSAOVy4wduDyWU8hJr0EsssaAjibEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds)

 

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Thank you Peter.

 

Are there any concealed valves (that you're aware of) that will work at lower input temperatures? 

I will have an immersion, but would prefer not to be tied to using it all the time.

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