oranjeboom Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 Looking to fit a concealed thermostatic valve set with handset and fixed ceiling shower head. I was looking at Grohe but I may have to compromise on a cheaper brand like Drench (never come across them tbh) who give a 15yr guarantee on the valve (10yrs on shower arm and head). Anyone has experience of them? I'm spending a fortune on Schluter wet room so looking to reign in the spend where I can. https://www.drench.co.uk/primrose-concealed-thermostatic-shower-valve-fixed-shower-head-handset-kit vs https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GROHE-Grohtherm-3000-Cosmopolitan-Rainshower-Shower-Solution-Pack-4-118323/142848509617?epid=2254803060&hash=item21426f46b1:g:jC0AAOSw8eFbNk2z (would need to get a true ceiling shower arm) TBH, I don't like the Grohe designs. Ideally what me/the boss wants: No loss in pressure if someone flushes the toilet Looks good and is child-proof Water saving option/feature 'economy mode' (guess that could be another add on product I could buy - restrict flow and duration?) Something that lasts at least 10yrs! Controls that are easy to use (I really dont want to be getting in the shower with the MIL! to show her how to turn the temp up) Will be connected to Sunamp Uniq units and I have at least 6 bar pressure with decent flow rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 Hudson Reed? I found this mixer and posted up asking @Nickfromwales, got the OK. @ProDave at least on here has his in fitted and working. Mixer came from British Bathrooms. Rainfall head from Wayfair and sliding rail / handset from British Bathrooms again. All Hudson Reed. 20 yr g'tee I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProDave Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 Yes I have that shower (and a second one ready to fit when we do the en-suite. But last time I checked when someone else was asking recently, the price from BBC had risen substantially. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 3 minutes ago, ProDave said: Yes I have that shower (and a second one ready to fit when we do the en-suite. But last time I checked when someone else was asking recently, the price from BBC had risen substantially. I think I paid £80 or 90 for mine? Ones with square plates cheaper than the radiused ends. Random link: https://www.victorianplumbing.co.uk/vpsearch.aspx?searchText=hudson reed reign Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oranjeboom Posted March 6, 2019 Author Share Posted March 6, 2019 Thanks gents! @Onoff - you've finally completed your bathroom? Looking good! Also didn't know the BBC had diversified into showers. Discount with valid TV licence? Wife's just come home and changed her shower wishes.? Hoping I can at least slip this in as replacement hand held: https://www.savewatersavemoney.co.uk/products/view/570/mira-eco-shower-head-chrome.html Anyone used these? Daughter tends to spend ages washing her hair. This is advertised to reduce that down to 7L/min Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 (edited) Part numbers: Rail/handset: http://www.britishbathroomcompany.co.uk/slimline-slide-rail-kit-a3041 This mixer: http://www.britishbathroomcompany.co.uk/reign-triple-shower-valve Rainfall head: It wasn't this HR one but v.similar and at the time a real steal. Nearest I can find (cheap): https://www.bellabathrooms.co.uk/hudson-reed-round-fixed-shower-head-300mm-diameter.html? Then the ceiling drop arm. HR again. Will try and find the part numbers for the arm and rainfall shower head. Edit: Hudson Reed AR15 is my ceiling drop arm. Edited March 7, 2019 by Onoff 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpmiller Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 9 hours ago, oranjeboom said: Thanks gents! @Onoff - you've finally completed your bathroom? Looking good! Also didn't know the BBC had diversified into showers. Discount with valid TV licence? Wife's just come home and changed her shower wishes.? Hoping I can at least slip this in as replacement hand held: https://www.savewatersavemoney.co.uk/products/view/570/mira-eco-shower-head-chrome.html Anyone used these? Daughter tends to spend ages washing her hair. This is advertised to reduce that down to 7L/min Yup, had one of these for years. Great head, easy to clean etc. On our electric shower there's a barely-noticeable difference between full and eco, and SWMBO likes the piercing central setting for rinsing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oranjeboom Posted March 7, 2019 Author Share Posted March 7, 2019 Thanks @onoff - shopping list sent to wife for approval!! @dpmiller - may swap hudson reed handheld with the water saver one then and hope the boss does not notice!!! Supplier error...no returns accepted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesP Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 12 hours ago, Onoff said: Part numbers: Rail/handset: http://www.britishbathroomcompany.co.uk/slimline-slide-rail-kit-a3041 This mixer: http://www.britishbathroomcompany.co.uk/reign-triple-shower-valve Rainfall head: It wasn't this HR one but v.similar and at the time a real steal. Nearest I can find (cheap): https://www.bellabathrooms.co.uk/hudson-reed-round-fixed-shower-head-300mm-diameter.html? Then the ceiling drop arm. HR again. Will try and find the part numbers for the arm and rainfall shower head. Edit: Hudson Reed AR15 is my ceiling drop arm. Thanks for this, about to order kit for kids bathrooms, found this: same drop as yours? https://www.victorianplumbing.co.uk/hudson-reed-round-ceiling-arm-300mm-length-chrome-arm16?campaign=googlebase&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIgq3L69jw4AIVBZPtCh3iVwMlEAQYASABEgL9uvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 26 minutes ago, JamesP said: Thanks for this, about to order kit for kids bathrooms, found this: same drop as yours? https://www.victorianplumbing.co.uk/hudson-reed-round-ceiling-arm-300mm-length-chrome-arm16?campaign=googlebase&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIgq3L69jw4AIVBZPtCh3iVwMlEAQYASABEgL9uvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds That's the 300mm. Mine's 150mm: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hudson-Reed-ARM15-Ceiling-Mounted/dp/B00DCQOCBC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 I think @Hecateh went Hudson Reed too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hecateh Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 3 hours ago, Onoff said: I think @Hecateh went Hudson Reed too? I got the Hudson Reid diverter and it's great( - shame the plumbers weren't) it went up £50 between deciding on it and buying it but 'shrugs' The rest isn't Hudson Reid. Used British Bathrooms for most stuff but not the greatest experience. Delivery took 2 weeks longer than promised and whenever I phoned I got stock answers without anyone looking up the specific order AND I have asked for an invoice 5 times and still haven't received one. If they don't send it I will end up without my 20% Vat reclaim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newhome Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 12 minutes ago, Hecateh said: AND I have asked for an invoice 5 times and still haven't received one. If they don't send it I will end up without my 20% Vat reclaim Tell them HMRC is going to contact them if they don’t issue the VAT invoice and this is the final time of asking before you ask HMRC to proceed. Put that in writing and send by letter. And I think you can complain to HMRC actually. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hecateh Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 5 minutes ago, newhome said: Tell them HMRC is going to contact them if they don’t issue the VAT invoice and this is the final time of asking before you ask HMRC to proceed. Put that in writing and send by letter. And I think you can complain to HMRC actually. Thanks I'll do that. It's a few months since I asked since I got caught up in other things (as yu know). But that invoice is worth a lot to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 I can honestly say the only issue I had with British Bathrooms was a delay on one item I ordered that I had to chase. @Hecateh, pm me a copy of your order or similar and I'll email and give them a rocket saying I've recommended them to you and others and how embarrassing it is etc ref their poor service. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hecateh Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 4 hours ago, Onoff said: I can honestly say the only issue I had with British Bathrooms was a delay on one item I ordered that I had to chase. @Hecateh, pm me a copy of your order or similar and I'll email and give them a rocket saying I've recommended them to you and others and how embarrassing it is etc ref their poor service. Thanks muchly I'll pm you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 45 minutes ago, Hecateh said: Thanks muchly I'll pm you Emailed them. Let's see what happens! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oranjeboom Posted March 8, 2019 Author Share Posted March 8, 2019 11 minutes ago, Onoff said: Emailed them. Let's see what happens! Well you can also mention that's put me off them. As I've now ordered from Drench to be on the safe side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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