Installation of a Thermostatic Shower Mixer

Thermostatic mixers can greatly enhance your morning shower and make the process more comfortable. Typically, when buying thermostatic mixers, we are guided by their appearance and price. Of course, anyone wanting to buy a thermostatic mixer should also consider the technical aspects to ensure the mixer is as useful and durable as possible. Its performance will be influenced by the quality of the device itself, as well as its proper installation. See how to do it correctly.

A Thermostatic Mixer to Suit Your Needs

Few people realize this, but multiple mixers are often needed in a bathroom. At least two, and if the bathroom is somewhat more extensive, then most often at least three thermostatic mixers are needed to serve the bathtub, shower, bidet, and two sinks. Home improvement and furniture stores are full of hundreds, if not thousands, of thermostatic mixers in various sizes, styles, and prices. You can freely choose from these devices to find the ones that will best fit the design of the room and also have the best specifications. Shower thermostatic mixers, in particular, deserve special attention. Before purchasing, it is worth paying attention to the quality of control knobs and whether the handle on the thermostatic mixer is handy and easy to use.

Immediately after completing the main tasks related to refreshing the walls and floors, it is crucial to properly flush the pipes. This is a highly important step, although often owners of houses or apartments forget about it. They focus more on installing the new thermostatic mixer, forgetting that impurities might still be in the pipes, potentially affecting the shower's performance negatively. Before you install the thermostatic shower mixer, make sure that the hot water pipe is on the left side, while the cold one is on the right.

If it turns out that the connections are in the reverse position, then more complex tasks will be required. In such a case, it is best to call a specialist. The next activity is arranging the device parts and necessary tools close to where the installation will take place. This is important because you don't want to be searching for a component in various boxes or other rooms during the job. If you have everything at hand, the work will proceed much more smoothly.

Black Thermostatic Shower Mixer – Installation

• Before installation, it is worth checking where the drainage outlet for the sewage is located. If everything is done correctly, it should be under the water approach.
• In particular cases, when hot water is heated using a gas water heater, there may be complications related to lighting and maintaining the flame.
• It is important to note that this occurs when the water flow falls below the minimum value set by the manufacturer. Then it may turn out that the thermostatic mixer will not be able to guarantee the appropriate water temperature. However, this will not be the fault of the device but the gas heater.
• To avoid such unpleasant surprises, it is worth entrusting the installation of a thermostatic shower mixer to a specialist who will also be familiar with the operation of gas heating.

How Long Will It All Take?

Of course, this is an individual matter, and how long it will take to install a thermostatic mixer will depend on the room's specifics, the size of the bathroom, the shower installation method, pipes, and finishes. Any unconventional solutions, although effective, may lead to unforeseen complications. The duration of this task will also depend on experience with such work. If the resident wanting to install the thermostatic mixer is doing it for the first time and has never dealt with such work, the activity might take considerably longer, even three times as much! Typically, however, the installation of a thermostatic mixer to regulate the temperature of hot and cold water is expected to take about 40-50 minutes. Necessary tools for installing a thermostatic mixer include a set of spanners and an adjustable wrench.

A black thermostatic shower mixer will cost a bit more than a traditional shower mixer without the temperature regulation feature. However, it is worth remembering that it is a long-term investment that will surely pay off over the years. How so? Primarily it's a guarantee of lower water and energy consumption, up to 60% savings! Moreover, the shower will take less time because using a mixer with a thermostat makes regulating water temperature incredibly simple. Many people do avoid this option because it is significantly more expensive than the alternative, but one should ask if avoiding waiting, burns, and the risk of cold water supply being suddenly cut off is worth the cost.

Is a Thermostatic Mixer Worth It?

A thermostatic mixer has all the benefits! Properly installed, it ensures safety and comfort, easy regulation of cold and hot water temperature, and incredible convenience. By opting for a thermostatic mixer, we choose to create an incredibly functional bathroom, so let's select a high-quality thermostatic mixer and bathroom accessories that will complement it well. In this case, it is best to choose equipment from one manufacturer to avoid compatibility issues with individual elements.