Mixer tap for basin query

[BobbyJoe]

Hi everyone,

At present I have a single one hole mixer tap in the bathroom basin but would like to know is it possible to get a thermostatic mixer tap for a basin? I have a thermostatic shower which is great and the basin tap isn't great and it would be great to install a tap with a temperature I can control just like my shower.

Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated thank you.

 

[steadyon]

1. Yes, you can get them. Search for "thermostatic basin mixer tap".
2. Make sure you get one which suits your system pressure.
2a. If you have a tank fed system, the basin tap pressure of a first floor bathroom with tanks in the loft above will be about 0.2 bar, so low pressure. I doubt you will find a thermostatic basin mixer for this type of system.
2b. If you have a combi boiler, an unvented hot water cylinder or a pumped supply, the pressure is likely to be 1.0 bar or higher, so high pressure.

 

[BobbyJoe]

Would this kind of tap be any good for high pressure water? and do thermostatic basin mixer taps usually cost a bit more than normal tap? Would there be any alternatives to a thermostatic basin mixer tap?

• Boiler: Vokera Easi heat 25 combi boiler
• Water supply: Incoming water for hot and cold water is via the mains water supply
• Boiler on kitchen wall is about 10 metres from bathroom

Flow rate of 10.2l/minute with a 35deg rise
Cold water from tap filled 10 litre bucket in 25 seconds
Hot water from tap filled 10 litre bucket in 60 seconds

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