Recommend Me Some Options For A Suitable Tap! Do I Need Thermostatic?

[Bazzy]

Hi All,

We are having disabled bathroom done that will also be used by other members of the household. The spec for the sink sated that it need to be a square shape so we have option for the ROCA Senso Square Basin with a single Tap Hole. The tap spec satiates that it should have some sort of lever handle/control & we want a basin mixer tap that gives the soft, frothy type of flow. I did not give single thought about taps but have just realised, I need to find ones that will work with the particular sink chosen & there are so many options with such enormous price differences!!

I was thinking that my only option was to get a "Thermostatic" tap was that would regulate to a maximum preset temperature (so the disabled person does not burn themselves) but they are extremely expensive. I have been informed that one can just get an ordinary tap (some of them are also real costly!!) & simply install something called a "TMV" Valve to the pipes feeding the tap & this would work out cheaper - is this true? I want a good, reliable tap - nothing nasty & shoddy but it does not have to be super luxury either! So many choices have left me confused as top what to get with that sink - how much should I be looking to spend & which ones should I consider?

I have attached some pics of the sink to show what it looks like.

Many Thanks!

Bazzy!

 

[AWheating]

tmv valve fitted under the basin will be suitable. you may struggle to fit it inside the wall hung basin tho, what ped are you using? normally a bracket is used on a diabled bathroom to allow leg room under the baisn.

check out doc M sanitary packs.

 

[Bazzy]

tmv valve fitted under the basin will be suitable. you may struggle to fit it inside the wall hung basin tho, what ped are you using? normally a bracket is used on a diabled bathroom to allow leg room under the baisn.

check out doc M sanitary packs.

Hi,

Thanks for the input - The workmen will be fitting everything as I have no clue about these things! The sink will be exactly like that show in the pics - I think it is called semi-pedestal - will this TMV Valve thing fit inside of it? Which makes of taps should I be looking at & what sort of figure should I be looking to spend?

Thanks!
Bazzy!

 

[Plumbstar Tom]

this is what a TMV looks like so add that to the pipe work and it will be hard to hide without a pedestal

http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?um=1...36&start=27&ndsp=33&ved=1t:429,r:7,s:20,i:169

Taps you get what you pay for, low price and it will last upto 5 years and spares will be hard to come by

 

[WHPES]

You can usually hide a TMV behind a wall hung pedestal using (wait for it).....flexi connectors to all 3 ports (yes I know what you flexi haters out there are going to say). You can move the tmv into a tight spot then.

 

[Bazzy]

Hi All,

OK! I bought a Grohe Tap so I guess they have a good reputation & are decent & reliable? Thanks for the info on the TMV Valve - I asked the builders & they told me that if they could not fit it in the pedestal, the they will fit it elsewhere along to tap water feed pipe where it will be accessible - does that sound right?

Thanks!
Bazzy!