I installed Jaquar Fusion thermostatic bath shower mixers during a conversion in 2007. I let the properties out. They have lasted pretty well with the thermostatic and diverter cartridges needing replacing every now and again - some are possibly still the original. Can't really complain about them other than customer service having been a bit sketchy and only one supplier of parts. Anyhow, my plumbers really don't like exchanging parts this and always say the whole unit including the body should be replaced, which is obviously pretty intrusive. They also recommend exposed fittings for reasons which I understand but I prefer concealed.
My plumbers are definitely of the "always rip it out and replace it" mindset which is often probably right but also sometimes questionable.
How long can thermostatic bath shower diverters be expected to last and remain serviceable without changing the body? And what are the best concealed valves for long term reliability and ease of serviceability?
I agree with @Ben-gee. Also, castings are made of soft material, which means there can be a limit to the number of times the cartridges can be replaced unless it's done very carefully.
If you are replacing, my favourite brand for shower mixers is Mira. I've always found their quality and spares availability to be excellent even for models that are decades old.
Thanks - when I first heard of these I mistakenly thought they were designed so that the body could be removed and replaced from the front. That would be amazing!
Thanks - when I first heard of these I mistakenly thought they were designed so that the body could be removed and replaced from the front. That would be amazing!
Is that much different though to what I have at the moment where the thermostatic and diverter cartridges can (in theory) be replaced? I think what the others are saying above is that the body itself wears?
Is that much different though to what I have at the moment where the thermostatic and diverter cartridges can (in theory) be replaced? I think what the others are saying above is that the body itself wears?
I guess this is the point I was making about the fittings I already have. The moving parts are all still available. But I'm being told that the brass body is not up to receiving replacement parts (they mentioned corrosion). These are in 2 bed flats with max 2 occupancy so usage is not going to be excessive.
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