Shower taps and mixing valves

Mixer, Faucet, or Thermostatic: Which to choose?

The choice of your shower faucet depends on your priorities regarding comfort and water savings:

• The Shower Mixer: Recognizable by its two handles (hot and cold water), it is ideal for retro-style renovations. However, it requires more time to find the perfect temperature.
• The Shower Faucet: With a single handle to control flow and temperature, it is more practical and allows for significant water savings.
• The Thermostatic Faucet: The pinnacle of comfort. It maintains a constant temperature, even in the event of a drop in pressure, and often includes a safety feature against burns at 38°C, ideal for families.

Common issues: Why is your shower faucet leaking?

No need to replace the entire faucet body if a simple part is defective. Our experts have identified the most common problems:

• Dripping from the spout or showerhead: This often indicates wear on the ceramic cartridge (on a mixer) or valves (on a mixer).
• The diverter is not working: If water no longer switches between the bathtub spout and the handheld shower, the manual or automatic diverter needs to be replaced.
• Temperature variation: On a thermostatic mixer, this usually results from the calcification of the filters or the thermostatic cartridge.

How to find the right spare part at ExpertByNet?

To successfully complete your plumbing repair without errors, a few checks are essential before purchase:

1. Identify the brand: Hansgrohe, Grohe, Ideal Standard, Roca... Each manufacturer uses specific cartridges and heads.
2. Measure dimensions: For mixer heads, check the number of grooves (notches on the stem) and the diameter of the threading.
3. Check the spacing: For a complete replacement, the standard spacing is 150 mm, but eccentric fitting kits allow you to adapt to older installations.

Maintenance tips for shiny faucets

Limescale is the number one enemy of your chrome faucets. Regularly clean the aerator strainers to maintain a steady flow and avoid abrasive products that scratch the chrome. Regular maintenance of the cartridge with food-grade silicone grease ensures smooth operation of the handle for years.