Mixer Showers

Learn more about mixer showers

A mixer shower combines hot and cold supplies through one valve, so you set the temperature at the control rather than relying on a separate heat source at the shower point.

There are two main types; a manual shower mixer lets you adjust the blend by hand. A thermostatic shower mixer holds the set temperature automatically, so it helps reduce sudden swings in temperature if the supply changes.

Compatibility depends on the water system on site. Mixer showers can work with combi boilers, gravity fed hot water tanks and unvented cylinders, but the right unit depends on pressure, flow and the product specifications.

Typical uses

• Mixer showers suit new bathroom installations, bathroom refurbishments and shower upgrades.

• In commercial and rental properties where reliability matters.

• Projects where temperature stability is important.

• Jobs that need control over water volume and temperature from one fitting.

How to choose the right mixer shower

• Start with the water system. Check whether the property has a combi boiler, hot water tank or unvented cylinder.

• Choose manual or thermostatic. Manual units are simpler, while thermostatic units hold temperature automatically.

• Check the mounting style. Wall mounted shower mixer, exposed shower mixer and concealed shower mixer options suit different pipework and finishes.

• Confirm water pressure and flow rate against the product specifications before you order.

• Pick the finish that suits the project, such as chrome or matte black.

• Check the spray pattern and showerhead style, including rainfall shower mixer options where that suits the space.

Before you order

• Measure the existing pipework and confirm the hot and cold supply positions.

• Check the water pressure and flow rate against the minimum requirements in the product specifications.

• Match the unit to the heating system on site.

• Confirm whether you need a thermostatic model for the setting you are working on.

• Factor in shower mixer installation labour and any extra plumbing work.

If you need help matching a unit to the system on site, speak to your local Travis Perkins branch.

Explore our range of mixer showers

Our range includes thermostatic shower mixer options that give you temperature control and consistency, while manual mixer showers keep things straightforward for standard installations.

You can also choose wall mounted shower mixer, exposed shower mixer and concealed shower mixer options, plus bath and shower mixer styles for properties that need one fitting to serve both. Rainfall shower mixer choices are there for projects that need a different spray pattern.

Order online, use Click & Collect or speak to your local branch team to keep the project on schedule.