does anyone know what this is?

[plcanonica]

Hi,
I'm having trouble with the shower in our new house: the water is always too hot! Even when the temperature control knob is right down at the lowest temperature the water is really hot. I believe it's the mixer valve for a couple of reasons:
1. Hot and cold water work fine in the bath which is fed by the same pump;
2. It's easy to turn the temperature knob towards a higher temperature but really hard to turn it towards a lower temperature.
I'm attaching a picture of the taps and one of the logo on it: can anyone tell me what kind of valve this is? I'd like to replace it with the same one if possible so as not to change the pipework behind...
Help please?

Paolo.

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• plcanonica
• 14 Aug 2012
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• plcanonica
• 14 Aug 2012
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[Dan Robinson]

Looks like a Trevi Shower... Possibly Grohe.


If the place was empty for a period of time, the cartridge could b seized. You could try removing it and leaving it to soak in vinegar. Otherwise you probably need a new cartridge.

 

[longdogs]

Post your pics on showerdoc.com and they will identify the shower for you and probably be able to supply any parts.

 

[SimonH2]

Looks like a Trevi Shower... Possibly Grohe.

Ah, handy - looks just like the one I have in the flat and my local merchant couldn't identify the logo.

Post your pics on showerdoc.com and they will identify the shower for you and probably be able to supply any parts.

Top tip - I could do with a new part or two for mine.

Back to the OP. It looks like the one I have in the flat.
That too is quite tight to turn towards cold - I've just put it down to compressing a spring vs unloading a spring. A plastic bit behind the temperature knob has broken, so it can be turned further than it should - extra whole turns extra. Thus when the pointer suggests it should be 30-something˚, it's much much hotter - it works fine if you turn it back far enough.

Now I have an idea of the make, and an idea where to go for spares, I can look at fixing it. Never fancied trying to replace it with it being built in. Also been a bit uncomfortable having to warn new tenants not to turn it too far.

 

[seco services]

Thats a crosswater logo.

 

[oilboffin]

Yep crosswater

 

[Dan Robinson]

Furry muff - couldn't see it clearly on my screen. Shows that they are all probably made in the same factory though innit

 

[Charnwood]

The black inserts on the knobs are too small for Trevi.