Thermostatic Bath / Shower Mixer - Do I Need One?

[S1llyB1lly]

Hello guys, I'm just trying to spec a bath tap ad shower head for the bathroom and wondering if I need a thermostatic one? I know what they do ie. keep water at same temp if another tap is suddenly opened up in the house, but do I need one if I have a combi boiler? Install is in a 2 bed flat occupied by two people.

There is obviously a big price difference between a regular and a thermostatic bath / shower mixer.

 

[XtraRaptor]

They save time when using the shower

 

[snes]

Balancing hot and cold between taps is a real faff - and as thermostatic bar mixers are so cheap, I would suggest investing in one.

I don't think you'll regret it.

 

[muggles]

I'd say more needed than ever with a combi, which is more prone to temperature fluctuations than other types of hot water system