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Actually yes, you're quite right there.

I agree. What I want in a sauna is powerful drench of mains-fed cold water.

Within the power limits dictated by the existing cabling, breakers etc. It would be poor advice to encourage the OP to wang in a 10.8kW unit on existing 6mm² cable, for example, without qualified on-site assessment.

not necessarily required if kW rating of new shower does not exceed that of old. Agree with all above about better performance from mixer.

Would you be willing to share the patent identification number??

Ask them to send a man this time! (Runs for cover)

Refurb kits for Ideal fill valves are available -diaphragm washer ,billet etc. CBA to research the part number just now but saves sweat if access is poor e.g. back to wall wc

https://www.toolstation.com/mcalpine-abs3235g-cb-solvent-weld-chrome-plated-straight-connector-x-abs-connector/p31551

Well, after 4 1/2 pages of this kerfuffle there's no way I'd consider buying a house in Bournemouth!

Snickers toolcoat always did me back in the day when I wore separate trousers (my winter workwear is snickers onepiece overalls with the holster pockets). I'm unlikely to change my brand loyalty now.

I think Bristan Club

A thin bead of transparent silicone applied to the top and side (cleaned!) surfaces. Or: demount mixer, remove cover plates and gob up the gap between pipe and tile.

Get your friendly independent plumber to replace the internal stopcock...and follow him out to the street when he goes to turn the water off! :)

^^^ Agree with above!

May only require https://www.screwfix.com/p/arctic-hayes-siamp-diaphragm-washer-29mm/5006j Accessed by undoing the large knurled nut on the fill valve. water off, obvs.

Going by the avocado tint and the presence of 4(!) fixing bolts I'd date that to the very early seventies. Not saying it can't be fixed but IMO retirement would be the kinder option.

McAlpine products are generally excellent, better engineered and more solid than cheaper alternatives. Never saw a bad one. Can't imagine what went wrong in this case; dare I suggest user error?

If it's Truwell pipe from the 70's the only good option is to replace the lot.

https://www.screwfix.com/p/bristan-1-2-bsp-quarter-turn-ceramic-tap-valves-pack/8367j