Shower Mixer

[davenich]

I have a shower mixer valve that is behind the wall and needs to be replaced. Obviously a swine to get at behind the tiled wall. I will replace it with a surface mounted mixer valve to avoid repetition of 'demolition' in the future.
I am thinking of the Mira excel which has an excellent reputation, but expensive. Anyone got any better suggestions for reliability & VfM.
Cheers

 

[kevplumb]

triton aint bad if you havent got hard water as are aqualisia

 

[davenich]

Thanks Kev. Do you agree that since I have to remove the valve I'm better going for surface mount for future maitenance, etc.
Someone told me Bristan valves are good?
I do live in a very soft water area (supplied from Thirlmere &/or Haweswater from the Lake District!!)
Cheers.

 

[kevplumb]

yes the biggest fault i come across is the seat
so the valve drips
new valve
so surface is easier if you need to replace it
btw the old man sunk mine so im praying

 

[ChrisR]

Quite a few concealed mixers have cartridges you can get out from the front, I think. Admittedly the ones I'm thinking of are expensive ones!

 

[bigdek]

the mira excel can be replaced from the front if i am not mistaken.

really good shower and only £329 from Plumbworld or cheaper on Ebay

 

[Bas]

I always recommend Scpetre from City Plumbing (and I alwas recommend surface mount unless easy access)