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[DKenn]

Hello...

I need to get a new bath mixer, and high-rise mixer for a basin. I have been looking online (e.g. B&Q/Screwfix, Victoria Plum) and found a wide range of products from a number of brands (e.g. Nuie, Etal) that mean little to me. I am wondering if anyone has any useful opinions on these brands and/or anything to look out for?

 

[CBW]

Steer clear of Victoria plum and Victoria plumbing. Stick to branded stuff like Bristan, Pegler, Grohe, et al. Screwfix/B&Q same parent company.

 

[DKenn]

Thanks for the reply.

I always look B&Q and Screwfix (part of Kingfisher Group) as they do seem to stock a variation of product lines.

All the products seem to have brand names - just brands I don't recognise.

What is the issue with Victoria Plum & Plumbing?

 

[CBW]

What is the issue with Victoria Plum & Plumbing?

I’ve just heard poor stories regarding these companies, and I believe their customer service is shocking. Some “brand” names are actually companies own.

 

[Exedon]

What is the issue with Victoria Plum & Plumbing?

As above terrible company's through long and bitter experience we now refuse to fix brassware bought on the Internet unless it's branded.
The makes suggested by CBW are all good.