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Stunning, distinctive and yet stylishly ‘old fashioned'. All words that are frequently used to describe Crosswater's Belgravia range. In a world where we all constantly strive for what's new, it's always a keen reminder of how good things already are when we see a piece of work like this one outlet shower valve.
Completely contemporary behind its panel, this thermostatic valve still offers all the mod cons of our other valves. And yet on the outside, Crosswater have successfully managed to capture the traditional look with the intricately detailed back plate and by using a ceramic handle lever to control the water intensity and a crosshead valve to control the temperature. So whether your bathroom is modern classic or modern contemporary, there will always be a place for this wonderful system.
Features:
Dimensions:
Completely contemporary behind its panel, this thermostatic valve still offers all the mod cons of our other valves. And yet on the outside, Crosswater have successfully managed to capture the traditional look with the intricately detailed back plate and by using a ceramic handle lever to control the water intensity and a crosshead valve to control the temperature. So whether your bathroom is modern classic or modern contemporary, there will always be a place for this wonderful system.
Features:
- One outlet thermostatic shower valve with one ceramic handle lever and one crosshead valve
- Ceramic disc technology for smooth control and a drip-free outlet
- Automatic shutdown if hot or cold water fails
- Temperature limit at 42° which can be increased or decreased upon installation
- Made out of solid brass with a Chrome plated finish
- Fully serviceable from the front for easy maintenance
- Suitable for low, medium and high pressure systems - minimum 0.2 bar required
- WRAS approved to TMV2
- 15 year manufacturers guarantee
Dimensions:
- Portrait: W170 x H250mm
| Product Code | BL1000RC_LV-VS+ |
|---|---|
| Type | Concealed Shower Valves |
| Brand | Crosswater |
| Brand Range | Crosswater Belgravia Lever |
| GuaranteeMore information | 15 Years |
Guarantee
Please note that these guarantees are provided by the manufacturer, and will be subject to individual exclusions, exceptions, and terms and conditions, for example avoiding abrasive bleach-based cleaning products.
If you need further info about a specific manufacturer's guarantee, please contact our team.
| Cartridge TypeMore information | Ceramic Disc |
|---|---|
| Number of OutletsMore information | 1 Outlet |
| Material | Brass |
| Temperature Control | Thermostatic |
Taps use either a ceramic disc cartridge or a rubber compression washer to control flow. Rubber washers will naturally wear down with use, and the tap handle will require more and more rotations to turn on or off. On the plus side, it's very easy to replace a rubber washer and they're available everywhere.
Ceramic disc cartridges need only a 90-degree rotation to fully open or close, and the 2 ceramic plates are incredibly hard-wearing and resilient. They're more expensive to make, but they allow for a huge range of designs, easy operation and simple maintenance if needed.
Whilst it is rare for a ceramic cartridge to need replacing, you may very occasionally need to remove and rinse the cartridge if grit or debris within the water system is preventing the 2 plates from closing properly. Much like replacing a rubber washer, this is a quick and easy job, and will ensure many years of use.
This indicates how many water outlets you can pair with your shower valves. Choosing valves with more outlets will give you flexibility over the number of products you can add to your shower.
Each outlet from your shower valve will divert water to the section of your shower that needs it, so each extra outlet allows you to add another product. For example: with 1 outlet you could have just a fixed shower head. 2 outlets will allow you to have a fixed shower head and shower handset. 3 will allow both of these with the addition of a body jet.
| Shape | Square |
|---|---|
| Mounting Type | Wall Mounted |
| Finish Texture | Polished |
| Finish | Chrome, White |
| Style | Traditional |
| Orientation | Portrait |
| Handle Type | Crosshead, Dual Control, Lever |
| Width (mm) | 170 |
|---|---|
| Height (mm) | 250 |
| Depth (mm) | 175 |
| Minimum Water PressureMore information | 0.2 |
|---|
Your water pressure depends on your home's water system. It’s important to consider water pressure when buying a new tap or shower. Buying a product with a minimum water pressure that’s too high for your home will result in poor performance.
- With a combi boiler you can usually expect between 1 and 2 bar
- With a gravity system (cold water tank in attic) you may have as little as 0.1 or 0.2 bar upstairs, and perhaps 0.5 bar downstairs
- With a high pressure unvented system (hot water cylinder, no cold water tank) you will generally have between 1 and 3 bar
You can install an item with a low minimum pressure rating on a high pressure system, but avoid installing an item with a high minimum rating on a low pressure system! Read our guide to water pressure to learn more.
