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Best mixer shower 2023: Find the top shower for your bathroom from £90

Mixer showers are a common sight in UK bathrooms, so ubiquitous and reliable that you won’t even think about them as you use them. They mix hot and cold water from your tanks or combi boiler and come in a wide range of shapes and sizes, from fancy dual-outlet models feeding multiple shower heads to minimalist units with all the plumbing concealed. Ideally, they provide a warm, comfy shower with enough flow to cover most of your body and rinse the shampoo from your hair, but this isn’t always the case. Poor showers or showers attached to the wrong hot water system can spoil your day by refusing to stick to one temperature or failing to produce enough pressure. Where a good shower starts off your morning in style, a bad one can leave you feeling chilly and frustrated.

That’s why we’ve compiled this rundown of the best mixer showers, based on expert guidance and extensive research. If you want a mixer shower you can rely on, we’ve got something for your system, needs and budget.

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Best mixer shower: At a glance

  • Best budget option: Triton Dene Cool Touch Bar | £100
  • Best dual outlet: Grohe Euphoria 180 Cosmopolitan | £479
  • Best value: Aqualisa Midas MD110S | £189
  • Best for low pressure: Mira Atom EV | £150
  • Best smart digital shower: Aqualisa Visage Q Smart | £549

How to choose the best mixer shower for you

First of all, a mixer shower won’t be the right choice for every bathroom. To make one work, you need either a vented water heating system, with a separate hot water tank in an airing cupboard and a cold-water tank in the loft, or a combi boiler pushing out both hot and cold. If you only have access to mains water in your shower room or bathroom, then an electric shower will be your only choice, while some gravity-fed systems might not create enough pressure to drive enough water through the shower. If that’s the case, you’ll either need to go electric, or find a power shower with a built-in pump.

Still looking for a mixer shower? Well, they come in three basic types.

Manual mixer showers are as simple as they come, with a valve mixing the feeds from the hot and cold-water tanks or combi boiler and manual controls to alter the water flow and the balance of hot and cold. The advantage of manual mixer showers is that they’re cheap and easy to fit, although you still probably want to leave it to a professional rather than try and tackle it yourself. The disadvantage is that you don’t get any safety features, making them a scalding risk, and they have no features to regulate water flow, so if your hot or cold supply drops off, the flow and temperature change with it.

Thermostatic mixer showers work in a similar way, but with a thermostatic valve that regulates both the temperature and the water flow. Here, the advantage is that you can set a temperature (or leave the shower on a setting) and it will mix the water to reach that temperature and then maintain it. What’s more, the flow is regulated to avoid sudden drops of temperature or pressure. The downside? Your shower’s going to cost more and may be slightly more challenging to fit.

Digital showers take thermostatic showers to the next level, using a digital thermostat to control the flow and temperature and ensure that both remain consistent. They can be controlled remotely by an independent control unit, which makes the fitting more flexible, and we’re even seeing some smart showers, which can be controlled through a smartphone app. You can have preset heat and power settings and get the same temperature and pressure every time. All this sounds great, but unlike thermostatic showers, they need both hot and cold-water feeds and a mains electricity supply. This means they’re not only more expensive to buy, but more difficult and expensive to fit.

There’s more than one valve technology out there, too, offering different methods of control. Single lever showers have (no surprise) a single lever, which moves up and down to regulate the flow and side to side to control the temperature. Sequential showers have a single rotary control. The flow rate remains constant, but the more you turn it, the warmer it gets. Concentric showers have one control – usually the temperature – embedded within the other – usually the flow. Bar mixer showers encase the valve within a bar, with the temperature control at one end and the flow control at the other. Finally, some concealed showers have a Dual control system, with separate controls for flow and temperature.

Concealed or exposed?

Mixer showers often come in concealed or exposed versions or will be described as concealed or exposed. All this means is that, for concealed mixer showers, the valve and all the plumbing is built into the wall or behind the tiles of the shower cubicle. Only the controls, the shower head and the rail it sits on will be visible, along with any shower hose emerging from the wall. On a digital shower, the controls may be on a separate panel, too.

With an exposed shower, the valve and the controls will be built into a bar or module that attaches to the wall, along with the head, the rail and the shower hose. As you might expect, this isn’t as neat, but will generally be cheaper and easier to fit.

Is there anything else worth looking out for?

Most mixer showers will state a minimum and maximum water pressure, which can be useful if you know yours is unusually low or exceptionally high. Some will also have safety and maintenance features, including limescale protection and a maximum temperature setting to stop older and younger family members whacking it up and taking a trip to A&E.

Beyond that, check out the quality of the hose and the head or heads. A good head with different spray settings or pressure maximising features can make a huge difference to the whole experience and could even save you from wasting water. And you won’t know the value of a well-made, flexible hose until you’ve experienced one that constantly twists your shower head out of position, or splits after a year or two of use – often while you’re in the shower.

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1.

Triton Dene Cool Touch Bar: Best budget mixer shower

Price when reviewed: £100 | Check price at Plumbworld
Triton’s low-cost mixer shower comes in a range of concentric, sequential and bar versions, with or without a fixed shower head on top of the standard handset. The Cool Touch Bar version is particularly good value, with the valve in a slick-looking Chrome bar that has the temperature control on the left and the flow control on the right. Your plumber can set a maximum temperature during installation, and this can only be overridden through an override button just above the control.

The Dene Cool Touch gets a lot of praise for its flexibility. If you’ve got plenty of pressure you can have a really powerful shower, but you can still get a decent flow at lower pressures. You get high-quality fixtures and fittings, and the Cool Touch bar valve is cleverly designed never to get scalding hot to the touch. It’s also easy to use, while the bundled handset gives you three effective spray patterns. On a tight budget? You can still afford a decent mixer shower – and this is it.

Key specs – Maximum flow rate: 20l/min; Flow rate at minimum pressure: 3l/min; Minimum sustained water pressure: 0.1 bar; Maximum sustained water pressure: 5 bar; Controls: Rotary power, rotary temperature; Heads and handsets: 3 spray handset; Features: Cool-touch bar valve; Warranty: 5 years

2. Grohe Euphoria 180 Cosmopolitan: Best dual outlet mixer shower

Price when reviewed: £479 | Check price at Victoria Plumb
This wall-mounted, bar mixer shower has plenty going for it, including a large 180mm rain head and a separate three-spray handset. Like most of the company’s bathroom products, the parts feel solid and made to last, with rotary controls on each end of the compact bar that are easy to shift and give you great control.

A button on the right-hand temperature control can be used to override the 38° SafeStop temperature limiter, which should keep older users and younger children from a painful scalding. Meanwhile, the left-hand flow control doubles as a selector for switching between the rain head and the handset.

The Euphoria 180 needs a decent level of pressure to produce enough flow for an effective shower; 1 bar will get you going, but you really need more for a satisfactory clean. If that’s not a problem, this is a great shower, with some extra features, such as SpeedClean descaling, to prolong its working life.

Key specs – Maximum flow rate: 9.6l/min; Flow rate at minimum pressure: N/S; Minimum sustained water pressure: 1 bar; Maximum sustained water pressure: 5 bar; Controls: Rotary power, rotary temperature; Heads and handsets: 180mm rain head, 3 spray handset; Features: SpeedClean descaling, SafeStop safety lock; Warranty: 5 years

Check price at Victoria Plumb

3.

Aqualisa Midas MD110S: Best value thermostatic mixer

Price when reviewed: £189 | Check price at Amazon
Aqualisa’s Midas line is a popular choice among plumbers and bathroom fitters, giving you good design and a high-quality construction in an easy-fit, compact bar mixer. The 110 comes in versions with a bath filler and a fixed overhead rain shower, but this version with a 4-spray handset is fantastic value. It’s flexible enough to work at both low and high pressures, delivering a good flow and consistent temperature.

There’s a temperature lock, set at installation, which can be overridden using the button on the left-hand temperature control, while the right-hand control doubles as an on/off switch as well as a flow control. Meanwhile, the spray head has four patterns, including an eco pattern designed to save water by up to 25%, depending on the water system. Users find that this shower looks great and works a treat, making it a great option for a new bathroom or as an upgrade from an existing mixer shower.

Key specs – Maximum flow rate: 15l/min; Flow rate at minimum pressure: 8l/min; Minimum sustained water pressure: 0.1 bar; Maximum sustained water pressure: 10 bar; Controls: Rotary power, rotary temperature; Heads and handsets: 4 spray handset; Features: Adjustable max temperature lock, automatic shutdown; Warranty: 5 years

4. Mira Atom EV: Best thermostatic mixer for low pressure

Price when reviewed: £150 | Check price at Screwfix
The Mira Atom is another thermostatic bar shower, but this one’s speciality is low water pressure. While the flow at 0.1 bar is still a risible 3.4l per minute, the shower uses Mira’s Magni-Flo technology to make the most of whatever pressure you have, giving you up to 24l per minute at 5 bar. It’s not fussy about water systems, either, working with gravity-fed systems and combi boilers without any hassle.

This one won’t give your plumber or fitter any trouble, and it’s easy to use with just the standard flow and temperature controls. Users like the clean looks and consistently good showers. There’s a temperature lock with an override button on the temperature control, while Mira’s CoolShield tech keeps the bar and the controls from warming up too much while in use. If you’re struggling to get a decent flow from your existing mixer, the Atom EV could be just what you need.

Key specs – Maximum flow rate: 24l/min; Flow rate at minimum pressure: 3.4l/min; Minimum sustained water pressure: 0.1 bar; Maximum sustained water pressure: 5 bar; Controls: Rotary power, rotary temperature; Heads and handsets: 4 spray handset; Features: Adjustable max temperature lock, automatic shutdown, Mira CoolShield; Warranty: 5 years

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5.

Triton Revere Rear-Fed Concealed: Best budget concealed mixer shower

Price when reviewed: £150 | Check price at Screwfix
Concealed mixer showers can be complicated to site and install, and we definitely wouldn’t recommend it for the average DIYer. However, the Triton Revere keeps things about as straightforward as possible, with just a 203mm fixed head that attaches to your tiled wall and a simple dual-control setup on a separate chrome plate. Despite appearances, it uses a concentric valve to regulate the flow and temperature.

This means you don’t get a handset for targeted rinsing and cleaning, nor any spray patterns to switch between. However, you get a good, strong flow even without a lot of pressure, and a positively boisterous flow if you’ve got a few bars to work with. If you like the thought of a great shower with no fuss, at a price you can afford, the Revere is an excellent buy.

Key specs – Maximum flow rate: 35l/min; Flow rate at minimum pressure: 4. 9l/min; Minimum sustained water pressure: 0.1 bar; Maximum sustained water pressure: 5 bar; Controls: Rotary power, rotary temperature; Heads and handsets: Single spray head; Features: Adjustable max temperature lock, automatic shutdown; Warranty: 5 years

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6. Mira Element BIV: Best concealed thermostatic mixer

Price when reviewed: £392 | Check price at Plumbworld
While the Element is one of Mira’s concealed thermostatic mixer showers, it has a lot in common with the exposed Atom EV. It’s flexible enough to handle most water systems where there’s heat to work with, and it’s comfortable with both low- and high-pressure supplies. It also has Magni-flo technology to maximise the flow rate, along with an eco setting in the handset that’s designed to reduce your water consumption by up to 30%.

This one uses a single lever control system, where you pull it up and away from the surface to increase the pressure and left-to-right to adjust the temperature. There’s a maximum temperature stop that can be set during installation, and the thermostatic control maintains a nice, steady temperature. It’s also easier to fit than some concealed showers, although it’s a job that’s still best left to the professionals unless you’re confident that you know what you’re doing. It’s not the cheapest concealed thermostatic mixer, but it is one of the best.

Key specs – Maximum flow rate: 13l/min at 0.5 bar; Flow rate at minimum pressure: 5.2l/min; Minimum sustained water pressure: 0.1 bar; Maximum sustained water pressure: 5 bar; Controls: Single lever for flow and temperature; Heads and handsets: 5 spray handset; Features: Mira Magni-Flo, Eco setting, adjustable max temperature, automatic shutdown; Warranty: 5 years

Check price at Plumbworld

7.

Aqualisa Visage Q Smart: Best smart digital shower

Price when reviewed: £549 | Check price at Victoria Plum
The Aqualisa Visage Q Smart might not look like a digital shower, but you don’t need fancy touch-sensitive panels to get the latest smart shower features. It combines the company’s SmartValve with a simple and elegant Chrome wall control. The top button is a one-touch start and stop button, while the rotary control underneath is the temperature control, with the blue LED above it flashing when the desired temperature has been reached. Meanwhile, the four-spray head gives you three water patterns plus an eco mode, which promises water savings of up to 25%,

To make the most of this shower, you can use it with Aqualisa’s app, which connects the SmartValve to your Wi-Fi network and enables you to set personalised temperature, flow and timer settings and even track your water usage. You can also use an Alexa or Google smart speaker to start your shower through voice control. You need a decent amount of pressure to get this one running smoothly, but if that’s the case then this is the futuristic shower that you’ve been waiting for.

Key specs – Maximum flow rate: 12l/min; Flow rate at minimum pressure: 8l/min; Minimum sustained water pressure: 1 bar; Maximum sustained water pressure: 7 bar; Controls: One touch start/stop control, rotary temperature, smart app controls, Wi-Fi; Heads and handsets: 4 spray handset; Features: Adjustable max temperature lock, automatic shutdown; Warranty: 5 years

8. Mira Activate: Best digital shower for low-pressure

Price when reviewed: £619 | Check price at Screwfix
If you’re not blessed with high water pressure in your system, that doesn’t mean giving up on your smart digital shower dreams. The Mira Activate is another digital model with built-in wireless connectivity and smart features, but this one will cope with water pressures from 0. 1bar and still deliver a 6l per minute flow. To make fitting easier, it includes an external power supply with a three-metre cable and a 3-pin plug, while it’s a simple retrofit for popular showers from Mira and Aqualisa.

This one comes with a compact, round LED temperature and flow controller-display, which you can use to control the flow and temperature just by tapping on screen buttons and rotating the chrome bezel. The controller even has presets for more active or relaxing showers, along with an Eco preset that reduces the flow. You can also control the shower through Mira’s mobile app, with custom presets and real-time temperature controls at your fingertips. Users like the consistent temperature and pressure and the range of presets, making this a great alternative to Aqualisa’s Q and Quartz smart showers, especially if you’re on a gravity-fed system rather than a combi boiler.

Key specs – Maximum flow rate: 12l/min; Flow rate at minimum pressure: 6l/min; Minimum sustained water pressure: 0. 1 bar; Maximum sustained water pressure: 1 bar; Controls: Digital controller, smart app controls, Bluetooth; Heads and handsets: 4 spray handset; Features: Phased shutdown; Warranty: 5 years

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Shower mixers in top quality and design

With a shower mixer, you can conveniently set the water volume and temperature via a lever or two separate handles. Your central control unit provides you with unprecedented showering indulgence. hansgrohe has a variety of models and designs to offer you – plus you can also get matching taps and mixers for your wash basin, bath tub and bidet. How to create a consistent overall look in your bathroom.

A variety of designs: tailored to meet your individual needs

You can also choose from a variety of hansgrohe style collections to suit your particular bathroom ambience: Avantgarde, Modern or Classic. When it comes to surface finishes, you can select gleaming chrome, also in combination with elegant white. The Metropol Classic range looks resplendent in chrome with fine gold accents. Moreover, the mixers vary in terms of their shape and outline: angular silhouette or round areas. Rounded edges or linear designs. This creates visuals of self-contained elegance.

Exposed installation shower mixers: achieved with very little effort

Mixers for exposed installation are mounted on the wall, and can be installed on existing connections with minimal effort. The easy solution if you want to modernise your bathroom. The hose connection is located on the mixer itself. Find out more about exposed mixers here.

Concealed installation shower mixers: merged with the wall in minimalist style

On the shower mixers for concealed installation, the technology disappears behind the wall. This creates more space for you to enjoy your showers. The tried-and-tested hansgrohe iBox Universal is built into the wall. Decide which concealed mixer you like, and thus keep lots of options open to you for subsequent enhancements and modifications. Find out more about concealed mixers here.

Easy to operate: with single lever mixer, two handles or at the touch of a button

hansgrohe shower mixers can be operated via single lever shower mixer, twin-lever mixer tap or intuitively, at the touch of a button (Select). Keep it minimalist with a single lever mixer from the Talis range. The temperature and water volume are set via its slender pin handle. The 2-handle Logis Classic shower mixer stands out due to its two nostalgic star handles. Where multiple showers are used, such as an overhead and hand shower, you can switch water source on the mixer’s diverter. With the ShowerSelect range, you can even switch over at the simple touch of a button, thanks to tried-and-tested Select technology. Select represents the ultimate in showering convenience.

Are you determined not to accept any compromises when it comes to your shower control system? If so, please also find out all about our thermostatic shower mixers. These automatically balance out any fluctuations in supply lines, and the set water temperature always remains constant. Find out more about the advantages offered by our thermostatic shower mixers here.

Manufacturer ranking of the best bathroom shower faucets by price, quality and reviews 2022-2023

The reliability of plumbing is one of the important components of home coziness and comfort. Not only beauty and ease of use, but also safety depends on it. We have prepared for you a rating of the best bathroom shower faucets 2022-2023, taking into account the price and quality of models, as well as the reliability of manufacturers.

At the heart of our “hot five” are representatives of well-known brands, as well as those chosen by the buyers of the Lanskoy shopping mall, as well as our experts – employees of plumbing and water supply equipment stores. The top list is subjective, does not pretend to be the final truth and is not a direct guide to buying. However, you can use this information when choosing.

Grohe

A well-known German brand that produces a wide range of various shut-off plumbing equipment and, first of all, faucets. There are models for the kitchen, bath, shower, as well as combined models. The price range is wide, although the lower limit cannot be called very democratic. If the price is suspiciously low, carefully study the seller’s documents: the Grohe brand is often faked (pressed silumin fakes from China have become a byword).

Speaking about the brand’s shower faucets, most often there is only an outlet for a watering can, so it is convenient to use them only in booths and special corners. At the same time, the equipment is distinguished by a minimalist design, up to the fact that they are a base to which the switch lever is connected, and the mixing of water takes place in a tank built into the wall (concealed installation).

Jacob Delafon

A brand known since the end of the 19th century, considered the creator of the “French plumbing industry”. Today, its factories produce a variety of sanitary ware and accessories for it – from toilet bowls to sinks and even jacuzzi bowls. Own production of mixers and taps in this case is an urgent need – the design of products often intersects, forming a single ensemble. And from a technical point of view, it is easier to buy elements that fit each other in size, because they are made for each other, than to select something separately.

The brand regularly updates the flagship line of shower faucets. Metal parts are made by casting, a ceramic cartridge is used inside, so the products can be considered almost eternal. Cons – high price and lack of budget models in this segment.

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Lemark

The Czech brand, which is not even 20 years old, has managed to win a wide audience. The main consumers are the republics of the former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe. We believe this is due to the fact that the brand is still young, and the number of its admirers will increase further on both sides of the Atlantic. A reasonable ratio of price and quality is what the manufacturer is credited with. It may not have such a rich history as others, the product design is simpler, the assortment is smaller, but almost all users note the reliability of assembly and ease of installation.

Shower models are compact, although they are mounted completely outside the wall. The advantages include the absence of protruding handles, while the temperature control knobs have comfortable protrusions – the hand does not slip when used. Built-in cartridges confidently hold pressure and work flawlessly even in the absence of a coarse filter.

Roca

The Spanish company, known primarily for its sanitary ceramics, including those that meet the challenges of the times. One of the latest innovations in the spirit of the “green” agenda is a hybrid sink and toilet. The same subject is the basis of shut-off valves, in particular, mixers. Less unnecessary metal, longer operation, unpretentious maintenance – these are the priority areas of the brand.

Indeed, shower faucets are quite compact, take up little space, while their service life is decent. Most models have not only a watering can outlet, but also a small faucet – really, why drive water through a hose if a smaller amount can be obtained from a spout built into the mixer itself?

Top 7 Best Steel Bathtubs

Steel bathtubs are the golden mean between the high price of acrylic products and the complexity of cast iron products. They are easy to install, have a wide range of sizes and are durable. The main secret is the choice of not only a suitable model, but also a manufacturer with a good reputation. We present the top 7 best steel bathtubs – the latest ranking of 2020 based on the results of monitoring reviews on the Internet.

Ravak

Czech company founded in 1991. Here, faucets are treated more like accessories, as the main products are bathtubs, toilets and shower enclosures. For the latter, the brand produces a wide variety of products – from the aforementioned faucets to partitions and seats. One of them, the reclining Ovo model, has created a long-lasting trend in showering comfort.

Users note durability and reliability, including resistance to sand and rust in water, reliability of assembly. The models are equipped with ceramic amplifiers that prolong the service life. The design is usually futuristic. The disadvantages include not the lowest prices, as well as inaccessibility in “ordinary” stores.

In our ranking of the best bathroom shower faucet manufacturers 2022-2023, far from all are mentioned – a number of brands also deserve good consumer reviews. You can learn more about them and choose the most suitable ones in plumbing stores in Lanskoy shopping center. Specialists will provide all the necessary information and help you make the right choice.

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TOP 11 best budget bathroom and shower faucets: rating 2022

TOP 11 best budget bathroom and shower faucets: rating 2022

First SANTECHNIKA showroom offers a rating of 15 budget faucets from well-known German, Chinese and Russian brands.

Rating

Choosing a good bath or shower faucet is not an easy task for many reasons. In 2022, some plumbing manufacturers simply left the Russian market. However, the remaining brands are more than enough to satisfy the taste and wallet of any consumer. The experts of the store-salon “First SANTECHNIKA” offer a rating of 15 budget faucets from well-known German, Chinese and Russian brands.
All faucets of the rating have a universal design and will last for many years.

Before you buy a faucet, you should think about many things: its practicality, appearance, technical parameters. Mixer characteristics such as material, control, availability of an inverter, additional functions of the mixer are of great importance. It is important to mention special technological functions that are unique to the products of a certain brand.

It is also worth noting one of the most important characteristics of the mixer – its color and surface. Depending on the collection and brand, the color of the technological product, the faucet can be presented in many colors – from classic glossy chrome to exotic colors, such as green satin (matt) finish.
In this rating, we will consider mostly inexpensive models, each of which has undeniable advantages and is available for buying a mixer directly in a showroom or on order.

Mixers Am.Pm

Am.Pm brand faucets are represented by a wide range of shower and bath faucets. This review includes faucets from the Am.Pm X-Joy, Am.Pm Like collections and Am.Pm Gem faucets.
Budget collections, however, have all the advantages of the original products of a European brand – high-quality fittings, impeccable workmanship and original design.

Bath mixer with shower Am.Pm X-Joy F85A10000

Compact faucet AM.PM X-Joy F85A10000 with a spectacular design is easy to install on the wall through 2 holes and is ready for daily use: a special coating is very resistant to mechanical damage and wear.

The unusual design of the faucet handle gives the product dynamics and is very easy to operate. The faucet has two points of water supply – to a fixed spout with aerator and a shower head. Due to the use of the proprietary SoftMotion ceramic cartridge, the faucet operates very quietly.

The faucet is optimally combined with other sanitary ware from Am.Pm – this can be useful if you need to replace the Am.Pm shower head.

Pros:

  • original design
  • Simple control
  • For the whole family
  • Reliable SoftMotion

    • Cartridge

Cons:

  • Fixed spout
Thermostatic mixer Am.

Pm Like F8050000

This faucet belongs more to the mid-budget segment, however, it is one of the most affordable solutions with a built-in thermostatic sensor function.

The highlights of the AM.PM Like F8050000 bath and shower faucet are the built-in thermostatic cartridge with signature Vernet element and the unique, streamlined Dynamic Organic design look. The sensor itself determines a comfortable temperature for taking water procedures – with this mixer it is simply impossible to get burned or get under a stream of cold water.

Among the features of the mixer, one can also highlight the Rub and Clean aerator with a self-cleaning function – water is supplied evenly.

Pros:

  • Original design Dynamic Organic
  • Excellent functionality
  • One of the most affordable thermostatic faucets
  • Reliable cartridge Vernet

Cons:

  • Control takes some getting used to
  • Fixed spout
Bath mixer with shower Am.

Pm Gem F90A10000

The budget segment faucet from the Am.Pm collection in the original design from the Austrian bureau GP designpartners stands out among its counterparts with its unique hexagonal shape and will become a good “point of attraction” in a bathroom of any size and design.

The faucet is equipped with a classic solution from the Am.Pm brand – a 35 mm SoftMotion ceramic cartridge. The cartridge provides perfect control of the faucet and withstands significant pressure drops, which is not uncommon in high-rise buildings.

Pros:

  • Original design by GP designpartners
  • Durable SoftMotion Cartridge

Cons:

  • Fixed spout
Mixer Am.Pm Like F8010016 for bath and shower

The design of this faucet by Am.Pm is made in the Dynamic Organic style – the original smooth lines will perfectly fit into the interior, decorated in natural forms. And this form perfectly saves efforts to clean the mixer from plaque – the drops simply roll off the surface.

Like many models even in the budget segment, the Am.Pm Gem F90A10000 mixer is equipped with a SoftMotion ceramic cartridge, which provides a wide mixer control zone and tolerates even large pressure drops in the riser.

Pros:

  • Original Dynamic Organic Design
  • Easy to clean
  • Durable SoftMotion Cartridge

Cons:

  • Fixed spout

Grohe faucets

Shower and bath faucets from the Grohe brand are a good choice for those who want to be sure of the quality of real German faucets without sacrificing quality even in the budget segment. The review presents inexpensive brand faucets from the Grohe Cosmopolitan, Grohe Eurosmart New collections and Grohe Grohtherm thermostatic faucets.

Grohe Eurosmart Cosmopolitan faucet 32831000

The slim lines of the Grohe Eurosmart Cosmopolitan faucet will please connoisseurs of good and unusual design, and the ease of use will appeal to all family members – the faucet is equipped with a GROHE SilkMove ceramic cartridge and is controlled simply and precisely.

All Grohe bath and shower faucets are coated with GROHE StarLight, a special material that resists scratches, oxidation and whitish deposits. This product is no exception: the Grohe Eurosmart Cosmopolitan is made of chrome-plated brass. Another feature of the model is the absence of rubber gaskets in the design. This has a great effect on the reliability of the model – the warranty for the model is 5 years.

Also, the faucet is equipped with a water flow control and an aerator – this can be an excellent budget savings item if the faucet is used frequently and for a long time. Despite the absence of a thermostatic sensor, this model can be equipped with a temperature limiter to avoid unwanted burns. The design of the mixer simply will not allow you to turn on the temperature that is dangerous for the health of the skin.

Pros:

  • Easy operation
  • Grohe proprietary technologies
  • Grohe Eurosmart Cosmopolitan Wear Coat
  • Durable SilkMove Cartridge

Cons:

  • Fixed spout
Thermostat Grohe Grohtherm 2000 New 34464001

Another faucet in our ranking is a mid-budget model and one of the most affordable faucets with a practical thermostat function.

The aesthetics of the faucet are at the level of much more expensive counterparts – the smooth lines of the design of the product pacify, and convenient control knobs will help you adjust the flow as you wish. The faucet has an unusual cascade shape of the spout – it is much wider than usual, which gives a wide and smooth flow of water, which will help you quickly get a bath. In addition, the surface of the faucet is coated with GROHE CoolTouch material – it is almost not heated, and can be turned into a space for accessories if desired – the product comes with a removable GROHE EasyReach shelf.

In addition to the built-in thermostat, the model is equipped with a GROHE SafeStop water temperature limiter – this can be convenient if the faucet is used by small children or the elderly.

Grohe Grohtherm 2000 actively helps the user to save water – the faucet has an effective water saving mechanism operated by a simple push of a button.

Pros:

  • Stylish design
  • Unusual spout shape
  • One of the most affordable thermostatic faucets
  • Grohe proprietary technologies
  • Grohe CoolTouch Hardwearing Safety Coat
  • Integrated temperature limiter
  • Durable SilkMove Cartridge

Cons:

  • Control takes some getting used to
  • Not the smallest cost
Single lever shower mixer GROHE Eurosmart New 33555002

An inexpensive and reliable faucet from the Eurosmart collection will fit well into any interior – the classic design without frills and all the advantages inherent in its older “brothers” make it an excellent option for economy class bathrooms.

The model is equipped with a built-in aerator, which will help save even more during the operation of the faucet, while the GROHE StarLight chrome finish and the durable GROHE SilkMove ceramic cartridge will not let you think about buying a new faucet for many years.

Pros:

  • original design
  • Grohe Signature Technologies
  • Affordable price
  • Easy to use

Cons:

  • Fixed cast spout
  • No watering can included
Grohe Eurosmart Cosmopolitan faucet 32831000

The slim lines of the Eurosmart Cosmopolitan 32831000 single-lever faucet will appeal to lovers of original design. One lever allows you to easily and accurately adjust the temperature, and the “gold standard” of Grohe – the 46 mm SilkMove ceramic cartridge guarantees reliable control and long faucet life.

The model is equipped with a water flow limiter, which will help save money and water resources during water procedures. And the mixer is almost silent during operation – it corresponds to noise class I according to DIN 4109.

The body and all important fittings are made of high quality sanitary brass, and the faucet cover is StarLight branded material. The coating does not get dirty and is resistant to abrasion. Grohe Eurosmart Cosmopolitan 32831000 is a good budget faucet option, equally well suited for a family bathroom or public space faucet.

Pros:

  • original design
  • Grohe Signature Technologies
  • Durable SilkMove Cartridge
  • Quiet operation
  • Easy to use

Cons:

  • Fixed cast spout
  • No watering can included

IDDIS Mixers

Mixers of the Russian brand IDDIS are distinguished by high-quality assembly and original design. IDDIS models include European-made components, and most faucets come with a record-breaking 10-year warranty.

Bath mixer with long spout IDDIS BOUSBL2i10WA

The classic design faucet from the Russian manufacturer IDDIS BOUSBL2i10WA has found its place in the ranking due to the combination of several important components. This is an inexpensive and versatile model, equally well suited for small bathrooms or design projects with a large area.

The fully cast faucet body is manufactured in strict accordance with European standards for strength and sound absorption. The chrome-plated coating of the model is resistant to chips and other mechanical damage.

The faucet is equipped with a ceramic bushing faucet and a built-in Neoperl aerator. The two-valve control familiar to many Russians, combined with a long swivel bend, will allow you to use the IDDIS BOUSBL2i10WA with maximum convenience.

Pros:

  • Minimalistic design
  • Comfort control
  • Affordable price
  • Swivel spout
  • Long warranty

Cons:

  • Hose and shower not included
Bath mixer with long spout IDDIS JOKSB00i10WA

The unusual design of the faucet, combining straight and rounded edges, will definitely appeal to those who like to diversify the look of the bathroom with a stylish and practical accessory.

Inside the faucet, a durable Softap ceramic cartridge is installed, which guarantees flawless operation of the mechanism and complies with the strict EN817 wear standard. Nickel-chrome coating guarantees easy cleaning of the mixer surface and good wear resistance.

Pros:

  • Unusual design
  • Fine control
  • Swivel spout
  • Integrated aerator
  • Long warranty

Cons:

  • Hose and shower not included

Kludi faucets

The German brand Kludi is primarily known for its long history and unsurpassed quality of manufactured sanitary ware. Even the brand’s budget faucets have a spectacular design, excellent quality of components and real German quality for relatively little money. The review presents a model of the popular Pure&Solid line.

Bath mixer with shower Kludi Pure&Solid 346810575

A real German Kludi faucet from the Pure&Solid budget series is a stylish design with rounded edges and maximum quality at an affordable price.

The faucet is made of durable brass, equipped with a convenient and smooth temperature change lever, which is assisted by a branded ceramic cartridge. The fixed spout is equipped with a convenient faucet/shower switch and a temperature limiter.

The built-in aerator M24 gives a soft and powerful jet, and significantly saves water during operation.

Pros:

  • Sophisticated design
  • Simple single lever control
  • Integrated aerator
  • German quality
  • Affordable price

Cons:

  • Fixed spout
  • Hose and watering can not included

Wassercraft mixers

The faucet body from the Wassercraft brand is made of high quality brass with a copper content of at least 59%. Quality materials, stylish design and low price – these are the components of any Wassercraft faucet.

WasserKRAFT Vils 5602L

Long Spout Bath Mixer
The faucet from the Vils collection has a sophisticated design and robust construction. Convenient levers for changing the water temperature and switching the faucet / shower are equipped with ceramic fittings, which makes them reliable and durable.

The built-in German-made aerator helps to distribute water in the jet so that it is saved right in the process of using the mixer. The faucet is coated with a nickel-chrome material that looks aesthetically pleasing and will last a long time without losing its original luster and hardness.

And of course, the WasserKRAFT Vils 5602L has a very rich equipment, which can be a decisive argument in favor of choosing this mixer. The model comes with all the necessary fasteners, a metal hose 1.5 meters long and a functional 3-mode watering can with protection against lime deposits.

Pros:

  • Unusual design
  • Comfort control
  • Swivel spout
  • Rich equipment

Cons:

  • Cost above average

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