Yearly Archives: 2016

Hudson Reed Triple Shower Valves

A triple thermostatic shower valve is the ultimate in modern bathroom design and safety. Suitable for all plumbing systems. This valve has two shower outlets which can be used at the same time with lever handles and adjustable water flow. A separate temperature adjustment crosshead handle in the middle. This Hudson Reed Tec U-A3023 offers stylish good looks, is manufactured from solid brass, WRAS approved and TMV2 approved for added piece of mind. Has 3/4″ brass plumbing connections for a high water flow and an amazing shower.

shower valve

Triple Shower Valve

How Do Bathroom Taps Work

Did you ever stop to think about How Do Bathroom Taps Work. Water is a fundamental human need. Each person on Earth requires at least 20 to 50 litres of clean, safe water a day for drinking, cooking, and simply keeping themselves clean”. The principle is very simple and affective. Taps are normally constructed from solid brass for a longer life and then chrome or gold plated to add an easy to clean finish. The water pipe is connected to the bottom.  Water is then held in a chamber until required. When you want water all you need to do is turn the handle anticlockwise which unscrews an internal valve and starts the flow of  the water.

How Do Bathroom Taps Work

How bathroom taps work

 

Mixers taps work on the same principle but you do need a hot and a cold water supply connected and you will get cold, warm or hot mixed water depending on where you turn the handle.

How Do Bathroom Taps Work

Mixer bathroom tap

This informative plumbing video shows a cut out of a brass kitchen tap and how its designed.