fonctionnement mitigeur thermostatique

What is a thermostatic mixer? How does it work?

You want to buy a mixer tap capable of maintaining the temperature very precisely water during your shower? Even during a temperature change? You don't like standing under cold or scalding water for several tens of seconds while trying to find the right temperature setting? The thermostatic mixer is the device you will need. Discover it below.


What is the benefit of a thermostatic mixer tap? 


Unlike faucets, the mixer tap has two separate handles, allowing you to choose the flow rate (pressure) as well as the temperature of your water. Thanks to a proven system, it allows you, even when your flow rate fluctuates or you want to change the temperature, to always benefit from excellent stability (pressure + °C).

Thanks to its thermostatic cartridge, which sets it apart from a "classic" mixer tap, you no temperature fluctuations feltNo matter if you are adjusting your water to be more or less hot, or if someone else in your home is using another faucet, you won't notice any difference. No more showers where you have to contort yourself to avoid water that is too hot or too cold.


A huge advantage compared to other systems or a simple faucet, which can quickly become a hassle when you can't adjust it properly.


3 advantages of the thermostatic mixer tap

Not sure if this adjustment system is what you need? Discover the 3 main advantages of this mixer tap.


  1. Efficiency

There is nothing worse than painstakingly searching for the right temperature during your shower. It’s tedious, we would all do without it and 

  1. The visual

Even if it is not their primary purpose, we all like to have beautiful equipment, in harmony with the design of our home, and in this case, our bathroom.
Thermostatic models are both stylish and practical.

  1. Speed

The time spent adjusting the temperature of your shower makes you waste several liters with each shower. Water being an increasingly precious resource, and our bills getting higher and higher, having a device that is easily and quickly adjustable, without wasting time or water, allows you to save several tens of Euros each year.


Shower or bathtub, how is the thermostatic mixer fixed?

It is a device that you can install in a shower or in a bathtub, there will not be major differences. To do this, you will need to: 


  • In a shower. Make a wall mount, usually at a predetermined height, using two drill holes, then connect the shower hose from below, under the mixer. Discover our shower models here.

  • In a bathtub. Attach it either to your wall or directly to the bathtub (depends on the model). In this version, it can have different looks, for example with a cascade spout, or with a classic spout. Discover all our bathtub mixers.


What is the price of a thermostatic mixer?


The price of a thermostatic mixer can vary from half to double, depending on the brand, model, and chosen features. Generally, expect between €60 and €150 for a good quality model.

The most aesthetic models, chrome-plated, will generally be a bit more expensive. 

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