When specifying building products for social housing projects it can be a balancing act to ensure that residents needs are fulfilled, as well as meeting budgetary requirements and ensuring the highest standards of safety and technology.
Methven, the global designer and manufacturer of premium showers, has a significant thermostatic shower portfolio to help specifiers provide safe solutions for affordable housing.
There isn’t always a ‘one type fits all’ approach when it comes to social housing, as there can be many complex needs to consider, but by investing in thermostatic showers it is a guaranteed way to ensure the safety of residents, as well as providing an easy to use showering solution.
Thermostatic bath shower mixers provide the best of both worlds, offering a singular, cost-effective solution as you don’t need to purchase a separate bath tap and shower. This in turn reduces installation time for the professional as well. Additional benefits to using a thermostatic product are that they are the most reliable type of set-up, as a thermostatic valve provides precise control over two important factors: temperature and water flow rate.
Thermostatic mixers maintain an exact water temperature and will automatically protect the end user from any sudden changes to the water supply. Sudden changes in the temperature of the water are normally caused by the flushing of a toilet or when another tap is used within the household. Having a thermostatic shower brings added peace of mind, as it is designed with anti-scald safety technology, which is perfect for residents with children or elderly family members.
Thermostatic Bath Shower Mixers by Methven are set at 38 degrees by default but can be overridden when necessary. For added peace of mind, it holds the 
Independent Safety Certification TMV2, meaning high standards of thermostatic protection and suitability for use in the home.
Alongside the bath shower mixer Methven offers an easy to fit shower kit and a stylish Kiri handset. The handset includes Methven’s patented and award winning Satinjet® technology. The Low Flow Kiri handset is optimised to operate at just 6 litres per minute, the twin-jet spray technology creates the optimum water droplet size and pressure, offering 300,000 droplets a second so there is no compromise on the showering experience. The handset can also help save up to 50% on energy costs and up to 55% on the cost of water used in the shower, ultimately helping to reduce utility bills for the homeowner. To complement the bath shower mixer, we recommend our Deva by Methven Insignia basin taps with an inclusive lever handle design which is easy to operate. To maintain water efficiency levels in the property these can be fitted with water saving flow regulators.
For complete peace of mind Methven offer comprehensive warranties. Thermostatic bath shower mixers come with a five-year guarantee and Methven offer a lifetime warranty on the Kiri handsets. Deva by Methven basin taps have a 12-year guarantee. Furthermore, Methven stocks a comprehensive range of spare parts, meaning elements can easily be changed without replacing the whole product.
