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ISSUE TWO AUTUMN/WINTER 2009/10A magazine packed full of bathroom inspiration

Win!this stunning

Neo showerworth

£999(see page 23)

Everything you need for a beautiful bathroom

Taps . Showers . Accessories . Heating . Suites

Neo Lever 2 hole basin mixer (without waste) £299 NEL 2HBASNW C

04 Lessons in Geometry Be inspired by our choice of geometric style bathroom products

06 Ahead of the curve Gorgeous curves to make you swoon!

08 Boutique Chic Turn your bathroom into a fi ve star stunner

10 Drenched in Style Showering expert Barbara Jonas on the latest shower designs

12 Hot! Hot! Hot! Turn up the heat with these stunning decorative heaters

14 All inclusive How to create a bathroom for all the family

16 Save water in style All the latest water saving products

18 Ask the experts Bathroom advice from our expert panel

20 Technical tips Use our jargon buster to crack your plumber’s code

22 Makeover Reader Hannah Bird shows us her new bathroom

In thisIssue

Welcome to the Autumn/Winter edition of Be Inspired by Bristan, your essential guide to the best bathroom products and advice you’ll fi nd.

As the nights draw in, you’ll fi nd plenty in this issue to lift your spirits, including features on the trends for geometric and curved shapes, how to create a luxury hotel bathroom and how to warm up your home with some super-stylish decorative heating.

We’ve also included plenty of practical tips and advice and you can fi nd out how reader Hannah Bird updated the look of her bathroom with the help of some beautiful products from the Bristan range.

So grab a cup of tea, get comfortable, and prepare to be inspired………

ps Look out for our fabulous competition to win a stunning Neo shower on page 23ou can also see more from Bristan’s huge

A note from the Editor

Claire Jennings, Editor

Create a bathroom that everyone can use

without sacrifi cing style. (See page P14)

Neo cross head basin mixer. £199(also featured on front cover)

NEX BASNW C

Front cover shower: Neo thermostatic three control exposed shower £999 NE SHX3STPP C

Be Inspired contains a snapshot of products from Bristan’s extensive range. To see more, visit www.bristan.com

Quadrato basin mixer Smart, angular lines

and a built-in eco-click cartridge to save water

QD EBAS C £109(with pop up waste)

ON TREND

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We’ve seen it on the catwalk, in jewellery design, and in fabric and

wallpapers in homes and hotels across the country. The trend for all

things geometric is huge, and it’s set to get even bigger over the next

twelve months. Stay ahead of the game with these stunning,

angular designs.

G-type basin mixer With pop-up waste

and sleek slide controls GT BAS C £333

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JS2 basin mixer

Moloko basin and bath

Chunky design with a funky cube handleJS2 BAS C £299(with pop up waste)

Smooth square styling in a contemporary designBath - MLK AB 170X70 SE BTH W from £239Basin - SW MLK BASIN 1H W from £114

Qube thermostatic shower pole Inverno decorative heater

Qube bath shower mixer

It’s hip to be square with this contemporary shower pole

with built in controlsQU VSHXSPDIV C £777

A radiator with hot looksand an optional towel rail.

Choose from foureye-catching designs.

100% aluminumDH EI 1 £978

Modern design bath mixer with a sleek rectangular

shower handsetQU BSM C £365

Quadrato thermostatic bar shower Stunning angular design with

a gorgeous square handset

QD SHXSMFF C £214

Oval basin mixer with eco-click Smooth curves and an

elegant lever handle make Oval a must for the bathroom. Featuring an in-built eco-click

cartridge to save waterOL EBASNW C £99

ON TREND


Taking inspiration from the iconic Selfridges building in Birmingham’s

Bullring, bathroom product design takes on a softer edge with sweeping

curves and fl owing lines.

CurveAhead of the

Good to know

The new Oval

thermostatic shower valve

can be fi tted portrait or

landscape, so you can

choose the look

you want

Good to know

eco-click is a clever

cartridge that sits inside

the body of a tap to restrict

fl ow and save up to

72% of your

water usage


Prism thermostatic inline shower pole with fi xed head

Java glass soap dish and towel ring

Blade basin and shower bath

Smart looks with a contemporary chrome fi nish. The controls are integrated into the pole itself - so no need for a seperate control panel.Also available with a diverter to handsetPM VSHXSP C £515

Contemporary chrome designJ RING C £23 J DISH C £24

Simple and curvaceous in its styling, the Blade range will add a touch of chic to any bathroom. The shower bath is also ideal for

providing you with extra room while you shower

Bath - BL AB 1675 LH SBTH W from £365

Basin - SW BL BASIN 1H W from £90

Oval thermostatic recessed dual control shower valve

Gorgeous oval design with thermostatic safety shut off

OL SHCVO C £375

Java basin mixer with eco-click

Sonique thermostatic mini shower valve

Chunky design with an easy to use looped handle and built-in eco-click cartridge to save water J EBAS C £123 (with pop up waste)

All the qualities of a standard shower presented in a perfect little package. Single function handset, soap tray and hose retainer included SOQ SHUAR C £205

Prism basin mixer with eco-click Stylish cylindrical design with an in-built eco-click cartridge

to save waterPM EBAS C £137

(with pop up waste)

Capri bath shower mixer Modern design with a smart

shower handset featuring rub clean nozzles for easy

cleaningCAP BSM C £126

Boutique ChicA luxury bathroom is the trademark of a quality hotel. Judith Gibbons, Bristan’s trend expert, provides some hints and tips on creating the look in your bathroom so you can enjoy that fi ve-star experience without having to leave the house. All you need now is room service….

The Traditional Victorian Townhouse HotelCreate the look of a smart,Victorian-style

bathroom with a carefully chosen traditional suite, like Bristan’s

Twist range (1), and for real authenticity, an old-fashioned pull

chain toilet cistern. Choose rich colours like purple and red for the

walls and a black and white tiled fl oor. Add in a glorious, period-

style shower and complete the look with some traditional

design taps.

The Country House HotelThese chocolate box-style hotels are perfect for relaxing in after a

long day’s walking in the country and the bathrooms will be

traditionally styled with a focus on comfort. A roll top bath would

be perfect in this room, matched with a power shower to wash

away the day and fuss-free, yet traditionally styled taps like

Bristan’s Trinity range (2). Complete the look with luxurious

draped curtains and accessorise with pretty fl owers of your choice.

The Spa ResortTurn your bathroom into a haven of tranquillity

with soft and neutral calming colours and natural

fl ooring like limestone. Add in a whirlpool bath (see

www.heritagebathrooms.com) and a rainfall shower

and accessorise with candles, natural storage contain-

ers and luxury toiletries. And keep those fl uffy towels

warm with Bristan’s Apollo towel rail (3).

The Urban HotelThe key to this look is minimalism, so make sure you

have all of your clutter stored away in suitably

chic bathroom furniture (see www.heritagebathrooms.

com for inspiration). The bathroom suite should be

simple in its styling, but you can add the designer

touch with a stunning shower like Bristan’s Prism

Thermostatic Inline Shower Pole in Black (4) which

comes with in-built controls and a separate

handset (in chrome).

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Twist basinSW TW BASIN 2H W£123

Apollo heated towel rail in handmade brass1255mm x 575mmHTR AMR5 C£844

Judith Gibbons, Bristan’s style andtrend expert

Trinity bath fi llerTY BF C£265

Prism inline shower pole

PM VSHXSPDIV B£747

SHOPPING

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Get the look

Install two basins together toachieve the ‘his n hers’ hotel look.

Use simple shapes to create a cool, sophisticated look.

£53ComplementaryWall mountedsoap dispenserCAR SOAP C

£375

£146

From £114

From £406

From £90

£306

Oval thermostatic shower valveOL SHCVO C

Prism basin mixerwith pop-up wastePM SMBAS B(Also available in white& chrome)

Moloko basin with semi pedestalSW MLK BASIN 1H W

Capri fl at ladder rail LR C1756 C

Blade basin (shown with semi pedestal)

SW BL BASIN 1H W

Prism black pillar bath shower mixer

PM BSM B(also available in

White & Chrome)

Take inspiration from the Norfolk Royal Hotel in Bournemouth

£109Quadrato basin mixer

with eco-click & pop-up waste

QD EBAS C


Whether you need something to wake you up in the

morning, or reinvigorate you from a long hard day at

work, nothing quite beats the joy of a shower. Now

available in a host of options, from simple bath shower

mixer taps that are fi xed on the end of the bath, to

shower poles with built-in body jets, the showering

experience has never been better. Here, Bristan’s

showering expert, Barbara Jonas, advises on the latest

products hitting the market.

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Barbara Jonas, Bristan’s showering expert

Five of the Best Shower Heads

SHOPPING

Waterfall fi xed shower head

Prism 4 part quadrant shower enclosure

Get drenched in luxury with the new Waterfall shower head. Made from brass and fi nished in chrome, the shower head can be tilted to alter the direction of the water fl ow to your choosing. FH113 C £199

PM Q4 800S £1250 Shown with G-type thermostatic surfacemounted shower GT THSHXDIV C £1530

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1. Single function rub clean handset (shown with riser kit) HAND111 C £17. 2. Chrome and Black Single Function Rub Clean handset HAND116 CB £54.3. Single function rub clean eco handset HAND100 ECO C £13. 4. Multi function rub clean handset HAND112 C - £39. 5. Single Function Rub Clean Handset HAND115 C £30.

See coordinating products for all of our ranges at www.bristan.com, call 0800 542 0030 or email [email protected]

£379

£469

£546

Chill Black and chrome

CL SHCVO CB

1901N SHC3STPP C

MolokoMLK SHC3DIV C

Good to know

The Oval collection combines

elegant styling with great

value for money. Choose from

a range of taps, mixers and

shower designs to create a

coordinated look


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Prism shower pole with integral diverter to handset

Oval thermostatic surface mounted bar shower valve with adjustable riser kit OL SHXSMFF C £239

Oval basin mixer with eco-click (without waste) OL EBASNW C £99

Apollo heated towel rail in chrome HTR AMR1 C £625

(shown with Prism Thermostatic three control shower valve and body

jets) – Breathtaking design with a stunning chrome fi nish. Available as part of the Prism shower ‘pick and mix’ range. Simply choose a

shower kit and valve of your choice and combine to create your perfect

shower. You can even add body jets! Pole - PM SP C £1178

Valve - PM SHC3STPL C £424 JET3 C £26 each.

In ControlMix and match these shower

valves with the kit of your choice

to create your dream shower

Neo thermostatic three control exposed shower

Featuring a design that harks back to the glamour of early 20th Century Hollywood, this retro style shower will make a dramatic statement in any bathroom. NE SHX3STPP C £999

Today’s radiator designs are more like a work of art than a heating appliance. Stay warm on chilly days with these gorgeous decorative heaters.

Estratto

Nero

Ovali

Vinca

Apollo

Featuring a stunning graphic tile design in lacquer, metallic and matt fi nishes, the Bristan Estratto collection is available

in a choice of four models, each with its own individual colour mix. Stylish as well as practical, each model is

available with easy-to-fi t towel bars and a safety chain that you can simply release from the top to make an easy job

of cleaning or decorating behind it. Each product within the range is made from recyclable aluminium

Prices start from £684

Create the wow! factor with this gorgeous four column radiator in a

striking gun metal fi nish CR N414 GM £469

A cool take on a traditional column radiator design, the European-

inspired Ovali is available in chrome sized 800 x 600mmHTR OV806 C £420

Make a style statement with this stunning Vinca heater. Tall and slim in its design, Vinca is ideal for smaller rooms as it will lift the eye towards the ceiling. Available in 1210x455mm and 1810x310mm sizes. DH VI2 C From £518

Towel rails are not only good for keeping your towels warm and fl uffy, they’ll also keep your bathroom toasty-warm when it’s cold outside. This striking Apollo design is handmade in brass and fi nished in chrome and is available in two sizes – 750 x 575mm and 1255 x 575mm. A dual fuel (electric and gas) and an electric only model is also available. HTR AMR1 C From £625

Nero

Three of the Best Traditional Heaters

SHOPPING


Harmonia

Nero white three column

Gina

Aster

Lotus

A must for the traditional bathroom, Harmonia features a period white

radiator encased in a shiny chrome frame. Perfect

for storing towels. Available in three sizes

HTR H1 C Prices start from £795

A traditional-style radiator featuring simple lines and a clean white fi nish CR N38 W Prices start from £199

A contemporay design towel heater with smooth curved

lines and plenty of space for hanging towels to keep them dry and warm. Available in a choice of four sizes, in white

or chrome. Dual fuel and electric options

LR G1006C CPrices start from £132

Cool, chrome design with plenty of surface area to heat up your room. Also available in white. Choice of

1200mm x 510 and 1500 x 510 sizes DH AS1 C Prices start from £330

Featuring an eye-catching horizontal design, Lotus is available in a fresh white fi nish in a choice of sizes DH1LO1 W Prices start from £355

Bryce

This striking design is the proud holder of a RedDot Design Award, an

international award that recognises outstanding design quality. And it’s easy to see why; with its gorgeous vertical lines, simple shape and soft

white fi nish, Bryce will make a perfect addition to any room in the home.

Available in two sizes 1800 x 409mm and 2000 x 409mm. Made from

100% recyclable aluminium. DH BR1 W

Prices start from £949.


There’s a lot to think about when you’re designing a new bathroom, especially if you have a young family, live with older relatives or if you have to cater for people with limited mobility. Karen Booth, planning and design expert and brand manager for Bristan’s iD range of ‘easy to use’ products, offers some tips on creating a bathroom that everyone can use – without having to sacrifi ce style.

All Inclusive

The suiteOpt for a wall hung loo and basin. Not only

are they easier to clean around, they can be

positioned at a height to suit you and the

members of your family, so you can brush your

teeth and wash your hands comfortably. Wall

hung products are also ideal for wheelchair

users as they can be positioned low enough

so that they can be easily reached. Loos with

push button fl ushes are also easier to use than

pull chains or levers.

ShowersChoose a thermostatic shower that will

regulate temperature and protect your family

from scalding. Ensure that any controls are

easy to grip (especially when they’re wet) and

select models with adjustable rails so that the

height of the shower head itself can be

adjusted for all members.

If you, or a member of your family, use a

wheelchair, you might want to think about

putting in a wet room (a room with a shower

but no cubicle) that’s much easier to access

than a traditional shower over a bath.

TapsTaps with cross heads are a popular feature of

most bathrooms, but they’re often quite fi ddly

for small children or people with restricted

mobility in their hands, so opt for taps with

long levers or push controls that are much

easier to use.

Added extrasMake sure that accessories, like the loo roll

holder, are hung in a position that everyone

Karen Booth, Bristan’s planning & designexpert

A walk in shower offers easy access that's

ideal for wheelchair users.Make life even easier by adding a stylish shower seat J SEAT W £259

FEATURE


G-type basin mixer with pop-up waste and sleek

slide controls GT BAS C £333

Capri basin mixer with easy to use lever(without waste) CAP BASNW C £69

Renaissance basin taps with easy to use lever handles RS 1/2 C £80

Quest bath taps with easy to use lever

QST 3/4 C £58

Top 5 easy to use taps & Mixers

can reach. It’s also worth changing your plugs

to ‘clicker’ wastes, a button style waste that

you push in to hold the water in. Soft closing

loo seats are also a little touch of luxury that

won’t trap small fi ngers.

About Bristan iDDeveloped with the help of an occupational

therapist, Bristan iD is a collection of well

designed, easy to use taps, showers, basins,

loos and accessories suitable for people of all

ages, sizes and abilities.

You can fi nd out more by visiting www.bristan.com/id-easytouse

Java basin mixer with easy to use loop lever (without waste)

J BASNW C £111


Keen to be green? Bristan’s water saving expert, Clare Ward explains why water saving has never been so easy:

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Save water in Style

While many of us link water shortage to famine

in developing countries, the reality is that the

threat affects everyone; including us in the UK.

Despite all our wet weather, hosepipe bans are

the norm in summer months. In fact in the

summer of 2006, offi cial reports suggested that

incredibly, the south east of England had less

water per person than Sudan or Syria.

Saving water at home takes very little effort,

but makes a surprisingly big difference – and

with plenty of gorgeous water saving products

now available from Bristan’s ecosmart range,

it’s never been easier to add a touch of eco

chic to your home.

One of the easiest ways to start saving water is

by fi tting fl ow limiters to your taps and

showers. These nifty little devices will cost

around £5 and can be easily fi tted between

the water outlet and the hose on a shower,

and in either the tail or the spout of the tap

to help you immediately save water. Or you

could change your taps to ones that have a

clever eco-click cartridge in them that can

help save up to 72% of your water usage.

If you want to make a big saving, then think

about swapping your loo for a dual fl ush

model – like Bristan’s Dune. With a fl ush as

low as 2.6 litres per minute (compared to the

standard 9 litres per minute) the Dune loo

can help you make signifi cant water savings.

A low capacity Dune bath is also available,

which can save you a third of your water

usage, and you can complete the look with a

matching Dune basin.

For more information on water saving

products, visit www.bristan.com/ecosmart

Clare Ward, Bristan’s water saving expert

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Rio thermostatic mini shower valveEndorsed by the Bathroom Manufacturers Association under its Water Effi cient Labelling SchemeRO SHUAR C £257

Eco shower head (handset 100)Stylish shower head with in-built

fl ow limiter to reduce fl ow to 6 litres per minute

HAND100 ECO C £13 Neo lever basin mixer (without waste)

Stunning design with a fl ow reducing aerator that by mixes the water with air to create a lovely,

bubbly, champagne effectNEL BASNW C £199

Flow limitersPut them into showers and taps to reduce fl ow and save water (6 litre tap and shower fl ow limiters shown)ECO BAS6 £4 and ECO SHW06 £6

Java basin mixer (with pop-up waste)J EBAS C £123

By making a few small behavioural

consumption by around 30%.

more water effi cient products it

is possible to reduce your water

changes and choosing

Waterwise is an independent

organisation that campaigns for water

effi ciency in the UK. Here, Chris Philpot

from the organisation explains how we

can all use less water around the home.

Each person in the UK uses about 150

litres of water every day. At home, most

of this water is used in the kitchen and

bathroom. This includes water used for

personal washing – showering and

bathing, toilet fl ushing, washing-up,

clothes washing and drinking. This level

of use, which is rising by 1% every year,

is not sustainable in the long-term. If we

do not take action now, climate change,

population shifts and consumer behav-

iour will mean the UK will face even

greater water stress in the future.

By making a few small behavioural

changes and choosing more water

effi cient products it is possible to reduce

your water consumption by around 30%.

Here are some tips:

Remember to turn off the tap while • brushing your teeth

Ensure your toilet is water effi cient •

Take shorter showers •

Fix dripping taps •

Use a full load in your dishwasher •

Use a full load in your • washing machine

Fill a jug with tap water and leave it • to cool in your fridge

Wash your fruit and vegetables • in a bowl

Waterwise runs an annual award scheme that recogniseswater effi cient products called the Waterwise Marque.Bristan’s Dune loo, Dune bath and Prism eco-click basinmixer were among just 26 products to be given the Marque this year.

Find out more at www.waterwise.org.uk

Water saving tips from Waterwise

Did you know?

Heating water

accounts for around 25%

of our energy bills.

The less you use,

the more you save.


Bristan’s panel of experts solve your bathroom dilemmas

Ask the experts Judith Gibbons,

Bristan’s style & trends expert

Wendy Ryley, Bristan’s taps &

accessories expert

Barbara Jonas, Bristan’s

showering expert

Peter Manning, Bristan’s

technical expert

My bathroom is quite small. Any

tips on creating space?

One of the main problems you’ll probably

fi nd in a small bathroom is that you have

nowhere to put things, so invest in some

good bathroom furniture with plenty of

storage (see www.heritagebathrooms.

com for inspiration). A wall hung basin

and loo will also give you more fl oor

space and consider swapping your chunky

radiator to a heated towel rail – not

only will it keep your towels and your

bathroom warm, it will help create the

illusion of more space. JG

We’re a family of six and have a problem in that the shower in our main bathroom goes hot or cold whenever people use taps or fl ush the loo elsewhere in the house. How can we stop it from happening?

The only way to ensure that the

temperature remains constant when

you’re in the shower is to fi t a

thermostatic model. These work by

balancing the blend of the hot and cold

water that comes into the shower from

your water supply, so that it remains at a

constant temperature. If the temperature

drops, the thermostat will open the water

valve so that more hot water can get in.

If it gets to hot, it will let more cold water

in, so it shouldn’t be affected by taps and

loos being used elswhere in the house.PM

We have a period suite in our bathroom. Could you suggest a shower that will complement it without being too traditional?

Bristan’s 1901 shower is now available

with controls that combine a traditional

design dial - based on Bristan’s popular

1901 tap – with a contemporary chrome

backplate; traditional styling, with a

contemporary twist. (also available

in gold fi nish) BJ

We’ve just renovated our bathroom and are looking for some contemporary design taps that look good without costing the earth. Any suggestions?

Try Bristan’s Capri range. A pair of basin

taps will cost around £53 and they come

with a fi ve year guarantee. WR

Should we check our water pressure before choosing new taps?

Yes. Most houses in the UK have a

gravity-fed system with hot water

pressures as low as 0.1 Bar (see out guide

on p22 to fi nd out more about water

pressure). Obviously, if you select a tap

designed for water pressures above that,

then you’re going to be disappointed with

its performance. PM

I’ve fi tted a new basin mixer in my bathroom, but water trickles from it after I turn it off. Is there a fault with it?

This is quite normal and is caused by

what’s known as ‘capillary action’ where

any water left in the spout after use

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YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED


5 of the best bath shower mixers

Chill black & chrome bath shower mixer

CL BSM CB

G-type basin mixer

(with pop-up waste)GT BAS C

Capri bath shower mixer

CAP BSM C

Neo lever bath shower mixer

NEL BSM C

Oval bath shower mixer

OL BSM C

Prism bath shower mixer

PM BSM C

I’m looking for a period-style bathroom to match my Victorian property. I don’t have a huge budget though.

Any suggestions?

Try Bristan’s Twist range which includes a

period-style basin, loo and bath with

matching taps and accessories. You’ll pay

around £725 for the suite, so it shouldn’t

break the bank. JG

We live in a hard water area. Is there anything I can do to stop the build up of limescale on my showerhead?

Try replacing the shower head for one with

rub clean nozzles. Simply rubbing your fi ngers

over the nozzles will eliminate limescale and

hard water deposits, making sure you have a

perfect shower every time. BJ

I suffer from arthritis in my hands and am fi nding it hard to turn on the taps in my bathroom. Can you recommend something that’s modern in design, but would be easier to use?

Try the G-Type basin mixer from

Bristan’s iD collection. Oozing with

designer style, G-Type comes with a

sleek slide operation that’s really easy

to use. A choice of matching bath fi ller,

bath shower mixers and a shower is

also available in the range. WR

I’d like to save water by fi tting a fl ow limiter to my shower. Where do I fi t it?

Shower fl ow limiters are

usually easily fi tted at the

connection between the

water outlet and the

shower hose. PM

hill black & chrome

£477

G-type

£333

Capri

£126Neo lever

£329Oval

£149Prism

£263

G-type thermostatic wall mounted

bath shower mixerGT THWMBSM C

G-type

£1106

Single function rub clean handset, black & chrome HAND116 CB £54

G-type wall mounted bath fi ller

GT WMBF C

Twist pan & cistern SW TW CC PAN W

SW TW CC CISTERN W

Twist basin & pedestal SW TW BASIN 2H WSW TW PED W

G-type

£642


Identify your water system

how to?

Gravity-fed (Vented system)

This type of system will be found in most homes in the UK.

If you have a gravity system, you’ll have a cold water tank

in the loft and a hot water cylinder directly below it (usually

in the airing cupboard). The water in the cylinder is heated

by a boiler and fed to taps and showers, with the boiler also

feeding radiators around the house. As the water in the

cylinder is used up, it is replaced with cold from the tank

above, which in turn is ‘topped up’ from the mains water

supply via the ball valve. To work properly, the pressure

from both water sources will need to be balanced. Your

plumber will be able to tell you if your system is balanced

and if it isn’t, will be able to fi t either a pump or a pressure

reducing valve (if mains cold water fed).

Suitable shower types: (Low pressure variants)Thermostatic Mixer• Manual Mixer• Power Shower•

Unvented system

An unvented system has a hot water storage cylinder

that takes cold water directly from the mains. The water

is heated by an in-built coil which is either operated

electrically, or with hot water from the central heating boiler.

As the coil gets hot, it heats the cold water within the

cylinder ready for use. As everything is under the pressure

of mains water, the fl ow rates are much better and you

won’t need a pump to get a powerful shower. The whole

heating system is completely sealed (i.e. “unvented”) and

they can be installed virtually anywhere, so you might fi nd

yours in a storage cupboard. A lot of new homes will have

one of these systems.

Suitable shower types:Thermostatic Mixer• Manual Mixer• High Pressure Units•

Peter Manning, Bristan’s

technical expert

Most homes in the UK will have a ‘traditional’ hot water system, made up of three elements; a boiler to heat the water, a hot water cylinder to store the heated water and a cold water storage tank for taps and showers, and radiators to heat the property using water from the boiler. This will be the case for many of us, but advances in technology also mean that there are now systems that do not need to store hot or cold water to deliver it on demand, which is great news for small properties which are short on storage space.

The type of water system you have in your home will affect what kind of shower you can install into the bathroom. Use our guide below to identify your water system and fi nd the best shower for you:

TECHNICAL ADVICE

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Combination (Combi) Boiler

A combi boiler can be located anywhere

within the home and heats water ‘on

demand’ using a heat exchanger when

a hot tap is turned on. A combi boiler is

fed directly from the mains, so it doesn’t

need a hot water cylinder or a cold water

tank. It also heats water for central

heating. Combi boilers are usually fi tted

in relatively small houses or fl ats, where

there isn’t a great demand for hot water.

Suitable shower typesElectric Shower• Manual Shower• Thermostatic Shower•

Recessed Shower ValveShower control hidden within a fi nished wall with only the operating handles and a cover plate visible.

Mixer ShowerShower that mixes hot and cold water supplies together to achieve the required temperature.

Semi PedestalCeramic attachment fi xed directly to a wall to accommodate a basin – does not go all the way to the fl oor like a full pedestal.

Semi Recessed BasinA ceramic basin that hangs over the edge of the vanity unit or wash stand that it sits on.

Sequential ShowerSingle control thermostatic mixer shower – controls on/off and temperature in one dial but has no control over fl ow.

Shower DiverterShower control that will ‘divert’ the water fl ow to additional handsets, body jets or (like you see in many hotels) to a bath fl ler.

Shower ValveThe part of the shower that controls water fl ow and temperature.

Thermostatic Mixer ShowerShowers that use a temperature-sensitive cartridge to maintain a safe temperature. Will shut off if there’s a supply failure of either cold or hot water.

Bathroom Jargon Buster

So, you’ve decided it’s time to update your bathroom and you’ve seen what kind of style you like, but how do you know whether you need a close coupled or a back to wall loo? What’s the difference between a mixer and a power shower and what on earth is a rigid riser? Find out all you need to know with our handy jargon buster.

Back to Wall Back to wall describes a bathroom fi xture that is fi tted rigidly to the surface of a supportive wall.

CisternThe ceramic or plastic vessel that stores the water necessary for fl ushing a toilet.

Close-Coupled Close-Coupled is used to describe a style of toilet where the cistern attaches directly to the pan.

Concealed CisternA cistern that is hidden from view behind a false wall.

Dual-Flush A Dual-Flush loo has two fl ushing volumes – low and high.

Electric showerUses cold supply only and heats the water through an element within the shower itself so no need for a hot water supply.

Fixed HeadShower head that is fi xed to the wall with concealed pipework.

Rigid RiserShower head fi xed to wall with exposed pipework from the shower head to the control valve.

Wall HungBathroom fi xtures that can be hung directly onto a wall and off the fl oor.

Power ShowerA shower that uses an integral pump to boost the fl ow of water to the showerhead.

Bristan has a team of fully trained technical support advisors to help you with

any questions you may haveregarding Bristan products.

Call 0844 701 6273


‘Give my bathroom contemporary style’

When Be Inspired reader Hannah Bird moved into her 1950s semi, the bathroom looked like it hadn’t been changed for years. A complete revamp was the only thing that would transform her old-fashioned bathroom into a beautiful modern sanctuary.

BeforeHannah’s bathroom was stuck in a time warp with a dated wooden vanity unit and wood-effect loo seat.

Hannah kept things simple with chrome taps in a modern design

£199

£437 From £90

From £90

From £245

Prism pillar bath fi llerPM BF C

Aster heated towel railDH AS1 C

TowelsFind similar at M&S

Blade 3/6 litre close coupled panSW BL/JU CC PAN W

Jute 1700x700 single ended bathJU AB 170X70 SE BTH W

Dune 1 tap hole basinSW DN BASIN 1H W

£267Prism thermostatic verticalshower valve with adjustable riser. PM VSHXAR C

£137Prism basin mixer with eco-click & pop-up wastePM EBAS C

BATHROOM MAKEOVER


AfterIt may have taken a lot of hard work and perseverance, but Hannah’s bathroom now looks stunning and is the centrepiece of the house.

A smart suite with contemporary styling creates a clean look in this bathroom

Neo Thermostatic Three Control Shower Valve with Two Stopcocks

We’re offering one lucky reader of Be Inspired the opportunity to win this beautiful Neo thermostatic shower. Featuring a stunning period-style design with a generous sized fi xed shower head and separate handset, the Neo shower incorporates the controls within the pole itself, so there’s no need to clutter up your shower area with a separate control valve.

WIN!

To be in with a chance to win the shower, simply cut out and send this form to:Be Inspired Neo Competition, Bristan, Birch Coppice Business Park, Dordon, Tamworth, B78 1SG. Closing date: 26 February 2010. Winners will be notifi ed in writing and/or email by Bristan after the 27 February 2009.

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worth £999


NEW! Prism semi integrated shower. PM SIARMC C £649& Prism 1200mm walk-in panel PM WP 1200 S £579

www.bristan.comBristanBirch Coppice Business Park,Dordon, Tamworth, Staffordshire. B78 1SG.

Sales Enquires: +44 (0)844 701 6271Customer Services: +44 (0)844 701 6273E-Mail: [email protected]

In the interest of continuous product improvement Bristan reserve the right to alter specifi cation as necessary.All prices shown are recommended retail prices including VAT at 15%.

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