Flow regulator

Dec 12, 2007 2 Replies

My original note: Mira 415 fed by Combi


I noticed a damp patch on my ceiling today and needed to go in the loft to sort out the packing gland on one of the two stop taps that feed the shower mixer. Both are turned down quite low in the winter in an attempt to reduce the flow so that the combi can cope with the low inlet temperature and still ensure a hot shower. (As it is a balancing type valve I do turn down both the hot and the cold)



______________________________________



The good Doctor Drivel responded:



"Yes to be sure. No need for valves if flow regulators are installed in each line. "


I haven't found a suitable valve. Please can someone suggest what I could use


formatting link
is a moron though. You could fit a pressure reducing valve on the mains inlet and an equal-pressure branch to the cold water supply just after the pressure reducing valve.

Join the Discussion

Have something to add? Share your thoughts — no account required.

Didn't find your answer?

Ask the community — no account required