Hi,

I have a large old cast iron bath it is not flush against the wall - i would like to keep the bath and install a shower and i was considering changing the existing mixer taps that I have (which already has a handset style shower attachment) to mixer taps with a rigid riser and traditional style shower rose.

I have a combi bolier.

My query relates to the mixer taps ..the existing mixer taps with handset shower attachment doesn't work that well ..water is either too hot or too cold - is this because its just a bit duff or is this just because this arrangement does not really work that well.

I suppose what I want to know is if I buy a good quality set of mixer taps with rigid riser kit  am i going to have the same problem of the water either being too hot or too cold  - and not mixing effectively.

Thanks

Patch  - Glasgow Tenement so i don't really want a modern looking electric shower

Good answer BA  

A suitable for a combination boiler thermostatic valve should be fine.

Instead of rigid risers perhaps consider building a false wall and using wall mounted taps, bath spout and mixer. We found they need less cleaning than bath or basin mounted.