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Stay warm in styleDecorative heating that’s seriously smart
Boutique ChicGet the 5 star look in your bathroom
What’s inside?The latest bathroom trends
Bathroom advice from the expertsShopping inspiration
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
GeometryLessons in
We’ve included
order codes with every
product featured
in Be Inspired to make
it easy for you to
order from your
local stockist
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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
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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
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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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3
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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
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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
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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.
Drenched in Style
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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 beinspired@bristan.com
£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
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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.
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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
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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
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Keen to be green? Bristan’s water saving expert, Clare Ward explains why water saving has never been so easy:
.
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.
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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
is drained out. It should only last for a
second or two, and is a nuisance rather
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YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
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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
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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
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‘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
22 See coordinating products for all of our ranges at www.bristan.com, call 0800 542 0030 or email beinspired@bristan.com
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
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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: beinspired@bristan.com
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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