Crosswater Floor Standing Bath Spout

High Water Pressure

Water systems operating at 1.0 bar or higher pressure are considered high-pressure systems. Products usually come labelled if they are suitable to use under such pressure.

Flow Straightener

A flow straightener, also called Honeycomb, is a fitting which directs the flow of water from the outlet in a way as to straighten the stream. They are generally not flow-regulated and differ in design from the pressure-compensating aerator.

Flow Regulator

As the name suggests, a flow regulator is a simple device designed to regulate water flow to a predetermined level. The job of a flow regulator is to stop water wastage. For instance, if the regular flow rate through a tap is 20 litres per minute, a flow regulator can reduce the flow rate between 6 to 12 litres per minute to complete the desired chore without feeling low pressure.

BS EN 817:2008 Standard

BS EN 817 applies to PN 10 mechanical mixing valves for use with sanitary appliances installed in cloakrooms, bathrooms, and also in kitchens, i.e. for use with bathtubs, basins, bidets, sinks and showers. It specifies dimensional, leak tightness, pressure resistance, hydraulic performance, mechanical strength, endurance and acoustic characteristics that these mechanical mixing valves must comply with. It also specifies their test methods.