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Bristan is a popular brand of plumbing products in the United Kingdom, mainly found in bathroom fittings. It is also the name of the parent company, Bristan Group.

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    Help identifying a Bristan Shower

    Hi All As you can see from the attached pix, the flow control knob on my Bristan shower has broken. It was installed before I bought the house (possibly between 2015 and 2017) but I've no idea what model it is. Firstly, can anyone help me to identify it to see if I can get a replacement knob...
  2. T

    Bristan Taps Rigid Tails Instead of Flexi

    Hi, As I need to purchase two new taps for our en suite, I've noticed that almost all taps now come with flexi tails as standard. I've read some horror stories about these bursting / leaking so would prefer rigid fixings like the existing ones they are replacing. I'm looking to purchase this...
  3. A

    Bristan 1901 Shower Cartridge replacement problem

    I'm replacing the shower cartridge on my Bristan 1901 Thermostatic Exposed Dual Control Shower (Top Outlet). I have removed the cap and screw but the temperature handle won't come off. Am I missing something or does it just need more force?
  4. W

    BRISTAN SHOWER runs cold

    Hi I've seen a previous thread that is closed now regarding this subject but the end result I could not see. Our Shower runs hot for 30 seconds then cold. I have changed the thermostat and it still runs cold after 30 seconds. If we run the hot tap it is better but at best, luke warm. We have a...
  5. M

    Bristan recessed shower too stiff

    I have a Bristan recessed valve shower. It was installed 11 years ago - but hardly used as the handles are far too stiff. I have now had the cartridge replaced - but no improvement. I have been speaking to a plumber who suggested it may be as well to replace the shower [which I am prepared to...
  6. I

    Bristan TS1203 EH C Reversed Plumbing

    Old shower (20-30 years) had a Mira Excel installed that split in the inlet - not repairable from what I can see as the inlet pipe is now separated from the main body. On removal I found a number of issues with the installation. 1) Pipes are buried in the wall and tiled over 2) Hot is Right /...
  7. L

    Bristan Shower Mixer - Not Sealing

    Bristan Shower Mixer - Please see attached photo's. Has anyone else had this issues the Hot feed seems to have a hard plastic seat attached inside the fitting , this is not in the cold fitting. The Cold will not seal when the rubber washer / Filter is fitted. See photo of the hard plastic seat...
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    BRISTAN CHEER shower

    Hi ,we have been in our house just over a year now and the bristan was already in place so not sure how old it is but; there was a major burst pipe a few weeks back which stopped the water from working for a good 2 days and i feel ever since then the shower doesn't get as hot as it should, the...
  9. Bettyboo

    Does anyone know a Bristan / ex Bristan shower engineer plse

    Does anyone know a Bristan / ex Bristan shower engineer plse working in London ? Thanks Betty
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    Bristan mixer bar shower leaking from the temperature control

    I installed a Bristan mixer bar shower about two and-a-half-years ago. I have recently noticed that immediately after the shower has been used, it drips from where temperature control knob turns. I attach a photo. The temperature control is on the right-hand side. The drips last for about...
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    Durability of Bristan taps

    Just fitted new cartridge to a 1901 basin tap. Instead of being a quick easy job it took quite some time due to corrosion of the shroud. There was also some corrosion of the handle. The taps are nearly six years old. It was the hot water tap and there is a water softener fitted. I also have...
  12. Bettyboo

    Help! Bristan shower cartridge , cant turn off cold water from shower

    Can anyone help please ? I am in the middle of trying to clean/ service a Bristan shower cartridge for this shower Recessed concealed shower 1901 Concealed Concentric Shower Valve | Bristan - https://www.bristan.com/products/mixer-showers?code=n2%20cshcvo%20c It had started to drip after...
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    Bristan 3 hole mixer

    Has anyone fitted this type of tap before?
    • Matt0029
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    • america bristan mixer usa
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: USA
  14. E

    Bristan separate hot/cold Kitchen Pillar Tap Washers

    hi as our separate hot tap is dripping contacted Bristan to ask what washer to get as heard that depending on date bought, washers either rubber or fibre. Bristan said that they do not supply individual washers but only complete valve assemblies. sure that I have seen Bristan washers on the...
    • einhorn
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    • america bristan kitchen separate tap usa washers
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: USA
  15. J

    Bristan bath mixer cartridge s[ecial tool..???

    Hi. Just had a head banging problem with Bristan Turns out you need a special tool to change the thermostatic catridge in the AR2 type bath/shower mixer. A box spanner wont do it. Bristan don't sell the tool but have sent a picture of it,and clearly it is a special item. I can't find any info...
    • Jtj321
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    • america bath bristan cartridge mixer tool usa
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: USA
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    Bristan 1503 Thermostatic - water pouring out from cartridge

    Hi all, I have had a replacement cartridge sent through to me by Bristan for our 1503 shower unit. I tried installing it today using the instructions sent through to me, however upon fitting (correctly as far as I could tell!) the shower seemed to leak water via the front threaded bit. This...
    • Prithamd
    • Thread
    • america bristan cartridge thermostatic usa water
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: USA
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    Shower leaking from multiple places!

    Hi all I have a Bristan shower fitted which is leaking from the bar valve and from the removable shower head. On the bar valve the leak seems to be coming from the white seal. I’ve tried using plumbers putty which hasn’t helped. So I took the bar off the wall to see if there were any issues and...
    • A_Lawre
    • Thread
    • america bristan dripping leak leaking multiple shower showerbar usa
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: USA
  18. S

    Bristan 1901 recessed shower valve assembly

    Hi, We have a shower like the atatched pic with Bristan 1901 on the cap. I had an issue with the shower leaking from under the handle and the odd time the water was gushing out. I contacted showerdoc and bought replacement seals. That didn't seam to work...
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    John Sydney / Bristan Mixer Identification

    Hi, I'm struggling for months to get help on identifying a shower mixer. Bristan just say they are busy for months. Can anyone help me identify the type of mixer? We think it is an 06734b. We are not sure. If we try and chance it our plumber says we will be without hot and cold water and would...
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    How do I remove the handle from a Bristan Colonial Thermostatic Shower.

    I have unscrewed the handle and removed the grub screw underneath but can not remove the outer body! The instructions say it should just pull off? TIA
    • GTC
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    • america bristan handle remove removed screw shower taken thermostatic underneath usa
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: USA
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