Bristan SOQ2 SHXAR C Sonqiue 2 Thermostatic Surface Mounted Shower Valve with Adjustable Riser – Chrome
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| Weight: | 3.3 kg |
| Size: | Exposed |
| Model: | SOQ2 SHXAR C |
| Part: | SOQ2 SHXAR C |
| Pack Quantity: | 1 |
| Batteries Required: | No |
| Batteries Included: | No |
| Manufacture: | Bristan |
| Quantity: | 1 |
| Size: | Exposed |
The product was delivered on time, with a pair of spare parts to fit for different separations, to fit up to 155mm for my case. The installation was really easy, took about 1 hour to finish everything by myself. Temperature control is good. The only downside I observed is that there is a slight delay when changes the temperature. Overall good value.
Good shower – easy to install – good value for money.
Great solid shower. Easy to install. Good quality and an excellent price
Excellent quality and with the ability to adjust to different pipe centres it’s ideal for replacing my old shower mixer valve.
We used this as an outside shower for our dogs. Perfect. Easy to fit and use.
Did not jeep this shower as my bathroom ended up being completely ripped out ok and started again so this wasn’t needed. However it was lovely, sent quickly and good communication for retu
Old one needed replaced this is just the job looks good and great price
Good shower. I didn’t realise that it only had one dial that you turn on and keep turning to increase temperature. If I had I probably would have chosen something else. That said, it is satisfactory, is well made and was good vakue
No flow control, but temperature control spot on! Good value.
We have mains water pressure of about 3bar, which is pretty good, and a Ariston microgenus 27 combi boiler, which lives on the same floor level as the bathroom.
When fitted as shipped the flow rate was noticeably lower than the previous Sirius TS1625 shower valve, the stock temperature setting is very low (which is pretty common I understand) after some adjustment about +1 to +1.5 full turns ACW the temperature was better, but the flow rate was still pretty poor in comparison.
The remedy to this, which was controversial, we removed the flow rate limiter from the hot water side. We confirmed the older Sirius valve also had this done so figured it was worth a shot having also read a similar remark on a Screwfix review.
Whilst the install guide says for >1 bar mains you should leave it in, the product datasheet shows that without the limiter in you get a much, much higher flow rate (which appears slightly contradictory in terms of install guidance to my mind)
This action pepped up the flow rate to much the same as the old setup. Some further adjustment of the temperature setting on the valve was required, this was done with the valve at 180degree setting allowing further scope for even hotter setting, and bingo the same style of operation as before was achieved (much to my relief).
I paired it with a Triton Shower head (SFXSH600E5KKC) as to me this provided the best result.
So if you find you’re less than impressed with the flow rate after install, try removing the hot side limiter first before giving up.
Also worth noting is the OPAC range uses the same core valve type MT1200-2 (just with a different dial handle design) so worth knowing if you ever need spares. God bless eBay!
Not the clearest of instructions, but easy enough to fit.
Reasonable price but The quality of the riser rail and handset and shower head are very cheap and not of the quality I would associate with Bristan
And I am a plumbe
Reasonable price but The quality of the riser rail and handset and shower head are very cheap and not of the quality I would associate with Bristan
And I am a plumbe
When I initially got the shower installed the water pressure was low, however I spoke to Bristan and they advised based on my system I could remove the flow restrictors. Once the plumber removed these the pressure has been excellent. Very happy for the price!
I fit dozens of showers, usually Bar Mixers, which are cheap and easy to replace. I needed one to replace an old shower but the pipe centres were too narrow for a Bar Mixer. This was easy to adjust, fitted perfectly and the client happy with the look. Yes the temperature is factory set far too low but easily adjusted up. I will almost certainly buy again.
Good output considering it is for a low pressure water environment 0.4 Bar. Very pleased I bought this on the recommendation of my plumber.
The main reason i got this is because of the fitting options it has, can be adjusted to existing pipework. The downside it is replacing a like for like shower that only lasted two years, i’m hoping this one lasts longer.
We have had three Mira showers which have failed so went for this one which was one of the few that fitted the existing holes in the tiling. So far am very pleased, it is much better quality.
This is a great shower for the money. Got it to replace a 16 year old mixer shower & am very happy. The shower looks good, is easy to clean and provides a decent water flow
I was a first time fitter of a new shower and found it easy and straight forward
Just read and follow the instructions and you won’t go wrong
Replaced old shower. Very smart. Looks good and fitted old pipe work well with adjustable elbows. However as I have a gravity fed system the output was very poor compared to the previous one. Having bought several different shower heads I now have attached a Deliao handheld and the difference is amazing.
Good shower although we did put our own shower head on it. Easy to use and looks nice.
Came earlier than expected, fantastic price, just had it fitted to replace a 16 yr old shower, wish I had changed it years ago. Would highly recommend it.
very pleased with shower, thermostat prevents scalding, easy to fit and operate,i bought this Bristan to replace a 10 year old bristan that had started to become temperamental
I did not have the usual 15cm centres so I’m delighted with this purchase as it’s saved me a mountain of grief in having to alter the existing pipework and wall tiles. I did not know such shower valves existed; that is, having two size elbows where one can minutely alter either set to the desired width. So, for just a “gifted” diy-er, the fitting was a breeze… thank you!
I’m also very happy in the way the shower performs and the quality of fittings.
Easy to fit as a replacement. Works extremely well with a pumped system.
Very pleased with the shower good quality very efficient easy to plumb in to my system all round very happy.
Fantastic product, recently moved into a new house and I’m in the process of doing it up. I ran into a problem with non standard widths between the shower pipes in the bathroom when looking for a replacement unit, this product solved the problem. Overall it’s an attractive unit, has good build quality and easy installation.
Fantastic product, recently moved into a new house and I’m in the process of doing it up. I ran into a problem with non standard widths between the shower pipes in the bathroom when looking for a replacement unit, this product solved the problem. Overall it’s an attractive unit, has good build quality and easy installation.
Good shower – our plumber recommended it and it’s been perfect for our needs. The shower head delivers lots of water (subject to your water pressure I guess) and it looks stylish.
If fitting as a new shower and not replacing an existing one is dead easy. I fitted this myself and it was easy with the instructions provided. If you are replacing an existing one beware as the wall fitting distance between centres maybe different thus leaving the old holes exposed. Also the shower rail fixing has 2 screws at either end whereas my old one had only one so did not replace shower rail. The thermostatic control works a treat.
If fitting as a new shower and not replacing an existing one is dead easy. I fitted this myself and it was easy with the instructions provided. If you are replacing an existing one beware as the wall fitting distance between centres maybe different thus leaving the old holes exposed. Also the shower rail fixing has 2 screws at either end whereas my old one had only one so did not replace shower rail. The thermostatic control works a treat.
Needed new shower in a hurry and this was recommended to me, brilliant and its compac
BRILLIANT. i AM WELL PLEASED. IT ARRIVED IN GOOD TIME AND IT’S EASY TO FIT, EASY TO OPERATE. THANKS BRISTAN!
A very low price for a solid, easy-to-use piece of kit and delivered on time. Would recommend both the supplier and the shower valve.
Very nice, nice and neat and compact. Looks smart. Has a maximum temp which means we have the shower on the hottest temp which is perfec
Shower needed adjustment as it seems to be set low at the factory but a couple of turns with the supplied hex key and job done. My old shower had duel control one for water and one for heat but we are finding this more simple single control is all you need. Turn it on to the approx setting you found was correct to get the shower to temperature and do simple adjustments when in the shower, thermostat seems very accurate, providing a dependable stable temperature .
Well pleased with the unit and I guess I am getting just as wet as if I spent three times the amount.:-)
Shower needed adjustment as it seems to be set low at the factory but a couple of turns with the supplied hex key and job done. My old shower had duel control one for water and one for heat but we are finding this more simple single control is all you need. Turn it on to the approx setting you found was correct to get the shower to temperature and do simple adjustments when in the shower, thermostat seems very accurate, providing a dependable stable temperature .
Well pleased with the unit and I guess I am getting just as wet as if I spent three times the amount.:-)
Good quality shower and easy to fit. Shower valve adjustable but will only fit on exposed 15mm copper tube via olive & 1/2″ nut.
For the money a good shower, the spray pattern could be wider, but overall a good item, looks good, simple and works as you would expect, easy setup and adjustment for ultimate max temperature.