{"product_id":"kartell-k-vit-kolt-concealed-shower-valve-single-outlet-matt-black-sho313kbl","title":"Kartell K-VIT Kolt Concealed Shower Valve (Single Outlet) – Matt Black (SHO313KBL)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Kartell K-VIT \u003cstrong\u003eKolt\u003c\/strong\u003e shower range matches the Kolt brassware. This is the \u003cstrong\u003econcealed thermostatic shower valve, single outlet\u003c\/strong\u003e, in matt black.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSingle outlet or twin?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle outlet\u003c\/strong\u003e (this one) feeds \u003cem\u003eone\u003c\/em\u003e thing — either a fixed overhead drencher or a slide rail kit with handset, not both.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you want both and the ability to switch, you need the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kartell-k-vit-kolt-concealed-shower-valve-twin-outlet-matt-black-sho314kbl\"\u003etwin outlet valve\u003c\/a\u003e. The price difference is small and it's not something you can add later without opening the wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThis has to be planned before you tile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA concealed valve buries the mechanism in the wall, leaving only the control plate on show. \u003cstrong\u003eThe valve body must be set at the right depth and height before the wall is boarded and tiled.\u003c\/strong\u003e Too deep and the plate won't sit flush; too shallow and it stands proud.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe body is 210mm long. A stud wall needs noggins to fix to; a solid wall needs chasing out. Read the data sheet before you commit to a position.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThermostatic, and why that matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHolds the temperature you set even if water is drawn elsewhere in the house, and shuts down if the cold supply fails.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLiving with matt black\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatt black shows limescale more than chrome\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a shower valve sits in the wettest place in the house. \u003cstrong\u003eNever use limescale remover or abrasives\u003c\/strong\u003e — the finish is a coating rather than plating and harsh chemicals will strip it. Warm soapy water and a soft cloth only.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat else you'll need\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe valve is the control only. Budget for a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kartell-k-vit-kolt-fixed-head-and-arm-matt-black-sho315kbl\"\u003eKolt fixed head and arm\u003c\/a\u003e or a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kartell-k-vit-kolt-slide-rail-kit-matt-black-sho312kbl\"\u003eKolt slide rail kit\u003c\/a\u003e with an outlet elbow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCode: SHO313KBL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatt black finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcealed thermostatic valve, single outlet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength 210mm, weight 2.12kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFixings supplied\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 year guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarcode 5055681470784\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDownloads\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kartelluk-my.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/g\/personal\/erp_kartelluk_onmicrosoft_com\/IQC58MKihjrwRagf-p5UkJ89ASOhTt_-v-gU8btgLUFpUMA?download=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDownload the technical data sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kartell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57215063556422,"sku":"SHO313KBL","price":165.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/7273\/6838\/files\/SHO313KBL-SHO314KBL.png?v=1787913423","url":"https:\/\/www.keywestbathrooms.co.uk\/products\/kartell-k-vit-kolt-concealed-shower-valve-single-outlet-matt-black-sho313kbl","provider":"Key West Bathrooms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}