Kartell K-VIT Kolt Concealed Shower Valve (Twin Outlet) – Chrome (SHO304KCP)

The Kartell K-VIT Kolt shower range matches the Kolt brassware — a squared-off body with softly rounded edges. This is the concealed thermostatic shower valve, twin outlet, in polished chrome.

Twin outlet means a diverter

Twin outlet (this one) feeds two things and lets you switch between them — typically a fixed overhead drencher and a slide rail kit with handset. That's what most people want in a main bathroom: rainfall for showering, handset for rinsing and cleaning.

If you only need one outlet, the single outlet valve costs a little less. But the difference is small, and adding a second outlet later means opening the wall — so if there's any doubt, take the twin.

This has to be planned before you tile

A concealed valve buries the mechanism in the wall, leaving only the control plate on show. The valve body must be set at the right depth and height before the wall is boarded and tiled. Too deep and the plate won't sit flush; too shallow and it stands proud.

A stud wall needs noggins to fix to; a solid wall needs chasing out.

Thermostatic, and why that matters

A thermostatic valve holds the temperature you set even if water is drawn elsewhere in the house, and shuts down if the cold supply fails.

What else you'll need

The valve is the control only — budget for a Kolt fixed head and arm, a Kolt slide rail kit and an outlet elbow.

Specification

• Code: SHO304KCP
• Polished chrome finish
• Brass construction
• Concealed thermostatic valve, twin outlet with diverter
• Weight 2.58kg
• Fixings supplied
• 3 year guarantee
• Barcode 5055681470746