Kartell K-VIT Kolt Thermostatic Bar Shower – Chrome (SHO301KCP)

The Kartell K-VIT Kolt shower range matches the Kolt brassware — a squared-off body with softly rounded edges. This is the thermostatic bar shower in polished chrome: an exposed valve that fixes to the wall on standard 150mm centres.

Bar shower or concealed valve?

A bar shower like this one mounts on the surface of the wall and connects to existing pipework, so it's far simpler to fit — usually a direct swap for an old bar valve with no tiling or wall-opening needed. It's the practical choice for a refit.

A concealed valve buries the mechanism in the wall for a cleaner look, but has to be planned before boarding and tiling.

Will it work with my water pressure?

Kartell rate this for 0.1 to 5 bar, which covers just about every domestic system — gravity-fed with a loft tank at the low end, mains and combi at the high end.

Being straight about the low end: it will operate at 0.1 bar, but a bar shower at that pressure gives a gentle spray rather than a powerful shower. If you're on gravity-fed plumbing and want a proper shower, you need a pump.

Thermostatic, and why that matters

A thermostatic valve holds the temperature you set even if water is drawn elsewhere in the house — so the shower doesn't run cold when a tap is turned on or the toilet is flushed. It also shuts down if the cold supply fails, which is the safety feature that matters in a family bathroom.

It's a WRAS approved product, meaning it meets the Water Regulations Advisory Scheme standard for materials in contact with drinking water. Some installers and building control officers will ask.

Fitting

Fits standard 150mm centres, so it will line up with most existing bar shower installations. Pair it with the Kolt slide rail kit for a complete shower.

Specification

• Code: SHO301KCP
• Polished chrome finish
• Brass construction
• Thermostatic bar valve, exposed
• 150mm centres
• Suitable for pressures between 0.1 and 5 bar
• WRAS approved
• Weight 1.8kg
• 5 year guarantee (1 year on moving parts)
• Barcode 5055681461256

Downloads

Download the technical data sheet