{"product_id":"kartell-k-vit-kolt-thermostatic-bar-shower-chrome-sho301kcp","title":"Kartell K-VIT Kolt Thermostatic Bar Shower – Chrome (SHO301KCP)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Kartell K-VIT \u003cstrong\u003eKolt\u003c\/strong\u003e shower range matches the Kolt brassware — a squared-off body with softly rounded edges. This is the \u003cstrong\u003ethermostatic bar shower\u003c\/strong\u003e in polished chrome: an exposed valve that fixes to the wall on standard 150mm centres.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBar shower or concealed valve?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003ebar shower\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kartell-k-vit-kolt-concealed-shower-valve-single-outlet-chrome-sho303kcp\"\u003econcealed valve\u003c\/a\u003e buries the mechanism in the wall for a cleaner look, but has to be planned before boarding and tiling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill it work with my water pressure?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKartell rate this for \u003cstrong\u003e0.1 to 5 bar\u003c\/strong\u003e, which covers just about every domestic system — gravity-fed with a loft tank at the low end, mains and combi at the high end.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeing straight about the low end: it will \u003cem\u003eoperate\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThermostatic, and why that matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's a \u003cstrong\u003eWRAS approved\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFitting\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFits \u003cstrong\u003estandard 150mm centres\u003c\/strong\u003e, so it will line up with most existing bar shower installations. Pair it with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kartell-k-vit-kolt-slide-rail-kit-chrome-sho302kcp\"\u003eKolt slide rail kit\u003c\/a\u003e for a complete shower.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCode: SHO301KCP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolished chrome finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThermostatic bar valve, exposed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e150mm centres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for pressures between 0.1 and 5 bar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWRAS approved\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight 1.8kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 year guarantee (1 year on moving parts)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarcode 5055681461256\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDownloads\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kartelluk-my.sharepoint.com\/:w:\/g\/personal\/erp_kartelluk_onmicrosoft_com\/EZD3BQxaO1hMpzrlOzczFMoBqjUs9ViSWzGA4hRr32XLuQ?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":57215063261510,"sku":"SHO301KCP","price":94.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/7273\/6838\/files\/SHO301KCP_c05d7fbd-af6a-478b-8464-bd4ee681885e.png?v=1787913879","url":"https:\/\/www.keywestbathrooms.co.uk\/products\/kartell-k-vit-kolt-thermostatic-bar-shower-chrome-sho301kcp","provider":"Key West Bathrooms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}