{"product_id":"kartell-k-vit-nero-round-concealed-thermostatic-shower-valve-matt-black-sho045nr","title":"Kartell K-VIT Nero Round Concealed Thermostatic Shower Valve – Matt Black (SHO045NR)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Kartell K-VIT \u003cstrong\u003eNero Round\u003c\/strong\u003e range is matt black metalwork with soft, rounded forms — the shower side of the Nero Round brassware. This is the \u003cstrong\u003econcealed thermostatic shower valve, single outlet\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSingle outlet or diverter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle outlet\u003c\/strong\u003e (this one) feeds \u003cem\u003eone\u003c\/em\u003e thing — either a fixed head 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-nero-round-concealed-thermostatic-shower-valve-with-diverter-matt-black-sho046nr\"\u003evalve with diverter\u003c\/a\u003e. Adding a second outlet later means opening the wall, so decide now rather than economising.\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\u003eA stud wall needs noggins to fix to; a solid wall needs chasing out. Kartell supply fitting instructions as well as a data sheet — both linked below, and worth reading before the plasterer arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThermostatic and WRAS approved\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA thermostatic valve holds the temperature you set even if water is drawn elsewhere in the house, and shuts down if the cold supply fails — the safety feature that matters in a family bathroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's also a \u003cstrong\u003eWRAS approved\u003c\/strong\u003e product, meaning it meets the Water Regulations Advisory Scheme standard for materials in contact with drinking water. Installers and building control officers do ask.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLiving with matt black\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatt black shows limescale and water spotting more than chrome\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a shower valve sits in the wettest place in the house. Wipe it dry after use to keep it sharp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNever use abrasive cleaners or limescale remover.\u003c\/strong\u003e The finish is a coating rather than plating, and harsh chemicals will dull or 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. You'll also need an outlet — the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kartell-k-vit-nero-round-wall-mounted-fixed-head-arm-matt-black-sho055nr\"\u003eNero Round fixed head and arm\u003c\/a\u003e, or the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kartell-k-vit-nero-round-slide-rail-kit-matt-black-sho057nr\"\u003eNero Round slide rail kit\u003c\/a\u003e with a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kartell-k-vit-nero-round-shower-outlet-elbow-matt-black-sho088nr\"\u003eround outlet elbow\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCode: SHO045NR\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\u003eWRAS approved\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight 2.21kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 year guarantee (1 year on moving parts)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarcode 5055681437824\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\/EZ8-VjWhijlCjzwpKZlChNYBGDZvPzWhhToGBN5bK4QcUQ?download=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDownload the technical data sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kartelluk-my.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/g\/personal\/erp_kartelluk_onmicrosoft_com\/EZ_I_mv5NptFsT-Pxc2p9hABNmOa6MY1PlnG2hB3l1nc8w?download=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDownload the fitting instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kartell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57215807717702,"sku":"SHO045NR","price":124.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/7273\/6838\/files\/SHO045NR.png?v=1787917600","url":"https:\/\/www.keywestbathrooms.co.uk\/products\/kartell-k-vit-nero-round-concealed-thermostatic-shower-valve-matt-black-sho045nr","provider":"Key West Bathrooms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}