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Kartell Klassique Concealed Handle & Cross Head Shower Valve

A white-accented lever and crosshead bring period character to concealed single-outlet control.

Single shower outlet: Runs one separately selected overhead head or handset.

Independent thermostatic control: Keeps temperature adjustment separate from water flow.

Compact 216 x 120mm plate: Creates a decorative vertical chrome wall fitting.

Valve supplied alone: Shower head and shower kit are purchased separately.

Availability: 65 in stock

Original price was: £282.00.
Current price is: £151.49.Save £130.51 off RRP

Description

Specifications for the Kartell Concealed Handle & Cross Head Shower Valve

Product Type Single-outlet concealed shower valve
Brand Kartell
Range K-Vit
Collection Klassique
Valve Control Thermostatic
Installation Type Concealed
Number of Outlets 1
Number of Controls 2
Handle Design Traditional lever and crosshead controls
Flow Control Quarter-turn ceramic disc
Temperature Control Independent thermostatic cartridge
Faceplate Shape Rectangular
Orientation Vertical
Height 216mm
Width 120mm
Depth 92mm
Minimum Operating Pressure 0.2 bar
Maximum Operating Pressure 5.0 bar
Pressure Requirement Balanced hot and cold supplies
Combi-Boiler Compatible Yes
Unvented Mains-Pressure System Compatible Yes
Gravity-Fed System Compatible Yes
Shower Pump Compatible Yes
Connection Size 3/4 BSP
Material Brass
Finish Gloss chrome
Style Traditional
WRAS Approved Yes
WRAS Approval Number 2207085
Weight 10.56kg
Supplied As Valve only
Shower Head Included No
Shower Kit Included No
Guarantee 5 years
Moving Parts Guarantee 1 year
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Tails’ Take: Traditional Shower Controls Worth Making a Feature Of

The Kartell Klassique Concealed Handle & Cross Head Shower Valve is made for a bathroom where the shower controls need to feel as carefully chosen as the taps and ceramics, pairing gleaming chrome with white-accented traditional handles on a neatly detailed faceplate. It gives a simple single-outlet shower far more character than a plain modern valve, while the concealed format keeps the wall orderly and the thermostatic control adds the everyday reassurance that makes this handsome period-inspired design easy to live with.

Would the Klassique Bring the Right Character to Your Shower?

Choose the single shower outlet, confirm the available water pressure and prepare the concealed wall position before installation.

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Who Should Buy

Bathrooms Wanting Traditional Detail in the Shower

The crosshead control, lever handle and white accents give the shower wall a more decorative period character than a plain contemporary valve.

Showers Centred Around One Main Outlet

The single-outlet arrangement suits a fixed overhead head or a separate handset where no switching between two showering functions is required.

Homes Using a Range of Common Water Systems

The valve is suitable for combi boilers, unvented mains-pressure systems, gravity-fed supplies and appropriately specified shower pumps.

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Who Shouldn’t Buy

Households Wanting Overhead and Handheld Showering

SHO042KL controls one outlet and does not contain a diverter for changing between two separate showering functions.

Walls Unable to House Concealed Components

The main valve and pipework sit behind the finished surface, so suitable wall space and future service access must be considered before tiling.

Customers Expecting a Complete Klassique Shower Set

This listing covers the valve only; the shower head, arm, handset, hose, rail and outlet fittings needed for the chosen layout are separate.

Controls, Outlet Choice and Water Supply for SHO042KL

What do the lever and crosshead controls do on this Klassique valve?

The two handles have separate jobs. The traditional lever operates the water flow to the chosen shower outlet through a quarter-turn ceramic-disc control, while the crosshead adjusts the mixed-water temperature through the thermostatic cartridge. This keeps the valve straightforward to use without losing the decorative detailing that distinguishes the Klassique collection.

Can SHO042KL operate both an overhead head and a handset?

No. SHO042KL is a one-outlet valve, so it is intended to operate one selected showering function. It can form part of a fixed-head setup or a handset and slide-rail arrangement, but it cannot divert water between both. A compatible multi-outlet Klassique valve is required where overhead and handheld showering are both wanted.

What should be checked about the water supply before fitting this valve?

The available pressure must remain between 0.2 and 5.0 bar, and the hot and cold supplies need to be balanced. The valve can be used with combi boilers, unvented mains-pressure systems, gravity-fed systems and suitable shower pumps. Confirm the expected pressure and flow with the intended shower head or handset before the concealed plumbing is installed.

Additional information

EAN Barcode 5055681401580
Brand Kartell Bathrooms