Collection: Mixers / Diverters

Which mixer do you need?

The right mixer depends on where it goes. A basin mixer sits on the vanity and controls hot and cold from one lever. A shower mixer controls the shower temperature and flow. A bath mixer runs the tub, sometimes with a diverter to switch water between the bath spout and a shower. A wall mixer mounts in the wall for a clean look with a separate spout. Work out which fixture you're fitting — basin, shower or bath — and whether you need a diverter to switch outlets, and the mixer follows.

What's a diverter and do you need one?

A diverter switches water between two outlets — most commonly between a bath spout and a shower head in a combined bath-shower. If you have a shower over the bath, a diverter mixer lets one set of controls run both. If your bath and shower are separate, you don't need a diverter — just individual mixers. A three-way diverter can even switch between three outlets, like a rail shower, a fixed head and a hand shower. Work out how many outlets share one control, and you'll know if you need a diverter.

How do you match a mixer to your fittings?

Match the finish, the type and the certification. The finish — chrome, matte black, brushed nickel or gold — should match your other tapware, and note that finishes vary between brands. The mixer type must suit the fixture: a basin mixer for the vanity, a wall or shower mixer for the shower. And every mixer must carry WaterMark certification for legal installation, with a WELS rating showing water efficiency. A plumber installs it. Match the finish and the fixture type, then check the certification.

What we'd tell a friend before they buy a mixer

Here's the essential bit. WaterMark certification is mandatory — an uncertified mixer can't be legally installed and may void insurance, so check for it before anything. Match the finish across all your tapware, buying the range together where you can, since "black" differs between brands. Work out whether you need a diverter, because a shower-over-bath needs one to switch outlets. And a higher WELS star rating saves water and money over time. Buy on the certification and the finish match, then the WELS rating.

FAQs – get the answers you need

What's the difference between a mixer and a diverter?
A mixer blends hot and cold water from one control. A diverter switches water between two outlets, like a bath spout and a shower head. A diverter mixer does both.

Do I need a diverter?
Only if two outlets share one control, like a shower over a bath. Separate bath and shower setups just need individual mixers, no diverter.

What certification do mixers need?
WaterMark certification for legal installation, plus a WELS rating showing water efficiency. Always check for WaterMark before buying a mixer.

What's a WELS rating?
WELS is the Water Efficiency Labelling scheme — more stars means less water used. A higher-rated mixer saves water and money over time.

Do finishes like matte black vary between brands?
Yes. Finishes such as black and brushed differ subtly between brands, so buy your tapware range together where you can for a consistent look.

Complete the bathroom

A mixer pairs with the rest of the tapware. Match it to a bath spout, a shower head, and a basin with the right tap holes.

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