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What You Need to Know About Tub Fillers

August 16, 2017

Photo © Tony Powell. Waterworks Georgetown Showroom. March 27, 2015,Photo © Tony Powell. Waterworks Georgetown Showroom. March 27, 2015Slideshow

Nearly as important as the way a bath tub looks is the fact that it needs to be filled efficiently and conveniently. There are two options that work when the tub is large enough (70 gallons or more); each delivers a vigorous flow of water quickly.

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The Beauty of Exposed Tub Fillers

November 21, 2015

A beautiful example of a free-standing tub and exposed fitting installationSlideshow

Exposed tub fillers were all but lost for a time, except for the modest devices used in rusting footed tubs. Their scale was very small and they delivered a minimal amount of water, usually with broken white porcelain handles. Times have changed!

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The Appeal of Exposed Thermostatic Shower Systems

November 14, 2015

An unusual installation for an indoor-outdoor thermostatic shower installation.Slideshow

Though they’re used in the bath today, exposed thermostatic shower systems were originally designed for factories where precise temperatures were needed for certain manufacturing processes. Of course, these older models were not cloaked in beautiful nickel-plated covers or elegant engraving. Instead, the valves were marked with settings and the operating system was easily managed with gloved hands or even elbows.

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