Horne’s range of push-button timed flow control (TFC) shower panels provides a simple but robust pre-plumbed solution for group-fed installations – using pre-mixed warm water from a single upstream thermostatic mixing valve (TMV).
Like the Duŝo column, these panels are designed to simplify installation and improve project certainty. Pre-assembled and pressure-tested offsite, they reduce on-site pipework, fittings/connections and wall penetrations – allowing faster more predictable installation across sports, leisure, education and selected custodial environments.
In operation, TFC panels are supplied with pre-mixed warm water from a suitably sized upstream TMV, such as the Horne 15 or Horne 20. In practice, these group-fed arrangements are most effective where a small number of adjacent or back-to-back shower panels can be served from a common valve. This helps limit mixed-water deadlegs, supports good water hygiene practice and enables efficient use of valve capacity. A valve sizing tool is available to support architectural technologists and MEP designers in selecting optimal capacity TMVs and shower groupings.
Each panel incorporates a push-button timed flow control, delivering water for a pre-set duration (adjustable up to 45 seconds), alongside an integral flow regulator. Together, these features help minimise water and energy consumption by controlling both flow duration and rate, reducing unnecessary discharge of pre-heated water.
Outlet configurations include fixed vandal-resistant (VR) shower heads for robust, low-maintenance installations. For more demanding settings, fully ligature-resistant variants are available, combining a VR head with a protective shroud over the push-button control, cover panel over top entry supply pipe or rear entry pipe connection.
Riser rail, hose and handset arrangements are also available, with rail options in white/grey or orange/grey finishes – the latter offering enhanced visual contrast where required.
Durable construction, easy installation, reduced maintenance and low-cost spare parts support long service life and strong whole-life value. Product data is available on NBS Source, supporting straightforward specification across various platforms.
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