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Coram Showers’ Optima range of shower enclosures and its leak-free bath screens have been specified by Millwood Homes (Devon) for a village style development in Hatherleigh, Devon, which consists of 63 properties. Coram’s 800mm Bi-Fold enclosure and 800mm Quadrant enclosure were installed in the development’s three bedroom homes to create spacious showering areas within the ensuite and family bathrooms.

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Carron Phoenix's Zeta 100 stainless steel kitchen sink is set to cause a stir with its slick design and capacious bowl size. Measuring in at 450 x 420x180mm deep, the bowl size is reputed to be the largest which can be fitted into a 600mm cabinet. Carron Phoenix says the Zeta 100 is one of four models in the Zeta stainless steel range. The company has catered for those looking for a different tactile look and feel by offering the Zeta 100 in two stainless steel finishes - polished or textured linen. The Zeta 100 also boasts a low profile perimeter which effectively means the sink sits just 4mm off the work surface. Visually, there is an almost seamless appearance between the sink and work surface - an effect normally achieved with an undermount or flushmount sink. As an inset sink the Zeta 100 is installed with a single cut-out which reduces both time and installation costs. The new sink also comes with a host of accessories including a chopping board sourced from sustainable, managed forests and a stainless steel wire basket.

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Coram Showers has added to its retail range with the launch of Bow Front Sliding Door enclosure. Measuring 1,200mm, the Bow Front's space-enhancing design has been created to provide a showering area that can be installed in even the most awkward spaces in the bathroom. Aesthetically, the Acora Bow Front Sliding Door presents contemporary curved sliding doors which provide an alternative to traditional enclosure designs. The Bow Front Sliding Door is available with plain glass and chrome frame for corner or alcove situations and can also be fitted with an additional slide panel for installation against a wall.

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Franke has devised a way to deliver purified water with the Franke Triflor tap. Demonstrating three handles and using a ceramic filter, purified water is delivered in a separate channel to ensure no contamination from the hot or cold flow. Filtering out chemicals, bacteria and particles as small as 0.2 microns, the water will be safe to drink even if the source is contaminated, and whether it is hard or soft.

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Encore, a new contemporary suite from Twyford Bathrooms, is to be introduced, with the developer in mind. Said to offer high end design at an affordable price, Encore boasts a slim, European design, with bold lines and a striking curve that links the contours of the basin and the WC pan. Positioned as a mid-range suite, Encore is a complete bathroom range comprising WC, basin, brassware and furniture options. The highlight of the new range is the indulgent 800mm basin, with its own bespoke under-basin furniture unit and co-ordinating wall mounted 360mm side furniture unit. Made with a highly moisture resistant finish, the furniture units have glass drawers, and smooth, silent runners with soft closing mechanisms for both doors and drawers.

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Sinks and taps from Reginox are increasingly being specified for installation in David McLean Homes in the South West by Leisureline Joinery. The RL216S single round bowl and drainer and the RL202S 1.5 bowl models are proving the most popular to date whilst the company's RF6 tap is also being specified across the board. Des Thorpe, of Leisureline, said: 'We chose Reginox as it supplies quality products backed up by excellent customer service. We have been working together for some five years and Reginox has never let us down.'

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Roman the UK’s market leading shower manufacturer, has launched a step-by-step online video guide which demonstrates how to install a wetroom. The video podcast shows an installation demonstration using Roman’s tanking kit Roman Shield. It contains everything needed to tank a 10m² room from start to finish in one simple to use kit, including optional extra products.

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Several schools are getting ahead in following the Government's 'Bog Standard' guidance by installing Clos-o-Mat automatic shower toilets from Total Hygiene. The toilets combine washing and drying, which eliminates the need for toilet paper and reduces the cost and inconvenience of maintenance that occurs when a toilet becomes blocked with paper.

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Four 'Affresco' fans will be launched by brassfoundry suppliers Mueller Primaflow for the modern bathroom. The Affresco 'Designer' range is a combined lighting and extraction unit with frosted glass front panels that clip over the wall mounted timer fan. There are three themes available in the 'Decorative' range with three interchangable panel inserts. The 'Discreet' flush fitting wall fan is manufactured from curved ABS plastic, while the Greenwood 'Silent' fan is 70% quieter than standard axial fans.

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Rada has introduced the Tripoint F electronic basin tap, a no touch tap for communal washrooms. Serviceable from above the basin, Tripoint-F makes use of a battery powered infrared sensor that activates when the user puts their hands into the 'triangle' around the tap. The taps also features an energy reducing timed-flow facility, a mixer temperature control, a vandal proof design, and a self-cleaning diaphragm.

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