Voted No. 1 in BathroomDiscover the Rada V12 Range: Reliable, Safe and Efficient Commercial Showering
When it comes to commercial showering, reliability, user safety and ease of maintenance are essential. Whether you're specifying showers for healthcare facilities, leisure centres, educational establishments, student accommodation or other high-traffic environments, choosing the right shower control system can make a significant difference.
The Rada V12 range has been designed with these requirements in mind, combining thermostatic temperature control, straightforward operation and robust construction to deliver a dependable showering solution for demanding environments.
In this blog, we explore the Rada V12 product range, its key features and the benefits it can bring to commercial shower installations.
What is the Rada V12 range?
The Rada V12 is a range of commercial thermostatic shower valves engineered for heavy-duty environments like hospitals, student housing, sports facilities and commercial washrooms. Designed for commercial applications where consistent water temperature and user safety are priorities, the Rada V12 offers it all.
The range features TMV3-certified performance, helping to protect users against sudden temperature fluctuations caused by changes in hot or cold water supplies.
With its simple, sequential single-lever operation, the Rada V12 is also designed to be easy to understand and operate, making it suitable for a wide range of users and environments.
Where is the Rada V12 most suitable?
The Rada V12 range can be considered across a variety of commercial settings, including:
- Healthcare facilities: Where temperature control and user safety are particularly important.
- Schools and educational establishments: Where showering facilities need to cope with regular use.
- Sports and leisure centres: Where reliable shower controls are essential for busy changing facilities.
- Student accommodation: Where robust, easy-to-use showering solutions are needed.
- Hotels and hospitality: Where dependable performance and a positive user experience are important.
- Commercial and public facilities: Where long-term reliability and ease of maintenance are key considerations.
The final product selection should always take account of the building's hot and cold water supplies, installation requirements and applicable regulations.
Exploring the Rada V12 product range
The Rada V12 range offers different installation options to suit individual project requirements.
1. Rada V12 Exposed Thermostatic Shower Valve
The V12 Exposed is a surface-mounted thermostatic shower valve, making it a practical choice for installations where the pipework connections are accessible.
Key features include:
- TMV3-certified performance.
- Sequential single-lever operation from off, through cold, to warm.
- Easy-to-understand control graphics.
- Robust construction for demanding commercial environments.
- Integrated check valves and filters.
- Supplied with 9 litres-per-minute and 6 litres-per-minute flow regulators.
The exposed model also incorporates Rada's Insutech® technology, helping to reduce the surface temperature of the valve and make it safer to touch.
2. Rada V12 Concealed Thermostatic Shower Valve
For projects where a cleaner, more streamlined appearance is preferred, the concealed V12 provides an alternative installation option.
Designed to be built into the wall, it offers a neat and unobtrusive finish while retaining the core thermostatic performance and straightforward operation associated with the V12 range.
The concealed model also features integral isolating ball valves, helping to simplify servicing and maintenance.
3. Rada V12 130 Exposed Shower Valve
The Rada V12 130 is designed to make replacement installations easier, particularly where existing pipework has 130mm inlet centres.
This makes it a useful option for retrofit projects, including installations replacing compatible Rada Meynell V8 shower valves.
It combines TMV3-certified thermostatic performance with sequential single-lever operation and robust commercial construction.
4. Rada V12 Shower Valve Diverters
The range also includes exposed and concealed diverter options, designed to work with the corresponding V12 shower valve installations.
These accessories allow the shower installation to incorporate an additional outlet arrangement where the system design requires it.
The exposed and concealed diverter options help provide flexibility when specifying a shower system to suit different project layouts.
The key benefits of choosing Rada V12
Enhanced user safety - Temperature control is particularly important in environments where showers are used by people with varying levels of mobility and vulnerability.
The V12's thermostatic technology helps maintain a consistent water temperature, reducing the risk of sudden temperature changes. Its TMV3 certification also makes it a relevant choice for projects where recognised thermostatic mixing valve performance is required.
Simple and accessible operation - Not every shower user will have the same level of physical ability or familiarity with commercial shower controls.
The V12's sequential lever provides a straightforward operating experience, while its clear graphics help users understand how to control the water temperature. The light-touch operation is another useful feature in busy facilities where ease of use matters.
Built for demanding environments - Commercial shower installations can experience considerably more frequent use than domestic bathrooms.
The Rada V12 has robust construction designed to withstand the demands of commercial environments, making it a suitable consideration for facilities that need dependable shower controls.
Water-saving potential - Water efficiency is an increasingly important consideration for commercial buildings.
The V12 is supplied with flow regulators offering 9 litres per minute and 6 litres per minute options. Selecting the appropriate flow rate can help reduce water consumption without overlooking the requirements of the installation.
Easier maintenance and installation flexibility - With its service-free cartridge design and integrated components, the V12 has been developed with practical installation and maintenance requirements in mind.
We sell the full range of Rada V12 Spares. From Cartridges to Control Levers and Filters to Flow Regulators... and Seal Packs inbetween!
Why specify Rada?
Rada has an established presence in commercial water control and showering solutions, offering products designed for environments where performance, safety and reliability matter.
The V12 range reflects this focus by bringing together thermostatic technology, accessible operation and installation flexibility in one product family.
For contractors, installers, facilities managers and specifiers, the range offers options to suit different project requirements without compromising on the importance of temperature control.
Whether you're undertaking a complete commercial shower refurbishment, replacing an existing valve or specifying shower controls for a new development, the Rada V12 range offers several options worth considering. Choosing the correct model is essential to achieving a safe, efficient and reliable installation. Please contact us if you need help selecting the right product or have any installation questions. Our expert team is here to help.