We’ve all had the experience of stepping back from the shower stream, when we suspect that somebody in our household or in a building is flushing the toilet in an adjacent bathroom. Little did we know that there is a relatively simple fix for this and that fix was developed almost 70 years ago by a plumbing inventor by the name of Paul C. Symmons. His invention of the first full pressure-balancing shower valve, an anti-scalding device that maintains water temperature even when water pressure changes dramatically, revolutionized the plumbing industry.
Symmons Industries has been a stalwart in the plumbing and bath industry, even as it has rebranded itself as a premium manufacturer of kitchen & bath products. Like many businesses in the kitchen & bath industry, it is multi-generational and continues to thrive by maintaining it’s entrepreneurial roots. Let’s take a look at the shower value systems that have cinched Symmons place in K&B lore.
Elm Collection S5501 large: Symmons Elm shower system with lever handle and secondary integral volume control handle. Symmons Temptrol Pressure-Balancing mixing valve. Three mode showerhead with arm.
Canterbury Shower System 4505: Inspired by Old English Heritage, the Symmons Canterbury™ Collection is an original design perfect for a traditional environment or to add a traditional accent to a contemporary setting.
Winslet Collection S 5101: Evoking the antique cottage charm of an English country estate, the Symmons Winslet™ Collection embodies nostalgic elements of colonial décor. The bold, arched curves and simple lines combine to provide an old world feel for today’s modern bathroom.
Naru Collection 4105: Derived from a hybrid of Eastern influence and modern technology, comes the contemporary design of Symmons Naru.™ With its clean and fresh individuality, this original Symmons tub and shower system is bold and simple.
Visu-Temp 1 317VT FS
Symmons Industries and The Granite Group share a rich New England history of providing high quality products and services to homeowners, design professionals and contractors. To see all of these beautiful collections and more Symmons products, please visit our New England showrooms.
