UK trade guideShower Spares 4 min readUpdated 11 July 2026

How to Replace the Flow Cartridge on a Mira Sport Max 10.8 (UK)

UK guide to swapping the flow cartridge in a Mira Sport Max 10.8 shower valve. TMV2 compliance, part numbers, tools.

Mira

The part

Fit a new flow-control cartridge on the Mira Sport Max 10.8 to fix stiff or leaking on/off — usually a 1/4-turn ceramic disc.

Isolate

Close the built-in isolators on the Mira Sport Max 10.8 valve body — accessed through the escutcheon plate.

Swap the flow cartridge

Some Mira valves use handed cartridges (L/R). Match the flat on the spindle to the handle orientation before refitting.

Commission

Balance hot and cold to within 0.5 bar. Run the Mira Sport Max 10.8 at max flow for 3 minutes.

Verify max outlet temperature stays below 46 °C per BS EN 1111 by shutting off cold and reading the outlet.

Frequently asked questions

Standard or reversed?
Standard Mira cartridges close clockwise. Reverse handles will require the -R variant.
Any grease?
Silicone grease only — petroleum jelly attacks the EPDM seals.
OEM or aftermarket for Mira?
For TMV2/TMV3 compliance always fit genuine Mira cartridges. Aftermarket voids the Sport Max 10.8 approval.
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