Shower Guide

• Electric Showers
• Mixer Showers
• Power Showers
• Shower Pumps (Booster Pumps)
• Care Showers

Electric Showers

The electric shower can be used in most homes, it works by taking water from the mains cold water supply and passes it through an element inside the shower unit, heating the water as it passes, enabling an endless supply of hot water at any time of the day.

Electric showerSare economical and easy to install, and the elements range between 7.5kw and 10.8kw, however you should check with your electrician as to the requirements you will need.

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Mixer Showers

Mixer showers do exactly as the name suggests, mixing hot water from a stored supply and cold water from the mains or tank together, therefore creating the desired temperature needed.

There are two types of mixer showers; manual and thermostatic. The only difference between the two is that thermostatic shower mixers have a built in safety device to regulate the water temperature, avoiding any sudden hot or cold bursts due to another water outlet being used at the same time.

There are two different types of shower valves available for the mixer showers; the exposed valve (EV) and the build-in valve(BIV). The exposed valve is fitted on the outer wall, and is easier to install than the more minimalist looking built-in valve, which apart from the controls is situated behind the wall.

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Power Showers

Power showers are ideal for properties with low water pressure, as they are designed to increase flow through the showerhead with the aid of an integral shower pump, creating a stronger spray of water. However power showers use more water than other shower types, which can considerably increase your water bill.

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Shower Pumps (Booster Pumps)

Shower pumps (also known as booster pumps) are normally used in properties with low water pressure. There are two types of shower pumps, single impeller pump and twin impellor pump. The single impeller pump has a driving blade which pumps the water to the shower head and help increase the flow of the hot water. The twin impellor helps increase both the hot water and the cold.

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Care Showers

Several manufacturers produce electric showers specifically designed for the elderly and disabled, these showers are called care showers. They function in an identical way to the electric shower however have a few extra features such as an adjustable temperature control limit and a timed shutdown device for extra safety. Most care showers have easy to use controls, with audible beeps, longer hoses and shower rails.

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