SHOWER GUIDE
A shower can be both luxurious convenient way of washing ideal for after a hard days work or a quick freshen up before breakfast
They are usually fitted in en suites, over baths, wet room disabled bathroom.
Our guide will help you find the perfect shower to suit your needs
Things to think about when choosing a shower?
What is your water pressure like?
The water pressure coming into your home will influence how powerful your shower is and affect the type of appliance can have. To check can check the water pressure you need to use a pressure gauge, we at cannock bathrooms can check that for you free off charge when planning your bathroom
Once you know your water pressure, we can advise you which showers are best suited for you or if you need a shower pump
What kind of water system do you have?
1. Unvented hot water system
A unvented hot water system is a high pressure cylinder heated by an immersion heater or boiler and suitable shower types are Thermostatic mixer, manual mixer, high pressure units.
2. Combination boiler
A combi boiler has no water tanks and is designed to heat water as and when you use it. Combi boilers generally provide the highest possible water pressure and are compatible with a shower mixer to provide hot water as needed and can be used with Thermostatic mixer, manual mixer, high pressure units.
3. Gravity system
Gravity fed water systems usually have a cold water tank in the loft, and a water cylinder in the airing cupboard. This usually results in low water pressure, but you can use a shower pump to boost it. sum pumps can feed multiple showers.
Types of shower
As well as the technical considerations you also have to think about its style and look, to ensure it suits your bathroom and your taste. There are lots of different styles of valve controls, shower rails, and shower heads to choose from.
Manual mixer showers
Mixer showers works well with a good supply of hot water It mixes the hot and cold water supplies together so you can set it to your desired temperature each time you shower most come with thermostatic mixer will avoid the risk of scalding.
Thermostatic mixer showers
Thermostatic mixer showers incorporate a thermostatic valve that keeps water at a constant temperature, which can be adjust manually and can be used with a pump to increase water flow
Electric showers
Electric showers contain their own heating units and so don’t need to be connected to a hot water feed, making them ideal for installing where no hot water supply available and are ideal in bathrooms and shower enclosures. They can be more economical to use
YOU CAN EVEN GET REMOTE CONTROLLED SHOWERS
Like the mira platinum Fancy switching on your shower from the comfort of your bed
Manufacturers include: Aqualisa, Mira Triton