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Mains pressure showers |
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Showers that are fed from a domestic heating
system that feeds hot water to the taps instantaneously on
demand.
Combination boilers have become increasingly popular over
the last 10-15 years as the number of one and two person homes
as increased dramatically.
The combination boiler takes the practicality of an instantaneous
'Multipoint' water heater and combines it with a traditional
boiler, hence the name 'combination' boiler. The great advantage
is that you only use the water that you need. |
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You can establish whether you have an instantaneous
boiler by the lack of any storage water cylinders. A simple
test is to turn the central heating off, so that the boiler
is not running; then turn a hot water tap on, the boiler should
fire to supply water to the tap.
A combination boiler will switch all its heat output to water
heating when demanded. This means that you will have a boiler
capable of heating your whole house feeding your mixer shower. |
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Therefore if you have this type of water heating
system you will need a shower that blends or mixes the hot and
cold water to a safe showering temperature that can be maintained.
Mixer showers that are compatible with instantaneous boilers
will have a higher flow rate than electric showers, and are
generally easier to install because there are no electrical
connections.
(DEVA Modern Thermostatically Controlled Exposed Valve Shown.) |
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Advantages
- High flow rates, similar to a powered shower because these
showers are mains fed and designed for pressurised water
systems.
- Easy to install, no problems with system design, location
or compatibility with your existing water system, providing
you have an instantaneous boiler that has been installed
correctly.
- Instantaneous shower only heats the water when you need
it.
Disadvantages
- If your boiler breaks down you have no hot water for your
taps or showering.
- Combination boilers start to heat water when a tap or
shower is turned on. The length of pipe from the boiler
to the shower determines the time taken for hot water to
reach the shower, and it is often the case that large volumes
of water need to be drawn off, before water of the correct
temperature is achieved, this can be costly and frustrating.
Good system design and installation helps to overcome this
problem in most cases.
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| If this is the shower solution for you make sure
its fitted correctly and use a reputable brand that has an established
reputation within the UK |
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 Buy
showers online at discount prices. |
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