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Selecting the right shower |
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Making the right choice. With over thirty years
manufacturing experience in the brassware and shower markets,
Deva brings a wealth of knowledge to the UK shower industry.
Using this guide, our aim is to help you choose the very
best shower for your application. In our experience many users
select the highest profile product, regardless of its suitability
because they are unaware of the options available, such as
high performance mixer valves, shower pumps etc. In order
to make the most informed choice regarding your new shower,
you'll need to understand the different showering options
available and the type of plumbing system installed in your
property.
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a stored hot water system or by an instantaneous heater of some
description that heats the water on demand. One could argue
therefore that; 'in general terms', that there are only two
different types of showering system: |
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Instantaneous electric shower
A direct acting appliance such as an electric shower, which
heats the water as it is drawn through the unit. |
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Mixer valve shower
A shower that uses the same water system, that feeds your
taps in the bathroom, kitchen, and utility room etc. Often
referred to as a mixer shower. |
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However, hot water heating systems
can also be divided into two 'generic categories':
- Water that is heated; for example by an electric element
(emersion heater) or a separate heating boiler; and then
stored in a cylinder (which traditionally formed the airing
cupboard)
- Water that is heated on demand via an instantaneous boiler
commonly known as a combination or multipoint type boiler.
Combination or instantaneous water heating boilers now account
for approximately 50% of the UK, water and domestic heating
market. Therefore when deciding which shower to choose you
will need to consider three main options, follow the links
to gain a brief over view of the benefits and pitfalls of
each type of showering solution. |
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Instantaneous
direct acting electric showers
Electric showers draw water direct from the mains water supply
and heat it as it is used for showering. It can be used in
most domestic showering applications e.g. over the bath, shower
cubical's, shower rooms etc.
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showers at discount prices online
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Mains
pressure showers
Showers that are fed from a domestic heating system that
feeds hot water to the taps instantaneously on demand.
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showers at discount prices online |
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Gravity
fed mixer showers
Showers that are fed from a stored hot water system, that
can only feed hot water to the taps if the water has been
pre heated in the cylinder.
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showers at discount prices online |
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