Instantaneous direct acting electric showers

Electric showers are the easiest showers to install in terms of compatibility with existing water heating systems and locations throughout the home. They 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.

(Redring Colour Moods shower shown)

• Provides a shower that is independent of the main hot water heating system in the house, thus reducing the risk associated with breakdowns.
• Can be installed in almost any home throughout the UK new & old.
• Instantaneous shower; it can be used at any time of the day.

Disadvantages

• Requires electrical wiring from the shower unit to the main fuse box.
• Flow rate tends to be lower than showers that use the homes main water heating system, and it will vary between summer when the incoming water is warm, and the winter when the flow rate will reduce because the incoming water is significantly colder..
• Cost wise, the installation costs may be higher than showers that use the homes main water heating system due to the need for plumbing and electrical work.

Higher kilowatt output showers have gone a long to help overcome some of the disadvantages of poor flow; (10 kilowatt showers are the equivalent of over 3 emersion heaters or 10 x 1 kilowatt bars on an electric fire) but to some an electric appliance fitted in the bathroom is perceived as a safety risk. This is not the case, providing it is properly installed, by a trained professional who knows what he is doing. Electrical appliances are often associated with water for example the kettle, washing machine or the electric cooker, which needs frequent washing.

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.

(Mira Sport shown)

Buy showers online at discount prices.

Buy electric showers online at discount prices.