| So you have decided that you need to get a new | | | | shower would never be a problem. Thete is also the |
| shower installed. However, which one is right for | | | | question of the additional costs of having power |
| you? | | | | cables run for the electric shower to use as well as |
| We will offer you some pointers and advice to help | | | | the additional costs on your energy bills after all it is |
| you make the right decision without confusing you | | | | heating water with electricity. |
| with technical jargon, promise! | | | | Power Shower: |
| Before deciding whether to get a power, electric or | | | | Ideal in areas where there is a low water pressure. |
| mixer shower, you need to look at the area that | | | | As they will increase the water pressure through the |
| your new shower installation will be going into. | | | | showers head, giving a much more refreshing |
| Whether you have had a shower previously fitted in | | | | showering experience. |
| the room or not is one of the many considerations | | | | Mixer Shower: |
| that you need to take into account when deciding | | | | The best solution in many cases if you have good |
| whether to fit an electric, power or mixer shower, | | | | water pressure in the area where the shower is |
| for the part of the house that you are considering | | | | going to be installed. |
| having it installed into. | | | | You need a good regular, even temperature hot |
| For many people the main deciding factor of which | | | | water supply to feed through the shower. |
| shower to use is the cost of the whole project. | | | | If you only have cold water supplies to the room |
| Things to consider when deciding which one of the | | | | where your new shower is going to be installed then |
| showers to fit: | | | | you really are limited to a electric shower, as long as |
| Does the room have hot and cold water in it or just | | | | you have a suitably strong enough power supply, as |
| cold? | | | | they do use a large amount of energy. |
| If not, is it worth getting them installed? | | | | You can also fit a pump to the water system if need |
| Is there sufficient drainage in the area? | | | | to increase the water pressure to the shower |
| What is the water pressure like in the area? | | | | although these too are powered by electricity, |
| Is there suitable electrics there or do you need to | | | | although they do not require anywhere near the |
| bring in an electrical contractor? | | | | amount of electricity that an electric powered |
| All these can be crucial in deciding whether to choose | | | | shower would use. |
| an electric, mixer or power shower. Of course, | | | | As with many things everyone is different, your |
| budget can come into play here as well as the | | | | home is an extension of your family and as such, no |
| amount of work and supplies that you would need to | | | | one choice can be right for everyone. The above is |
| complete the installation all add to the cost of your | | | | provided as a guide offering a few pointers and |
| new shower. | | | | questions to ask when choosing which type of |
| Therefore, here are some things to think about | | | | shower to be installed. Whether or not you choose |
| when deciding which one of the showers to choose. | | | | an electric shower, power shower or mixer shower is |
| Electric Shower: | | | | up to the individual, your circumstances and your |
| Some people just do not like the idea of electricity | | | | budget. |
| and water being so close together. This if installed | | | | If you are in any doubt, get some advice from a |
| properly by a competent fitter and a good quality | | | | reputable contractor before undertaking any work. |