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The different types of shower options for your bathroom

The different types of shower options for your bathroom

By Benjamin Clarke | Published on 21st August 2018

A shower is a shower isn't it? Well, no, actually. There are different types of shower available to add to your bathroom, cloakroom or ensuite. What shower you need in your home depends on your particular circumstances, including such things as lifestyle requirements and what type of heating system you have. In this article, we cover the main types of shower and explain why or why not they may be suitable for you.
  • Electric Showers
  • Mixer Showers
  • Power Showers
  • Care showers

Electric Showers

The electric shower is versatile and a great all rounder that can be used in the majority of households – economical and easy to install. Electric showers work by taking water from the mains’ cold water supply and passing it through the shower unit’s internal heating element. This method of heating provides an endless supply of hot water which is available at any time.

Mixer Showers

Does what it says on the tin! Mixer showers mix hot water from a stored supply and cold water from the mains or tank in order to create the desired temperature. There are two different types of mixer showers – manual and thermostatic. The only difference between the two is that a thermostatic shower has a built in safety device which regulates the water temperature (so no bursts of hot or cold).

Power Showers

Power showers are a good investment if you live in a property that has low water pressure. Designed to increase the flow of water through the showerhead, power showers use an integral shower pump to create the stronger spray of water. However, power showers do use more water than other types of showers and so can add to your water bill.

Care Showers

Lots of manufacturers produce electric showers that are specifically designed for the elderly and disabled and these showers are called ‘care showers’. Care showers function in the exact same way as electric showers but with a few additional features installed to make the experience easier on the user. Most care showers have easy to use controls with audible beeps, longer hoses and shower rails.
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