Choosing An Electric Shower in The UK
If you want hot water on demand and don’t have a hot water tank or central heating system, the electric shower designs that heat instantly when turned on, and never run out of hot water, are not only safe, efficient and reliable but very stylish. Some of the most innovative electric showers are now wireless, which means the power source and the shower control or showerhead are not directly connected, making them easier to use and offering a more streamline, modern and clean look. The top companies that retail their shower designs in the UK are Mira, who also are the makers of Aqualisa via the Kohler company, Gainsborough and Creda, who offer affordable models that are practical and very functional for basic use, and the Bristan showers. These models are available online through dealers such as Plumbworld, and through well-known home improvement centers like B&Q.
The Cheapest Models
The top quality Mira electric showers tend to also be the most expensive, however in the budget lines, almost all the manufacturers have at least one or two models that are priced under £200. The real budget designs like the Creda electric shower are said to be reliable and yet only cost about £60, and the most affordable Gainsborough styles are going for £70 to £100.
Low Water Pressure?
If you suffer from low water pressure or have unreliable pressure through your mains water system, then it is recommended that you choose a power electric shower design. These differ from regular models in that they offer a built-in pumping system to balance or regulate the pressure, or merely pump the water from a tank that may be very nearby, attached directly to the shower. These tend to be a little more expensive, especially if you require a thermostatic control instead of a manual one, which is good to have if you have children in the house. One of the most popular models, which is the Mira Vigour, and is a thermostatic electric power shower, costs around £240, but there is also the Triton t80si which has a pump and is priced under £200.
How to know which model to buy?
The determining factors, aside from budget, will be your water source, how much pressure you have and how reliable the flow is. If it’s good and constant, you can probably get away with a small basic, very cheap, unit for £60 or £70. If you need a pump with your shower, don’t buy the cheapest ones, choose the power shower designs. If you have elderly people in the home or children who may use the shower and get scalded, please spend the extra £50 or £100 on a thermostatic design that will control the temperature.
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