Source: Belfast Telegraph
Publication date: April 29, 2009
TOP TIPS FOR choosing a shower
ELECTRIC showers draw on the cold water supply and heat the water on demand, so you can shower at any time. Quick and easy to install, they're very economical (99.7% energy efficient) and come in a wide range of styles and finishes. The higher the kilowatt rating of the shower, the better the flow performance will be.
Mixer showers draw on both the hot and cold water supplies and usually deliver high flow rates, making them ideal for homes with readily available hot water, such as those with a combi boiler. Hot and cold water is mixed in the unit before being delivered through the shower.
Digital (or remote-control) showers are an increasingly popular choice. The shower is controlled by a panel linked to a power unit, located in the attic or airing cupboard, which adjusts the flow and temperature of the water. No unsightly plumbing is visible. Digital showers are available as both mixer and electric showers.
Shower towers are wall-mounted panels that draw on the hot and cold water supplies. Most offer a combination of shower sensations, including multiple body jets, a fixed head and a handset. Their high flow rate means they're only suitable for high-pressure water systems, though low-pressure ones can be boosted with a pump.
Eco showers limit the flow of water to an efficient, usable level, no matter what the pressure of your system, and maintain your selected temperat...
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