Essential guide to boilers
Whether you’re renovating a bathroom or installing a new one, getting the right shower will mean the difference between high-pressure jets of water and a lukewarm tickle. Read on to discover the main types of shower available, and which is best suited to your home’s water system. The key types of shower Electric Quick and easy to install, electric showers draw on a cold-water supply and heat the water on demand so you can jump in at any time of day. They’re also extremely economic – up to 99.7 per cent energy efficient – as the cold water is heated by an element, providing hot water instantly , with no wastage. The higher kilowatt rating you choose, the better the flow will be. Mixer Mixer showers draw from both hot and cold water supplies and usually deliver higher flow rates . The shower works by mixing hot and cold water within the unit and then delivering it through the showerhead, which can be fixed, adjustable, or as a handset on a riser rail. They’re ideal for homes with rea...