24-02-2020, 04:12 PM
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Re: Shower recommendations needed
Originally Posted by Baz46
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It was just a thought as yes, mine does take longer, the pipe runs are longer but I still find it's OK. Previously the hot water had to come either direct from the immersion heater upstairs or from the boiler downstairs, this also depended on those being turned on. Now it comes direct from the boiler which is still downstairs. The difference, although still noticeable, I don't find is really a problem. No idea of how this would be for a shower I have to admit. Once the hot water reaches the bath or basin taps that should be constant until they are turned off, the same with the shower while it's working. My shower is an electric one which has been working OK for over ten years now so as yet I've not had that problem. The only thing with electric showers now apparently, so I've been told, is that 'power showers' are no longer available as they use too much water.
24-02-2020, 04:51 PM
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Re: Shower recommendations needed
Originally Posted by Lindyloo
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I get confused with all the terminolgy. As far as I know, the electric shower I have isn't a "power shower". I would love to have a shower with more pressure and more water. When I go away, almost every hotel I go to has a much better rate of flow than my shower gives. But one person will say buy a water pump and the next says don't! A 10.5 Kw shower needs 1.5 bar pressure which is 11 litres per minute and I've tested the flow from my shower and it is just about 11 litres pm, but that's using cold water. When the hot is turned on the flow reduces! I just take the advice from my plumber and hope for the best!
As for 'power showers' no long being available I was told that by an electrician who does have some knowledge of heating systems. Had a quick search and couldn't find a definite answer as to them no longer being available, links below make no mention of that at all, perhaps he was wrong? Some information on them though that you may find useful:
https://www.thewhirlpoolbathshop.com...the-difference
https://www.bathstore.com/buyers-gui...hould-i-choose
24-02-2020, 08:17 PM
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Re: Shower recommendations needed
Originally Posted by AnnieS
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Is a hot water system shower better if you don't have a combi? Or is it just for combi households?
24-02-2020, 08:27 PM
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If you are going to replace your electric shower, I would be tempted to find out the size of the cable that is used to supply it with. For 10kW, the cable should be at least a 10mm twin and earth cable. Anything less and I would go for a maximum 9.5kW. The Triton range of showers are very good, and most can be modified to fit with existing plumbing and electrics.
24-02-2020, 11:08 PM
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Re: Shower recommendations needed
Originally Posted by Judd
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Some combi-boilers aren't up to the task depending on your incoming water pressure. As the shower will be fed from two sources (hot and cold), the flow of hot water could be reduced making you having to slow the flow of water down at the shower head just to get it warm.
.............wish I still had my hot tub!!
26-02-2020, 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by AnnieS
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Is a hot water system shower better if you don't have a combi? Or is it just for combi households?
There are other options such as digital showers which have a control box housed in the loft but these are generally a lot more expensive.
26-02-2020, 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by galty
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a power shower is when the hot water comes off your hot water cylinder the water if feed from the loft which is low pressure.A power shower can not be used if your shower is feed of the mains.
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