North Leeds Plumbing & Heating – Home Improvement and DIY Advice

Before you install a new shower system, you will need to determine the type of shower system that works best in your situation. The available water system will play a key part in deciding which one is the right one.

*If water pressure is not an issue, the easiest and cheapest system is a mixer system. A mixer tap is connected to a hose and shower head. Water force and temperature is controlled by hot and cold taps. No additional plumbing is necessary; however available water pressure is a factor.

*A power shower relies on an electric pump to maintain adequate water flow. Power showers don’t work with well with water supplied by a combi-boiler under mains pressure and, due to the fast rate of water flow, they require an adequately-sized drain pipe to ensure water drains properly.

*Electric showers are fitted wall units that are plumbed into the cold water supply with an electrical element heating the water. Because electric showers require an electric circuit, a certified electrician must check your work to ensure it complies with appropriate wiring regulations.

*Manual and thermostatic mixer systems are wall units that use dials to mix hot and cold water and control the water flow.  The thermostatic system includes a built-in stabiliser to prevent too-cold or too-hot water.

*A shower tower combines a thermostatic mixer with adjustable jets. This type of system requires at least 2200 mm of ceiling height to work efficiently.