North Leeds Plumbing & Heating – Home Improvement and DIY Advice

The installation of power showers can only happen where there is a gravity-fed, low-pressure water system. This is mostly the case in older residences where there is a higher likelihood of a cold water tank in the attic and a hot water cylinder in the airing cupboard. Power showers are definitely not recommended for those using a combination boiler. This is because a combination boiler heats mains-pressure water the moment the tap is turned on. So in this case what would be advisable would be a mixer shower. Should the need for a higher rate of water flow arise, then the solution would be an electric shower. A power shower is also not necessary if using a system that is high pressure and mains-fed.

Some of the features that come with modern power showers include the thermostatic control which is basically a device for automatically adjusting the temperature of the water. That way a set temperature is maintained without erratic movements.

Then there is the eco-setting feature which assists in the saving of water by decreasing the power and making use of the natural gravity of the system. There is also the feature which lets the shower user choose the kind of shower spray they want – whether a gentle one or a forceful one. Other features include automatic shutdown in case the supply of hot or cold water fails. The shower head also possesses a height-adjustment capability.

An important tip for anyone wishing to install a power shower is that as a result of the high pressure of the shower spray, the water can’t be contained by the use of a bath screen or a shower curtain. The job is better done by a shower cubicle or a wet room.