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Bathrooms - Choosing a shower |
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Back to index page Showers Maybe you have bought a new house and decided that the bathroom is fine but has no shower, or you don't like the bathroom and having a new suite installed this is the ideal time to have a new shower installed. Your old shower could just be in need of modernising so time for a change! Spend some time shopping around to familiarise yourself with the different shower types and keep your eye out for special offers where you could pick up a real bargain!! Electric Showers Electric showers offer an economical and offer a never ending supply of hot water for all the family. Choose an electric shower particularly if you have a standard rather than combination boiler for your normal domestic hot water - this will save money as the shower only heats the water it needs. Advantages - Economical, constant Disadvantages - More expensive, some models prone to scaling Bath/Shower Mixer Shower This type of shower runs from your domestic hot water system and is the cheaper option. The drawback with this type of shower is that it may be difficult to control the shower temperature and if you have a combination boiler, may require extra fittings during installation. Advantages - Cheaper to buy/install Disadvantages - Water temperature can be affected by other water using items in the home Whichever shower you choose always employ a reputable installer to fit it for you. |
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