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Choose the Most Suitable Shower for Your HomeBy Julia Gray Get those jobs done with a little help from DIY guru Julia Gray. Top tips for... choosing a shower Electric showers - draw on the cold water supply and heat the water on demand, so you can shower at any time. Quick and easy to install, they're very economical (99.7% energy efficient) and come in a wide range of styles and finishes. The higher the kilowatt rating of the shower, the better the flow performance will be. Mixer showers -draw on both the hot and cold water supplies and usually deliver high flow rates, making them ideal for homes with readily available hot water, such as those with a combi boiler. Hot and cold water is mixed in the unit before being delivered through the shower. Digital (or remote-control) showers - are an increasingly popular choice. The shower is controlled by a panel linked to a power unit, located in the attic or airing cupboard, which adjusts the flow and temperature of the water. No unsightly plumbing is visible. Digital showers are available as both mixer and electric showers. Shower towers - are wall-mounted panels that draw on the hot and cold water supplies. Most offer a combination of shower sensations, including multiple body jets, a fixed head and a handset. Their high flow rate means they're only suitable for high-pressure water systems, though low-pressure ones can be boosted with a pump. Eco showers - limit the flow of water to an efficient, usable level, no matter what the pressure of your system, and maintain your selected temperature. They're available as both electric and mixer showers and save up to 50% of the water used compared to conventional mixer showers. Triton's new website features a useful 'help me choose' section for homeowners looking for a new shower - see www.tritonshowers.co.uk. Unless you're a very experienced and competent DIYer, don't install a shower yourself - get a qualified plumber to do it. And however good at DIY you are, it's essential to get a qualified electrician to do any electrical work in or for your bathroom. Seasonal task... If you're putting window boxes on your windowsills, remember to drill drainage holes in the bottom, if they don't already have them. Put the boxes on 'feet' so water can drain out. To protect your windowsills and anything underneath, particularly if you're above the ground floor, it's also a good idea to put trays under the boxes to prevent water cascading down when you water the plants. |
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