The electric shower explained

There are many different shower choices on the market right now if you are in the market for a new shower for your shower room. With countless makes and models from countless makers the decision can be a little confusing in terms of choice.



Not all us out there are skilled plumbers and electricians and a shower is a shower to a lot of us, but not all showers are the same and not all showers work on the same principle. This article will highlight the many benefits of the electric shower and hopefully the information will shed some light over your dilemma when deciding on a shower for your shower room.





OK the electric shower is perhaps one of the most common sorts of shower fitted in homes in Great Britain at present. The unit is self-contained and heats its own water supply by means of an integrated boiler similar to the way a kettle operates. The unit also runs independently to your domestic hot water system so if your boiler fails you are always certain of a warm shower regardless.





Electric showers are also excellent if you have a substantial family and the shower is in use on a constant basis, it can be used as much as you like and there are no restrictions on how many times it can be used each day. Some showers rely on the stored hot water in your home and can only be used when the hot water cylinder is fully heated. This mainly relates to electric power showers and mixer showers that are fitted to a hot water system that is warmed by an immersion tank.





Other styles of shower such as mixer showers perform well when they are fitted in conjunction with a combination boiler, but if the boiler develops a fault the shower will not work, well freezing water only. Electric showers do not have this problem and that is why they are probably so prevalent with home owners across the nation.





If you are deciding to purchase an electric shower as a swap for an old shower then always have a competent electrician to direct you on which size of shower you can buy. There are three typical sizes 8.5kw, 9.5kw and 10.5kw, the cable size is critical and it has to be examined before you obtain an electric shower. Different size showers need varying size cables sizes, an 8.5kw shower requires a 6mm cable and a 9.5kw and 10.5kw requires a 10mm cable. If you fit a 10.5kw shower on a 6mm cable you will encounter issues and you could possibly put your loved ones and home at risk from fire and electrocution. So always get a skilled person to fit your shower for you, electric showers can be unsafe if they are not fitted correctly.

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