But its name says it all: these showers mix hot and cold water together to bring the water to your desired temperature. Cold water is fed through the cold mains line, while the hot water is funneled in from your hot water system.
With an electric shower, the water is heated on demand as it passes by the heating element. Essentially, the unit acts as its own hot water system. Some newer models are universal, but these may not be as effective as system-specific units. Thermostatic models are preferred because they allow for a more comfortable showering experience and help you avoid burns. Most units will allow you to set the maximum hot water setting, so you never have to worry about the water being dangerously hot, which can be an issue if you have children or seniors living in your home.
This means that the shower itself does not heat the water, as is the case with some models, but rather that the shower will make use of the hot water that's already available through your home's plumbing system. For many people, a mixer shower is a great choice because these have so many advantages. Mixer showers can be surface mounted, which means that all of the shower apparatus including the pipes are installed onto your wall, or flush.
The workings of the shower are behind the wall and only the shower control system is visible. A mixer shower can also be used with either high pressure or low-pressure water systems.
You will need equal pressure for both hot and cold water to use a mixer shower. However if this is not the case in your home, you can install a pressure balanced mixer valve to solve this problem.
As far as installation, use and plumbing requirements a mixer shower is quite simple, which is why they are such a common choice for bathrooms in the UK. There are a couple of downsides to installing a mixer shower. The first of these is that this kind of shower will not affect the water flow of your system. So if you have low water flow from taps in your bathroom, your shower will also have low water flow.
Probably the most important drawback of a mixer shower is that it is connected into an already existing water system, which means that the temperature and flow of the water from your shower can be affected by other water points. Flushing the toilet, using a kitchen tap, or your washing machine filling with water can all mean that your shower suddenly gets boiling hot or freezing cold, which might be an issue in a house with more than one occupant.
However, this can be avoided by installing a thermostatic version. Finally, a mixer shower cannot be pumped from what we call a mains pressure system, like combination boilers or multi point heaters, though there are specially designed combination boiler mixer showers available. These are things that you will need to check with your plumber before purchasing your shower. Inta Infiniti Thermostatic Concealed Shower Not surprisingly, this is our most popular premium mixer shower.
Its rainfall shower head provides a luxury, immersive showering experience Vado Majestic Traditional Exposed Thermostatic Shower This traditional mixer shower combines the ultimate in luxury showering and traditional style. Mixer showers from The Shower Doctor If you have any questions about the right shower for your home, please do just get in touch and we will be more than happy to answer any questions you may have.
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