There are 3 modes on the shower head, enabling you to get that perfect spray. And for easy cleaning, Bristan have made sure the shower head is “rub-free”. Price So, this feature doesn’t just improve efficiency and operation — it prolongs the life of the electric shower, too. What’s Included Adding features will bump up the price, so a top-of-the-range electric model with a built-in pump and thermostatic protection will cost more than an entry-level power shower. Electric showers take water from your mains cold water supply and heat it on demand, by passing the water over a built-in heating element. This means electric shower units are a great option for lowering your water and energy usage, as ours are 98% efficient. Mira electric showers are proven to last longer, thanks to our revolutionary Mira Clearscale™ technology. Included as standard, it reduces the build-up of limescale by up to 50%, resulting in a longer-lasting shower, and better performance for you. Learn more in our guide to buying an electric shower.

When choosing an electric shower you need to consider its kilowatt (kW) rating. These range from around 7kW to 10.8kW. Digital showers are more expensive than standard mixer or power showers. In our latest customer survey we found they were less reliable than more traditional units – the more advanced technology means there’s more that can go wrong. What shower features are important? The water pressure in this system is generated by gravity and is dependent upon the distance the water drops from the cold water tank. So, if there’s little distance between your shower and your water tank then you’ll get low water pressure. Been after an electric rainfall shower and saw this one. It is amazing and so much better than our old rainfall shower which ran from the combi boiler. It looks the business as well! Of all the best electric showers on the market, the Triton Collection 2 is one of the easiest to fit. It’s built with Swivel-Fit technology, which means there’s a 180-degree swivel that makes fitting the shower easy, as the water inlet can be either on the left or right. Ease of Use [And Design]Is the electric cable running to the shower big enough? Triton recommends a 6mm cable for a 7kW shower, increasing to 10mm for models above 8kW. If you have weak electricity output, you’d want to buy a small electric shower with an integral pump. For those with low mains pressure, you can get away with a larger electric shower (such as a 10.5kW), and the integrated pump will help boost the flow rate. Some versions let you set the maximum and minimum water temperature and include smart functionality to monitor use - something that carers might find very useful. How much do showers cost to buy and to fit? They also use more energy than other types of shower because they have to heat more water during the course of each shower. This means your energy bills will be higher, too. What’s more, this electric shower features a handy flashing temperature indicator. This means you can see (rather than freeze yourself by feeling) that the water has reached the desired temperature before commencing your ablutions. Shower Head

Is the water pressure in your home adequate? Shower manufacturer Triton recommends a minimum pressure of 1 bar for a 7kW shower, rising to 1.5 bar for a 10.5kW model. Deciding on the best electric shower wattage for your needs will depend on the water flow rate in your home. If you have a good sized water tank, a 9.5-10.5kW electric shower will give you a powerful flow of water. If you have a smaller water tank, our electric showers with wattage up to 8.5kW are an ideal choice. Because they generate their own hot water they’re usually the shower of choice for households where hot water created by the boiler is in short supply. As long as you have access to a hot water feed then you can install a digital shower – you can’t yet get a digital electric shower.

Aesthetics— whilst less of a necessity than power and ease of use, visual appeal still matters— you don’t want a bulky, awkward eyesore in your shower cubicle. To this end, we tried our best to select only those showers that balance functionality with aesthetics. Mixer showers don’t have their own pump, so won’t increase the flow of water to the shower. This means if you have a weak water flow from your taps, the same will go for your shower.