My girlfriend and I are looking to install a shower in a 2 bed single storey flat that is electric only with an immersion tank. We are unsure whether to go for an electric or thermostatic mixer shower.
I've read that electric showers have a much poorer flow rate, however, they have the obvious advantage of giving guaranteed continuous hot water.
Does anyone have any experience on either, or advice on which would be better suited for an electric only flat?
Another point to take into account is that we are looking to install a pump on the hot water to increase the pressure at the kitchen. It's a single storey flat, so the layout for pipework is straight along the back wall from the tank, through the bathroom, through to the kitchen sink.
Is it more economical in the long run to heat the water in the immersion tank and use a mixer, or install an electric shower and only heat the hot water for a brief period during Economy 7 to use for washing up etc. All other appliances are cold water fed (washing machine and dishwasher).
Which are more reliable? Mixers or Electric?
If it is better to go for a mixer, then is it worth buying a dual feed pump to give the cold water a boost for the shower too?
Any advice would be much appreciated as being new to all this we're a bit unsure which way to go.
I've read that electric showers have a much poorer flow rate, however, they have the obvious advantage of giving guaranteed continuous hot water.
Does anyone have any experience on either, or advice on which would be better suited for an electric only flat?
Another point to take into account is that we are looking to install a pump on the hot water to increase the pressure at the kitchen. It's a single storey flat, so the layout for pipework is straight along the back wall from the tank, through the bathroom, through to the kitchen sink.
Is it more economical in the long run to heat the water in the immersion tank and use a mixer, or install an electric shower and only heat the hot water for a brief period during Economy 7 to use for washing up etc. All other appliances are cold water fed (washing machine and dishwasher).
Which are more reliable? Mixers or Electric?
If it is better to go for a mixer, then is it worth buying a dual feed pump to give the cold water a boost for the shower too?
Any advice would be much appreciated as being new to all this we're a bit unsure which way to go.